ms585George Pennell Collection of Circus Materials 1901-1966, 9 linear feetProcessed by Mary Anne Ramsey, Katie Page, and Rebecca PetersenZ. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
PO Box 7777Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109http://zsr.wfu.edu/special/
2013MS585Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and ArchivesEnglishdacsDescribing Archives: A Content Standardcompleted2023-08-15T11:21:42-04:00ArchivesSpace v3.0.1This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 11:212019, 2023Revised by Stephanie Bennett - updated language and notes. George Pennell Collection of Circus Materials MS585 Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives English 9 Linear Feet 5 record cartons, 1 oversize box 1901 1966 George Pennell was a Wake Forest College alumnus (1914) and Board of Trustees member. This collection documents Pennell's personal and professional interests. Materials document a variety of circuses and include legal documents, photographs, clippings, periodicals, posters, and correspondence. Pennell, George Clingman Biographical Note

George Clingman Pennell was born May 12, 1893, and attended Wake Forest College (1914), graduating with a degree in law. He was a lawyer and author, as well as a College trustee; his gravestone records that his legal clients included the city of Asheville and circuses. Pennell was also a life-long Baptist and church deacon. The son of Thomas and Frances Pennell, he lived and practiced in Asheville, North Carolina, until his death on November 17, 1966.

George Pennell's life as an attorney working in the amusement industry had him juggling multiple vocations. Primarily, he was the attorney for owners and their shows. However, Pennell was also hired by circus and carnival companies to "procure some acts which they desire to contract and pay a flat rate." He organized big fairs with multiple circus companies, and had the "Power of Attorney for rental purposes on the Lot," which allowed the circus to rent land out for the duration of their performances from local owners.

About his unusual job, he wrote to a friend in a personal letter joking, "If I didn't enjoy being around show people I certainly would never accept employment." In 1965 Pennell received a certificate of appreciation from Jack Smith managing director) and Alex Irwin (chairman of the board) of Robbins Bros Circus for "your contribution and service in the furtherance of the outdoor circus industry."

His son Timothy Pennell was also a graduate of Wake Forest. At Wake Forest, Timothy graduated with a B.S. (1955) and M.D. (1960). After graduation, he went on to work as a surgeon at the Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine.

 Collections Overview

This collection includes correspondence, photographs, trade publications, subject files, ephemera, and a variety of other materials.

While the collection is primarily about Pennell's life as an attorney, it also sheds light on the amusement industry in the mid-20th century. The collection contains a multitude of pictures and circus books giving a well-rounded view of the industry. And, as can be expected with a collection about the circus, there are several photos of "assistant freaks," referring to folks with unusual talents or bodies, and a letter explaining "circus slang."

The collection also gives an inside look at some of the big-name circuses, such as Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus. At the time their show, The Greatest Show on Earth, was the largest circus in the U.S. According to the corporate website, The Greatest Show on Earth consisted of "100 double-length railroad cars and 1,200 employees…[it] was arguably the largest traveling amusement enterprise up to that time." Pennell did work with the company for well over a decade. The collection sheds insight into Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus through route books, management materials, and legal contracts. The documents show both the overwhelming success of their show The Greatest Show on Earth and the decline. Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey gave their last tented performance on July 16, 1956. The shut-down was prompted by the audience's changing tastes but also by "labor troubles, bad weather, and rising costs," according to an article in the collection.

 Arrangement

This collection is arranged into five series: Subject Files, Photographs, Printed Materials and Clippings, Oversized Materials, and Related Materials. They are not arranged in an order.

 Preferred Citation

George Pennell Collection of Circus Materials (MS585), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

 Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection donated by Timothy Pennell in 2007.

 Lawyers -- North Carolina Circus -- United States -- History -- Sources Amusements -- United States -- History Circus -- United States -- Photographs Wake Forest College--Alumni and alumnae Subject FilesAdam Forepaugh And Sells Brothers 188911Al C. Hansen Shows1935193612Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus196614Scope and Contents

This folder contains legal documents, correspondence, notes. Correspondents include Art Miller, Asheville Central Labor Union, Joe McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenwood, Gladys Black, Weldon Weir, Ray Stepp, Mrs. Billie Plunkett, Charles Williams, Payne W. Bradley, Mrs. Donna McMahon, Daviso Cristiani.

1962 Official Route Book13Misc.15Scope and Contents

This folder contains business card for Art Miller, business card for Season of 1964 (3 copies), Season of 1966 Official Route Card No. 17, 18, 26 (2 copies), 29, 30, notes, envelopes, circus advertisement brochure (5 copies), Chinese takeout menu for Peking Garden, blank stationary from the Asheville Area Central Labor Union AFL-CIO.

American Cemetery, April 196016AMP Shows 1947-194817Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence, legal documents and other materials regarding A.M.P. Shows. Correspondents include G.C. Mitchell, A.M. Podsobinski, Fred Burgin, Jr., Alice Baxter, Cortez Baxter, Ernest Gray, Theola Gray, C.V. DeVault, James E. O'Brien, Frank Watson, and Mark Curley Graham.

Amusement Business, 1963 Jan 518Amusement Business, 1966 Dec 10: Pennell Death Notice19Arthur Brothers Circus 1945110Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence and other materials relating to Arther Brothers Circus. Correspondents include Charles P. Camp, W.S. Harrison, and P.M. Burdette.

