Roy Altenbach circus collection, 1900-2004 [manuscript].

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Roy Altenbach circus collection, 1900-2004 [manuscript].

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Collection contains clippings, brochures, programs, photographs, membership certificates, scrapbooks and tickets documenting various circuses: Sells-Floto, Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey, Sterling & Reid Bros., Royal American, Shrine, Gollmar Bros.; and the Circus Parade, Circus Train, and Circus World Museum.

6 linear ft. (6 boxes), 1 oversize box, 2 oversize file folders, 1 tube

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7913678

Denver Public Library, Central 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 ...

Gollmar Brothers Circus

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Altenbach, Roy E., 1919-

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Roy Altenbach was born in Sheboygan, Wis. on February 5, 1919. He is an avid circus enthusiast and belongs to the Circus Historial Society. From the description of Roy Altenbach circus collection, 1900-2004 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 643328186 ...

Sells-Floto Circus

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