[Ringling Brothers Circus, Freedom Train 4449] [motion picture] [194-]

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[Ringling Brothers Circus, Freedom Train 4449] [motion picture] [194-]

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Scenes of the Ringling Bros. Circus arriving and setting up in Portland, Oregon (ca. 1940s) followed by scenes of Southern Pacific's Engine 4449, also known as the Freedom Train.

1 film reel of 1 (157 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16mm.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7295627

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