Art Lewis Shows, Inc., Art Lewis Attractions111Scope and Contents

This folder contains 2 business cards, 2 official special courtesy guest passes, blank reciept for money received of Art Lewis Attractions.

Bailey Bros. Circus 1945-1946112Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence, legal documents, and other materials regarding Bailey Bros Circus, 1945-46. Correspondents include James M. Beach, P.M. Burdette, E.W. Pearson, Wiley L. Morgan, Bob Stephens, Bruce Cox, Sherwood Upchurch, Harry Bordman, William Harrison, C.C. Smith, M.W. Krieger, Jr, H.H. Fitch, Edwin M. Clark, and Kimmell and Crowell.

Bailey Bros. Circus 1946, Fall113Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, corresondence, legal documents, Christmas cards, various tickets, and other materials relating to Bailey Bros. Circus. Correspondents include Bob Stevens, James M. Beach, Jack C. Grady, C.C. Smith, and Edwin M. Clark.

H.L. Deese vs. Bailey Bros Circus 1945114Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence, legal documents and other materials relating to H.L. Deese vs. Bailey Bros. Circus. Correspondents include H.L. Deese, John Doe, Richard Roe, Bob Stevens, W. Duncan Matthews, Johnson J. Hayes, Johnny Wall, and C.W. Llewellyn.

Bantly's All American Shows115Scope and Contents

Speical Courtesy Passes

Barker Brothers Circus116Scope and Contents

Tiger sticker

Biller Bros. Circus, Inc., L.D. "Doc" Hall, 1949-50117Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence, legal documents, complementary tickets, and other materials. Correspondents include L.D. "Doc" Hall, Hyman Stumak, Weldon Weir, Ken Drake, Robert Praytor, W.S. Harrison, William Cowan, and Slaymon Ali.

Blue Ribbon Shows (Gibson's Blue Ribbon Shows) 1936118Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence related to Blue Ribbon Shows. Correspondents include Robert Kline, Eddie Roth.

Bradley and Benson's Combined Circus119Scope and Contents

This folder contains complimentary tickets.

Bright Lights Exposition Shows120Scope and Contents

This folder contains complimentary tickets.

Buchanan, Tommy, personal file, 1958-60121Scope and Contents

Correspondents include Tommy Buchanan, Patricia Buchanan, Watts C. Johnson, Ben J. Layton, and Arnold Mahley.

Buck Owens Circus and Wild West122Scope and Contents

This folder contains two lincense contracts and reciepts.

Buncombe County Fair, 1936, 1957123Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence (1936) and three season tickets for 1957. Correspondents include Mr. Blumenfeld, E. W. Pearson, R. W. Richards.

Bunts Greater Shows 1935-1936124Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and legal documents. Correspondents include W. J. Bunts, Mrs. W. J. Bunts.

Campi Amusement Co., Inc. 1953-1954125Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, legal documents, correspondence and other materials relating to Campi Amusement Co., Inc, 1953-54. Correspondents include Thad Eure, Johnny Campi, J.C. Bethune, and W.C. Pickett, Jr.

Carson, S.Tommy (Show) 1959-1961126Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, legal documents, correspondence and other materials relating to S. Tommy Carson. Corresponents include S.T. Carson, John E. Jervis, and Rhea Carson.

Cetlin and Wilson ShowsH.O. Hoover vs Cetlin and Wilson Shows 1948127Scope and Contents

This photograph contains legal documents, correspondence, photographs and other materials related to H.O. Hoover vs. Cetlin and Wilson Shows. Correspondents include William J. Cocke, John W. Wilson, I. Cetlin, C.V. DeVault, E.Y. Webb, and J.L. Racionzer and Co.

Price vs. Cetlin and Wilson Shows 1948128Scope and Contents

This folder contains legal documents, correspondence and other materials related to Henry T. Price vs. Cetlin and Wilson Shows. Correspondents include J.L. Racionzer and Co., and C.V. DeVault.

1948129Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence and other materials related to Cetlin and Wilson Shows, 1948. Correspondents include R.C. McCarter, Harry P. Mitchell, Albert N. Barnett, Edward K. Johnson, John W. Wilson, W.S. Harrison, George Golden, H.P. Mitchell, and C. V. DeVault.

1949-50130Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence and other materials related to Cetlin and Wilson Shows, 1949-50. Correspondents include R.C. McCarter, Jack Wilson, Izzy Cetlin, George Golden, W.S. Harrison, and Curtis L. Bockus.

1963131Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence and other materials related to Cetlin and Wilson Shows, 1963. Correspondents include Weldon Weir, Harry Swank, DeVere C. Lentz, Jr., Barney Corey, W. H. Hibbard, Robert L. Johnson, and Claude Sechrist.

Cetlin and Wilson132Cherokee Indian Fair 195019621950-1952, 1962133Scope and Contents

This folder contains performer's passes for the Cherokee Indian Fair 1950, 1951, 1952, 1962.

Cherokee Ranch Rodeo19511956134Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence and other materials related to Cherokee Ranch Rodeo, Cherokee Hammons, Owner, A.J. Coffey, General Representative. Correspondents include Cherokee Hammons, Weldon Weir, W.S. Harrison, Paul Jones, Arnold J. Coffey, Robert J. Correll, and James Alfred Jones.

