Guide to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Collection

Collection

Identifier: H99-2

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Much of the Cheyenne Frontier Days collection consists of information about its organization, administration, and publicity. The collection also includes programs and event schedules

H99-2 is the Cheyenne Frontier Days topical collection. It also includes CFD accessions H71-85, H76-02, H87-13, H2001-90, 2004-74, 2006-54, 2009-34, 2010-17, and H2016-6.

Dates

1896-2015 not inclusive

Creator

Cheyenne Frontier Days (Celebration) (Cheyenne, Wyo.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical / Historical

Cheyenne Frontier Days, often referred to as the “world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration” and the “Daddy of ‘em All”, is a ten-day western extravaganza which includes concerts, parades, pancake breakfasts, square dancing, carnival rides, art shows, air shows, and daily PRCA rodeo events. The first CFD celebration was organized in 1897

Extent

3.5 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Promotional, administrative and various records relating to the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo

Arrangement

Alphabetical and Chronological

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated before and after 1999

Related Materials

As Cheyenne Frontier Days grew in stature as a major annual attraction, Cheyenne newspapers began publishing supplements with information about CFD events, prior to the week of the celebration. The newspapers, which are available on microfilm, also provide daily coverage of the rodeo and other events