Circus ephemera collection, [ca. 1890-1955].

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Circus ephemera collection, [ca. 1890-1955].

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The collection consists of programs, posters, photographs, clippings, and promotional items relating to various American circuses and other variety performers from ca. 1890-1955. Included are materials pertaining to the Barnum and Bailey Circus, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

643 items.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403072

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows

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Major international circus also known as "The Greatest Show on Earth". Originally competitors, Ringling Brothers purchased Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1907, and as a result of World War I locomotive fuel shortages, the two combined in 1919, giving the circus its present title. From the description of Collection, 1973-1979, 1976-1977. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23196743 ...

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

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Barnum and Bailey

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