Cherokee Ranch Rodeo Souvenir Program135Scope and Contents

This folder contains a souvenir program for the Cherokee Ranch Rodeo (also see Printed Materials/Clippings)

Circus Foundation, Inc.19561956136Scope and Contents

This folder contains contracts, correspondence, souvenir program, business card, and other materials related to the Circus Foundation, Inc. Harry H. Kackley, General Manager. Correspondents include John P. Yancey, Jr., and Harry H. Kackley.

Circus and Carnival1937137Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to miscellaneous clients of carnival and circus. Correspondents include Goodman Wonder Shows, Wallace Bros. Shows, Walter B. Fox, J. T. Tinsley, Tinsley Shows, Gentry and Raeburn Rodeo Productions, E.R. Gentry, Crystal River Shows, Warren Bunts, Doc Waddell, Majestic Exposition Shows, R.G. McHendrix, Bob Hallock, and Crescent Amusement Company.

1938138Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to clients of circus and carnival. Correspondents include Walter B. Fox, Bob Hallock, Al. G. Hodge Shows, Eric B. Hyde Shows, Harry Ramish, Model Shows, Tom Terrell, Robert Penny, Penny Amusement Co., Southern Attractions, Inc., T.D. Kemp, Jr., Burgin Pennell, Majestic Exposition Shows, R. G. McHendrix, Max Goodman, Goodman Wonder Show, Zack Terrell, Cole Bros. Circus, Franz Woska, Doc Waddell, Charlie Sparks, and Downie Bros. Circus.

1939139Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to clients of circus and carnival, 1939. Correspondents include Eric B. Hyde, Southern Attractions, T.D. Kemp, Jr., R.G. McHendrix, Haag Brothers Circus, Herbert Wiggins, Walter B. Fox, J.J. Page, Page Shows, H.L. Bush, William Moore, Downie Bros. Circus, E.R. (Doc) Guilford, Parker and Watts Circus, Bob Hallock, Zacchini Bros. Shows, Miller Bros. Shows, Morris Miller, Charles Sparks, Jess Adkins, Cole Bros. Circus, C.W. Cracraft, Doc Waddell, Joe Hayworth, Dolly Cooper, Mighty Mammoth Shows, Inc., H.L. Bryant, A.C. Bradley, Mrs. Bobby Lamar, Cetlin and Wilson Shows, Jack Wilson, A.C. Bradley, and T.D. Kemp, Jr..

1940140Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence regarding circus and carnival clients, 1940. Correspondents include Al C. Bradley, George Hamid, J.W. Glover, Art Miller, Doc Waddell, Johnny J. Jones Exposition, E. Lawrence Phillips, Charlie Campbell, Jess Adkins, Cole Bros. Circus, Mrs. W.E. Logan, John H. Marks Shows, Franz Woske, Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus, M.B. Howard, Cetlin and Wilson Shows, Jack Wilson, Harry Ramish, J.J. Page Exposition Shows, W.J.(Bill) Conway, Captain John M. Sheesley, Sheesley's Mighty Midway, A.C. Bradley, Joe Haworth, R.G. McHendrix, Crystal Exposition Shows, W. J. Bunts, R.C. Lee, Haag Brothers Circus, Max Goodman, Herbert Wiggins, R.W. Wallace, Wallace Bros. Circus, J.B. Redmond, Funland Shows, Billie Clark, Parrott and Davis Shows, Walter B. Fox, Senator C.W. Cracraft, and John H. Marks.

1941141Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to circus and carnival clients, 1941. Correspondents include Walter B. Fox, Lion's Club Circus, Mrs. Jerry Ramish, Captain John M. Sheesley, Sheesley's Mighty Midway, E.R.(Doc) Guilford, Joe Hayworth, Billie Clark, R.G. McHendrix, Charles H. Sutton, M.B. Howard, Doc Waddell, Ira W. Watts, Cole Bros. Circus, Jerome T. Harriman, Ringling Bros.- Barnum and Bailey Circus, Harry Mack, Wallace Bros. Circus, J.B. Redmond, E. Camm, Heller Acme Shows, Ohio Display Fireworks Co, Tony Vitale, A.C. Bradley, Zack Terrell, Dodsons World Fair Shows, Pat M. Burdette, E.B. Braiden, Art Lewis Shows, Jack Dempsey, Weldon Weir, and Mel Dodson, Jr.

1942142Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to circus and carnival clients 1939-41. Correspondents include R.G. McHendrix, Haag Bros. Circus, Doc Waddell

Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to circus and carnival clients, 1942. Correspondents include J.B. Redmon, R.F. McLendon, Walter B. Fox, Dolly Cooper, Bantley's All American Shows, L.C. Miller, Wm. (Bill) Kellogg, Blue Ribbon Shows, L.E. Roth, R.F. McLendon, City Rides, Joe and Fannie Haworth, Heth Shows, Floyd R. Heth, J.E. Stebler, World of Fun Shows, Ray Rpgers. E.C. May, and M.B. Howard.

1943-1945143Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to clients of circus and carnival, 1943-45. Correspondents include A.C. Bradley, Charles Sparks, Ralph J. Clawson, Sheesley Mighty Midway, Captain John M. Sheesley, J.J. Page, Page Exposition Shows, L.C. McHenry, C.D. Scott, Scott Bros. Shows, Herbert Duvall, Charles Campbell, Bill Tumbler, Wallace and Beatty Bros. Circus, Walter B. Fox, Joe Haworth, Blanche Blanche M. Scott, Bantley's All-American Shows, Henry Bantly, Wiley L. Morgan, L.C. McHenry, Crescent Amusement Co., Zack Terrell, Cole Bros Circus, Charlie Campbell, Herbert Duvall, H.M. Kilpatrick, Cooper Brothers Circus, and Ralph Clawson.

