Writings, ca. 1913.

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Writings, ca. 1913.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261232994

Eleven articles about Frank Perley's work and people he knew. There are stories about the circus, especially elephants, circus impresarios P.T. Barnum and James Anthony Bailey, the singer Alice Nielsen, and the actress Helena Modjeska. Evidence suggests that Perley may have been preparing these articles for publication.

ca. 70 p. ; 33 cm. or smaller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7155699

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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...

Perley, Frank L. (Frank Lee), 1859-

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Mr. Perley called himself "the well-known circus and theatrical manager." From the description of Writings, ca. 1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 261232994 ...

Bailey, James Anthony, 1847-1906

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Nielsen, Alice, 1868?-1943

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Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909

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Polish actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Arthur Sullivan, 1884 June 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125606 Actress. From the description of Letter of Helena Modjeska, 1884. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454585 ...