Paul Ringling Interview, 2002.

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Paul Ringling Interview, 2002.

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In this interview Paul Ringling discusses his family's history in the White Sulpur Springs area; their ownership of the Ringling Brother's Barnum and Bailey Circus; drought years in the 1930s; his education in White Sulphur Springs and in military school; his own work as a laborer for the circus; his marriage and starting his own family; his military service during WWII in a counter intelligence unit; returning from war and running the family ranch; his involvement in Montana Cattleman's Association; differences of Cattleman's Association and Montana Stockgrowers Association; his political leanings; service in the legislature from 1953 to 1959; work for Soil Conservation Service; and his views on environmental issues in Montana. (OH 1982)

4 Cassette tape(s)(3 hours, 40 minutes) Analog Transcript 77 p

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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 ...

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Ringling, Paul.

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