1946 through 1958144Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to clients of circus and carnival, 1946-47, with additional materials dated through 1958. Correspondents include J.J. Page Exposition Shows, Harry R. Logan, R.E. Savage, W.S. Harrison, Charlie Campbell, Calvacade of America Company, Tom Terrill, Hagen-Wallace Circus, James and Martha Steele, Daniel W. Steele, and Leonard A. Hampton.

1966145Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and materials related to clients of circus and carnival, 1966. Contents include an order for interment, several sealed envelopes, a booklet on the laws governing the sanitation of restaurants for North Carolina. Correspondents include R. W. Brown, Mrs. J. E. Owen.

Slang Terms and Phrases2Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence from Walter B. Fox and a hand-written dictionary of phrases and definitions.

Circus Historical Society BandwagonScope and Contents

Folders contain Circus Historical Society Bandwagon. (also see Printed Materials/Clippings)

1954 Vol. 1 Jan.21954 Vol. 2 Feb.1954 Vol. 5 June1954 July, Aug. Sept.1954 Vol. 7 Oct. Nov.1954 Christmas Issue1955 March 171955 April1955 June1955 Sept. Oct.1955 Christmas Issue1958 Vol. 2 No. 2 March April1960 May June1960 Sept. Oct. 1961 Vol. 5, No. 4 Jul. Aug.1961 Vol. 5, No. 5 Sept. Oct. Nov.1961 Vol. 5, No. 6 Dec.2Clyde Beatty Circus 1953 (1948)264Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (season pass, business cards) and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty Circus, 1953. Correspondents include Harry Galub, Weldon Weir, J.E. Owen, Frank Orman, Robert Harold Ashe, Ethel Ash, Walter M. Watts, M.D., Howard A. Levine, Wade Hall, and Frank McClosky. Complimentary ticket 1948.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1956 (1959)265Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (annual pass) and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty Circus, 1956. Correspondents include Floyd King, W.S. Harrison, Frank McClosky, Weldon Weir, Henry Carlile, Frankie Ormon, Sarasota Circus Corporation, Acme Circus Operating Company, Neil Berk, and Frank Braden.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1959266Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus, 1959. Correspondents include Frank McClosky, Floyd King, Weldon Weir, Neil Berk, J.E. Owen, Walter Kernan, Edna Antes, Clarence Foster Bell, and Walter D. Nealand.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1960267Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, 1960. Correspondents include Elmer Yates, King Brothers Circus, Neil Berk, Weldon Weir, Acme Circus Operating Co., Piney Mountain Properties, Inc, J.K. Buckner, Edna Antes, Floyd King, John E. Jervis, and Frank Ormond.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1961268Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (2 official circus route book, 2 official programs and daily magazines, tickets) and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, 1961. Correspondents include Neil Berk, Weldon Weir, Edna Antes, Henry Carlile, Frank McClosky, and Floyd King.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1962269Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, 1962. Correspondents include Floyd King.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1963270Scope and Contents

This folder contains a route listing for 1963 for Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, Christmas greeting card, and correspondence with Floyd King.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1964271Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (magazine and program, official route no. 1, tickets) and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, 1964. Correspondents include Charles Seldman, Weldon Weir, Acme Circus Operating Co., Inc, Edna Antes, Floyd King, DeVere C. Lentz, Jr., Neil Berk, International Hippodrome Circus, Tim Pennell, Joseph Galasso, Frankie Ormond, Clyde Beatty, and Frank McClosky.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1965272Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (three Christmas greeting cards) and correspondence related to Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, 1965. Correspondents include Clinton Bonde, Acme Circus Operating Co., Inc, Robert Greenwood, Clyde Beatty and Arnold Maley. This folder also contains various undated materials, specifically, two Christmas greeting cards, pink and tan 1/2 price tickets, business card, and official program.

Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. Circus 1966273Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (2 business cards, clipping from Amusement Business, official route cards No. 9 and 11, 3 magazines and programs), legal documents and correspondence related to the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus 1966. Correspondents include

Cole Bros. Circus 1935, 1941274Scope and Contents

This folder contains a complimentary ticket for Cole Bros. Circus with Clyde Beatty, 1935. It also contains two complimentary tickets for Cole Bros. Circus, 1941.

Cole Bros. Circus 1947-1948275Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (circus magazine, 1947, a 1947 route card no. 7, 1947 complimentary tickets, lot contract, business card) and correspondence related to Cole Bros. Circus, 1947-48. Correspondents include Karl Knudson, W.S. Harrison, Joe and Fannie Haworth, and Zack Terrell.

Cole Bros. Circus photograph, Circus Elephant276Scope and Contents

This folder contains two pictures of a Cole Brothers circus elephant exiting a railway car.

Col. Pete Conklin's Great Shows, 1899277Scope and Contents

This folder contains two complimentary tickets for Col. Pete Conklin's Great Shows, 1899.

Crescent Amusement Company 1944-1945278Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (multiple tickets n. d.) and correspondence related to Crescent Amusement Company, 1944-45. Correspondents include L.C. McHenry, Al Bartels, W.S. Harrison, Ray Rogers, and Charles D. Dermid.

