P.T. Barnum (Phineas Taylor) papers, 1877-1981 [manuscript].

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P.T. Barnum (Phineas Taylor) papers, 1877-1981 [manuscript].

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Correspondence from Barnum to his agents in Colorado concerning his investments, miscellaneous correspondence of agents' affairs (chiefly Silas B.A. Haynes and David W. Sherwood), plus related business papers and legal documents.

.75 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6819588

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

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Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871–2017) with James Anthony Bailey. He was also an author, publisher and philanthropist. Barnum became a small-business owner in his early twenties and founded a weekly newspaper before moving to New York City in 1834. He embarked on an entertainment career, first with a variety troupe called "Barnum's Grand Scientific and Musical The...

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