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Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show Contract
LILLIE, Gordon W. (Pawnee Bill). (1860-1942). Legendary frontiersman, interpreter for the Pawnee Indians, contemporary of Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok and Bat Masterson. Originated the “Oklahoma Boomers” and led them in the land rush of 1889. Circus owner founded the “Historic Wild West” tent show (1890). Partner of Buffalo Bill Cody (1908-1913). Known as the “White Chief of the Pawnees”. Original, four-page circus contract 15 November 1910, between Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and Pawnee Bill’s Far East combined and H.G Wilson showman. The contract goes into what is expected of Wilson as the showman, his duties, percentages of profits, furnishing one sleeping car with bedding, wagons, tents, stages, ropes, carpets, etc., etc. The circus is responsible for restoring or replacing all items during the season that may be destroyed by fire or wrecks. Settlements as to how the money will be disbursed at the end of each day. This contract covers how the showman and his employees are responsible for their discipline with the side show, pit show, concerts, refreshment stands, etc. The showman will dismiss from his employ any persons that may be guilty of drunkenness, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, using profane language, fighting, stealing, gambling and more. This lengthy and detailed contact deals with much more. Signed on page four by G.W. Lillie H.G. Wilson ad Wes Pike the witness. Legal size contract, four pages enclosed in the original protective cover. A wonderful contract associated to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. V/G condition............$950.00
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