Crescent Amusement Company 1946279Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (photograph of the Doll family), legal documents, and correspondence related to Crescent Amusement Company, 1946. Correspondents include L.C. McHenry, P.M. Burdette, George Smith, Monroe M. Redden, Sam Pickard, W.S. Harrison, and Joseph B. Palmer.

Crescent Amusement Company 1947280Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (multiple tickets in envelope), legal documents, and correspondence related to Crescent Amusement Co., 1947. Correspondents include L.C. McHenry, Marie McHenry, P.M. Burdette, W.S. Harrison, and Frank D. Long.

Cristiani Bros. Circus 1957281Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (official route card no. 17, 22, 23, two business cards, financial documents) and correspondence related to Cristiani Bros. Circus, 1957. Correspondents include Arnold Maley, Ed Hiler, W.S. Harrison, Lucio Cristiani, and Weldon Weir.

Cristiani, Paul, National Producing Company 1964285Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (legal documents) and correspondence regarding Paul M. Cristiani and the National Producing Co., 1964. Correspondents include Paul M. Cristiani, R. A. Pinner.

Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus 1962282Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (legal documents) and correspondence related to Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus, 1962. Correspondents include Neil Berk.

Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus 1963283Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (legal documents, plans) and correspondence related to Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus, 1963. Correspondents include Paul Cristiani, Bill Fulkerson, Pete Cristiani.

Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus 1965284Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (complimentary tickets, two complimentary tickets and an official route card no. 5 for Robbins Bros. Circus, legal document, circus advertisement) and correspondence related to Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus, 1965. Correspondents include Charlie Campbell.

Crystal Exposition Shows 1936286Scope and Contents

This folder contains legal documents and correspondence related to Crystal Expositon Shows, 1936. Correspondents include W. J. Bunts.

Dailey Bros. Circus, 1947287Dailey Bros. Circus, 1964288Scope and Contents

This folder contains a contract dated 15 April, 1964 for The Dailey Bros. Circus and Worlds Fair Exposition and W.N.C. Shopping Center Assn., Black Mountain, NC, and a business card for Edward L. Young.

Dales Brothers Circus 1948289Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (legal documents, financial documents, business card, complimentary tickets, season route and souvenir program) and correspondence relating to Dales Brothers Circus, 1948. Correspondents include James M. (Jim) Salter, Jimmie DeForest, Mickey Dales, Robert E. Miller, and Charles M. Fortune.

Dan "Pappy" Kerr photographs290Scope and Contents

This folder contains photographs and reproductions of Geo. M. Kelly ink drawing, The Great London Circus advertisement, three picture of a blonde woman, Clyde and Harriet 1938, Dan "Pappy" Kerr to Pennell 1962, envelope, three see Dan Pappy Kerr at the Imperial Theatre, two of Dan "Pappy" Kerr to Pennell 1959.

Dan "Pappy" Kerr, 1962291Scope and Contents

This folder contains the Prayer of a Clown, a partial envelope, and correspdence related to Dan "Pappy" Kerr. Correspondents include Luther Coble, Dan "Pappy" Kerr.

Davis and Parrott Shows292Scope and Contents

This folder contains complimentary passes.

Deggeller Amusement Company 1965-1966293Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence related to the Deggeller Amusement Company, 1965-66. Correspondents include R. C. McArtor, Weldon Weir, Greenwood Enterprises, John Leedy, Robert Greenwood, Fayne W. Bradley.

Dodson's World's Fair Shows, Inc.294Scope and Contents

This folder contains four photographs of train cars for Dodson's World's Fair Shows, a blank receipt form, courtesy pass, correspondence from M. G. Dodson dated Jan. 21, 1937.

Downie Bro's Big 3 Ring Circus 1938295Scope and Contents

This folder contains an official route card no. 21 and correspondence from Charles Sparks (dated Nov. 12) related to Downie Bro's Big 3 Ring Circus, 1938.

Duke of Paducah Show 1956-1957296Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (legal document) and correspondence regarding Duke of Paducah Show, 1956-57, Joe Haworth, Agent. Correspondents include Joe Haworth, Whitey Ford, W.R. (Bill) Garvey, Captain Irvin Monk, and Earl Francis.

DuVal, Herbert297Scope and Contents

This folder contains an envelope addressed to George Pennell from Herbert DuVal, Hotel Paramount, New York, NY, dated September 16, 1952.

Florida Amusement Company 1946-1947298Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials (legal documents, tickets) and correspondence related to Florida Amusement Company, 1946-47. Correspondents include Howard Ingram, Russell Watson, William C.B. (Billy) Watson, R.E. Keefer, Charles T. Zimmerman, Wade E. Brown, and Charlie Campbell.

Fox, Walter B.Circus and Carnival Slang 19592103Scope and Contents

This folder contains George Pennell's indexed memo book, note from Walter B. Fox, including "A Glossary of Circus and Carnival Slang Terms and Phrases for my friend Geo. C. Pennell's new book on that subject"

"Down Memory Lane" 1954 Sept.2101Scope and Contents

This folder contains three copies reprinted from Sept. 1954 issue of the "Greater Show World" "Down Memory Lane" with Walter B. Fox.

"Down Memory Lane" 1956 Sept.2102Scope and Contents

This folder contains one page copied from Sept. 1956 issue of Greater Show World "Down Memory Lane" with Walter B. Fox.

