Hartford Circus Fire memorabilia, 1944-1946.

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Hartford Circus Fire memorabilia, 1944-1946.

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Hotchkiss may have attended the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus when it came to Hartford, Connecticut, in July 1944. He kept souvenirs, such as a folder of postcards of the circus' gorillas, two peanut bags, the 1944 program that was issued at all venues, and the 1946 report issues by the American National Red Cross' participation in the event that killed 168 people.

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Connecticut Historical Society

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American National Red Cross

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American charitable organization. From the description of American National Red Cross records, 1906-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754867267 Historical Note The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement. The Federal Charter states it is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizat...

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows

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Hotchkiss, Frank E.

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