JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE LOST HAT OF BUFFALO BILL: A Case of Missing Artifacts and Lost History.

  • Published In: Nebraska History, 2024, v. 105, n. 3. P. 158 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Arp Jr., Don 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the mysterious disappearance of a historic hat that once belonged to Buffalo Bill Cody, along with accompanying letters. The hat was discovered in 1957 at a Nebraska library, but has since gone missing. The article presents three theories to explain the disappearance: the Loan Theory, the Safeguarding Theory, and the Theft Theory. However, no definitive answers are provided. The article concludes with a hopeful sentiment that the hat and letters will be found and made accessible to the public once again. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nebraska History. 2024/09, Vol. 105, Issue 3, p158
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-1859
  • Accession Number:178842909
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