Memorabilia299Scope and Contents

This folder contains newpaper clippings, United American Shows route cards no. 1 and 2 for 1940, Wallace Bros.' Shows route cards no. 2 and 3 for 1941, partial list of circus pictures, ad (hot dog story), ad ("More Truth than Poetry"), ad (Random Shots).

Photographs2100Scope and Contents

This folder contains envelope, photographs of circus ads, Hagenbeck Wallace Circus 57 railway car, engine 595, Col. Tim McCoy's Real Wild West train car, Hagenbeck and Great Wallace Shows Combined railway car 1914.

Free Eating in the Wild2104Scope and Contents

This folder contains handwritten notes regarding edible food found in the wild.

Galveston's Fabulous Pleasure Pier2105Scope and Contents

This folder contains a pamphlet advertising Galveston's Fabulous Pleasure Pier opening May 2nd.

Gem City Shows 2106Scope and Contents

This folder contains a business card for Don Greco, mgr. of Gem City Shows and a lifetime pass to Gem City Shows.

George A. Hamid, Inc. General Amusements 19352107Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence related to George A. Hamid, Inc. General Amusements, 1935 (36). Correspondents include M. B. Howard, George A. Hamid, Herman Blumenfeld.

George's Bingo2108Scope and Contents

This folder contains two coupons good for merchandise only at George's Bingo.

George Pennell Personal5239Gibson's Blue Ribbon Shows, Inc.2109Gold Medal Shows2112Gold Medal Shows, 1951-19532110Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Gold Medal Shows, 1951/53. Correspondents include Weldon Weir, David E. Fineman, Johnny J. Denton, and Sylvester J. Moore.

Gold Medal Shows, 1955-19562111Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Gold Medal Shows, 1955-56. Correspondents include Graves H. Perry, Johnny J. Denton, Irene Denton, Weldon Weir, W.S. Harrison, Irwin Monk, and W.C. Cowan.

Gold Medal Shows, 1966, Johnny Denton, Owner 2113Grand Ole Opry Show 19552114Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to the Grand Ole Opry Show, 1955. Correspondents include R.E. (Elmer) Yates, Nashville Talent, Inc., Sam H. Hunt, and John E. Jervis.

Hunt's Circus 3115Illinois Fireworks Company 3116International Attractions3117James E. Strates Shows31203118Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to James E. Strates Shows, 1952. Correspondents include Curtis L. Bockus, James E. Strates, Art Lewis, Tim Pennell, Terrell Jacobs, W.S. Harrison, Starr DeBelle, Zack Terrell, Orville F.Stewart, and Walter Lumpkin.

James H. Drew Shows, 19593121Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to James H. Drew Shows, 1959. Correspondents include James H. Drew, Jr.

James H. Drew Shows, 19623122Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to James H. Drew Shows, 1962. Correspondents include James H. (Jimmy) Drew.

Jewelry and Silver Appraisals3123Scope and Contents

This folder contains an appraisal of property (jewelry) of Wallace Jewelers, Statesville, NC from Arnold R. Schiffman of Schiffman's Jewelers, Greensboro, NC, October 20, 1955; and appraisal of property (silver) of Nancy Ellen Stonerpumphrey from Julius Aronson of Wallace Jewelers, Statesville, NC, October 24, 1955.

J.J. Page Exposition Shows 3124Page's Combined Shows 19583125Johnny J. Denton Shows 3126Johnny J. Jones Exposition 3128Johnny T. Tinsley Shows 195731303129Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Johnny T. Tinsley Shows, 1957. Correspondents include Harry Schreiber.

Jungle Wonders Free Circus 3131Karston Productions 19543132Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Karston Productions, 1954, including contracts by SI Rubens and Joe Karston, Tom Huftle, J.E. Jervis, and others.

Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus, 1963-19643133Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus, 1963-64. Correspondents include Charlie Campbell, Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus, and John E. Jervis.

Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus, 19663134Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Kelly Miller Circus, 1966, including copy of Show Guide and Fun Book and Coloring Book and Program.

Kelly-Morris Shows 1953-19583135Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Kelly-Morris Shows, 1953/1958. Correspondents include Charles Seldman, Weldon Weir, J.E. Owen, Cal Townsend, William (Bill) Morris, W.S. Jackson, Mildred Jackson, and Hoyle B. Adams.

Kelly and Morris Circus 3136King Brothers Circus3142King Brothers Circus, 1947-19533137Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to King Brothers Circus, 1947-1953. Correspondents include Floyd King, James M. Beach, F.L. Anders, Karl Knudson, W.S. Harrison, James M. Salter, Daviso Christiani, Arnold Maley, David Fineman, Ralph Clawson, R. Elmer Yates, Lucio Cristiani, Colonel Harry Thomas, Earl DeGlopper, Harry Kackley, J.E. Owen, Weldon Weir, and Elmer Yates.

King Brothers Circus, 19543138Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to King Brothers Circus, 1954. Correspondents include Elmer Yates, Arnold Maley, Floyd King, Harry Klackley, Weldon Weir, W.S. Harrison, and A. Lee Hinckley.

King Brothers Circus, Peeke vs.195519563140-141Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence regarding William J. Peeke, Jr. vs. King Brothers Circus and Cole Brothers World Toured Shows Combined, 1955. Correspondents include Floyd King, Arnold Maley, Malcolm M. Fleming, Walter Nealand, and Paul M. Conaway.

