Call Number
CWM Mss 36, CWM Ph 64
Title
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus,
Business Records, 1911-1966 (268 c.f. 198 boxes, 305 volumes, 1 oversize drawer)
ABSTRACT
The collection contains extensive records of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1911 (prior to the merger with the Barnum & Bailey Circus) through 1966, just prior to when Irvin Feld purchased the show. The papers consist primarily of business related materials such as financial records, performer contracts, records of winter quarters operations, general subject files, records related to the Harford fire of July 6 1944, tours of Europe and South America, labor relations, and performances at Madison Square Garden. The collection also includes personal papers for a number of members of the Ringling Family particularly John and Henry Ringling North as well as personal papers of their uncle John Ringling. Other prominent Ringling Family members such as Al, Alf. T., Otto, Gus, and Charles Ringling are absent from the papers. Personal and business records of Arthur Concello can also be found in the collection as well as papers and ledgers associated with the America Circus Corporation. A small collection of images (CWM Ph 64) is also included.
CWM Mss 36, CWM Ph 64
Title
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus,
Business Records, 1911-1966 (268 c.f. 198 boxes, 305 volumes, 1 oversize drawer)
ABSTRACT
The collection contains extensive records of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1911 (prior to the merger with the Barnum & Bailey Circus) through 1966, just prior to when Irvin Feld purchased the show. The papers consist primarily of business related materials such as financial records, performer contracts, records of winter quarters operations, general subject files, records related to the Harford fire of July 6 1944, tours of Europe and South America, labor relations, and performances at Madison Square Garden. The collection also includes personal papers for a number of members of the Ringling Family particularly John and Henry Ringling North as well as personal papers of their uncle John Ringling. Other prominent Ringling Family members such as Al, Alf. T., Otto, Gus, and Charles Ringling are absent from the papers. Personal and business records of Arthur Concello can also be found in the collection as well as papers and ledgers associated with the America Circus Corporation. A small collection of images (CWM Ph 64) is also included.
CONTENTS LISTS
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