King Brothers-Cole Brothers Circus 19553139Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence regarding King Brothers-Cole Brothers Circus, Show Date 8-29-1955. Correspondents include Floyd King, Charles Seldman, W.S. Harrison, Weldon Weir, Juanita Dixon, Walter D. Nealand, and Ben Thomas.

Kirkwood Shows, 19483143Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence relating to Kirkwood Shows, 1948. Correspondents include William M. (Bill) Breese, Ralph Decker, Louis Glasser, and Al C. Beck.

Krause, Bennie (Krause Greater Shows)3144L.C McHenry's Road Show Attractions3145Masons3148Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials regarding Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118, of which Mr. Pennell was a member and officer.

Maley, Arnold 1956-19573146Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence with Arnold Maley, 1956-57.

Marks Shows, Inc.3147Maude Adams in Quality Street: A Comedy in Four Acts by J.M. Barrie 19013149Memorabilia - Walter B. FoxScope and Contents

Photos and text from Life Magazine; Wallace Bros. Shows, 1941 Official Route Card No. 2, No. 3; United American shows, 1940 Official route Card No. 2, No. 1.

Mighty Sheesley Midway3151Miller Bros. Show 3155Mills Bros. Circus 1950-19533152Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence regarding Mills Bros. Circus, 1950-53. Correspondents include Doc Waddell and Jack Mills.

Misc. 523552345241Misc. Circus Related 5237Murphy Brothers Fraternal Shows 3157National Circus Museum3158October Fair Inc. 19533159Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence with October Fair, Incorporated, Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Owen, Joseph McKennon, and Captain R.C. Lee.

Paul Miller Circus3160Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence regarding Miller Brothers Circus, 1964. Correspondents include Paul Miller, Meryl A. Snyder, Lionel Miller, Weldon Weir, Perry, Mike and Marcia Crouch, Danny Crouch and James Miller.

PersonalRecords I Want 19463163Scope and Contents

This folder contains a handwritten, unsigned list of twelve record titles, written on a calendar sheet for December 6, 1946.

1950-19553161Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence from Mr. Pennell's personal and family life, 1950-55.

195952391960-19663162Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous materials and correspondence, including a death notice for Mr. Pennell by Madeline Pennell, attached to a list of circus and carnival clients and friends. Correspondents include Arnold Maley, Neil Berk, James H. Drew, Dolly Young, Ed Hiler, and Bill Elbirn.

Production Enterprises, Si Rubens, General Agent 1961Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Production Enterprises, Si Rubens, General Agent, 1961. Correspondents include Si Rubens.

Research5236Robbins Bros. Circus - Certificate of Appreciation 1965-664178Scope and Contents

This folder contains certificate of appreciation to Mr. George Pennell from the Robbins Bros. Circus, 1965-66, signed by Jack S. Smith and Alex J. Irwin.

Robbins Bros. Circus 4179Rogers Bros. Circus 19504180Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence related to Rogers Bros. Circus, 1950. Correspondents include Paul Forrester, Si Rubins, and W.S. Harrison.

Ross Manning Shows, Inc. 19574181Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Ross Manning Shows, Inc., 1957. Correspondents include Tommy Carson, Ross Manning, Weldon Weir, Tony A. Stevens, and Charles G. O'Moore.

Ross Manning Shows 4182Roster, Circus and Carnival 19594183Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus4177Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, 1947-19544172Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence relating to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, 1947-1954. Correspondents include C.H. Shepherd, Herbert DuVal, L.W. Pickett, Noyelles Burkhart, Westbrook and Olive Murphy, Art Concello, Paul Miller, Frank McCloskey, Colonel Curley Stewart, L.D. (Doc) Hall, Lavenia DuVal, Walter Reardon, Curtis L. Bockus, and Weldon Weir.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, 19544174Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus, 1954. Correspondents include Herbert DuVal, Noyelles D. Burkhart, Lavenia DuVal, L.W. Pickett, Paul Miller, J.E. Owen, Walt D. Nealand, Weldon Weir, Frank Braden, Frank McCloskey, J.Y. Henderson, Beverly Kelly, Scott Hall, Curtis L. Bockus, and Herbert DuVal.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, 1955-19564175Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus, 1955-56. Correspondents include Burgin Pennell, Noyelles D. Burkhart, Beverly Kelly, Paul Miller, Herbert DuVal, Arthur M. Concello, Joe Haworth, Doc Hall, Roland Butler, and Terrell Jacobs.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, 1956-19604176Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows (opened December 1956), 1956-60. Correspondents include Arthur M. Concelllo and Herbert and Lavenia DeVal.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Route Books, 1950, 19524173Scope and Contents

This folder contains 1950 and 1952 Route Books.

Rubens, Si (show) 19614184Rubin and Cherry Model Shows, Inc.4186Seils-Sterling Circus, Season of 1936 Route Book4187Sells and Gray Circus, 19624189Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to Sells and Gray Circus, 1962. Correspondents include Weldon Weir, J.C. Rosenheim, Art Miller, Jack Cloutman, and William Reynolds.

Sells and Gray Circus, 1965-19664188Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence related to the Sells and Gray Circus, 1966. Correspondents include Glenn Parkins, The Kit Circus Operating Company, Inc., Robert Greenwood, Weldon Weir, Bill English, John Cloutman, and James Nordmark.

Shrine Circus Produced by Clyde Bros. Circus4192Southern Cemetery Association 19604193Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence with C.R. Hunter and Paul Silverstein.

Sparks Circus 4194Superior Shows 4195T.A. Wolfe Shows, Pettus us. 19253164Tex Ranger Show 4197United Nations Circus4200W.C. Kaus Shows 1948-194942024201Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials and correspondence relating to W.C. Kaus Shows, 1948-49. Correspondents include Graves H. Perry, W.S. Harrison, Walter Lewis, and Russ Owens.

Wake Forest College5233World's Exposition Shows 4210 World's Fair Attractions 4211Zeidman and Pollie Shows4212PhotographsA. Eddy4215Scope and Contents

This folder contains two black and white photographs by A. Eddy, Claremont, N.H., no date - one of six women dressed in white on six white horses; one of a circus unloading with many onlookers.

Assistant freaks (Set No. 10) July 17, 19584216Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous picutres, mostly unlabeled. Labeled pictures are of Frank Lentini, Susie: Elephant skinned girl, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb, Lou Shean, stand of paper by Guy W. Hart, 1902, Hilton Sisters, Maude Adams and Flora Walsh, and Maude Adams visiting her mother, Ann Adams, 1910.

One Thousand Circus Photographs4217Scope and Contents

This folder contains a catalogue listing more than one thousand choice cirucs photographs available from Bernard L. Kobel, no date.

Circus Hall of Fame Postcard, "Two Hemisphere Band Chariet"5218Scope and Contents

This folder contains a picture postcard of the "Two Hemisphere" Band Chariet, advertising The Greatest Circus Bandwagon on Earth in parade in Sarasota, addressed to Walter Fox, Mobile, AL, Nov 7, 195(9).

Circus, Odds and EndsScope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous pictures and negatives, including Betty Broadbent, Minnie Ha Ha, Mildred Hurley, Half man-half woman, Phineas T. Barnum, Charles Porter, Buffalo Bill's Grave, Lou Shean, and a poster of Adam Forepaugh Shows. Also included is three photographs of listing of human oddity photos from Bernard L. Kobel, March 1, 1951, and an advertisement for pictures of "Circus Freaks" from Walter B. Fox.

Circus Set, 19595220Scope and Contents

This folder contains fifteen 5x7 black and white photographs, with numbers on back, no labels. Pictures include John Robinson Circus - 1920, Kadeli-Kritch..., and Gangler Brothers Circus and Side Show.

Cole Bros. Circus - ElephantScope and Contents

This folder contains two 3x5 black and white photographs of an elephant deboarding a train car.

Dan "Pappy" KerrScope and Contents

This folder contains three 3x5 black and white photographs of Dan Pappy Kerr in clown costume, two of which have attached a card advertising The Big Circus at the Imperial Theatre; and an 8x10 black and white of clown in costume, signed "To George 'Mr. Circus' Pennell- See you at 'The Big Circus' - Dan Pappy Kerr, 1959".

Dan "Pappy" Kerr - 1962Scope and Contents

This folder contains a letter from "Pappy" to George Pennell, August, 1962, with explanation of enclosed photographs, including Linda Jeal, 1882; Geo. M. Kelly, 1867, Clyde and Harriet Beatty with cubs, 1938; autographed photo of self (Pappy) applying make-up; and three 4x5 black and white photographs of woman, unidentified, whose story is told in the letter. Also included is a letter from Geo. W. Lilly to Luther Coble, undated

Dodson ShowsScope and Contents

This folder contains four 3x5 black and white photographs of Dodson's Shows train.

The Doll Family5219Scope and Contents

This folder contains a 3x6 black and white photograph, with negative, of the Doll Family, Grace, Tiny, Harry and Daisy.

Freak photographs, Odds and EndsScope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous black and white photographs, including Susie the Elephant Skinned Girl, Zib and Izit, The Doll Family, Grace mcDaniels, Lion Faced Man, The Four Legged Woman, Edward Kissell, Francis O'Conner, Original Wild Men, Whiskered Woman, and Toney. Also included is a flyer from Walter B. Fox featuring photographs of the 1940 premiere of the Buckeye State Shows at Laurel, Miss.

Hotel Belmont, Asheville, undated5221Johnny Jones Expedition3127Scope and Contents

This folder contains nine 3x5 black and white photographs of Johnny Jones Expedition in transit.

from Lee G. Warren (?)5222Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous circus pictures, including a 4x4 of Adam Forepaugh Shows, 1893; 5x7s of Downie Bros Circus, 1931, Cole-Beatty, 1936, Hagenbeck-Wallace, 1914, John Robinson, 1920; and four 8x10s from The National Circus Museum, autographed by Harry Kackley, 1956.

Mighty Haag Circus - 19143150Scope and Contents

This folder contains one 8x10 photograph in red matt of Helen Haag, Harry James, Fay James, and Harry Haag, about 1914.

Miscellaneous52434214Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous photographs from Pennell's collection, mostly unlabeled.

Model Shows of America3156Scope and Contents

This folder contains two 3x5 black and white photographs of Model Shows of America "flats" being unloaded at Shelby, NC, 1931.

The Old Texas Ranger 4196Scope and Contents

This folder contains two 8x10 photographs of The Old Texas Ranger, autographed by Ed Hiler, 1957.

Rubin and Cherry4185Scope and Contents

This folder contains 3x5 black and white photographs of Ruben and Cherry Exposition, many on the rails or unloading. Also included are pictures of Johnny J. Jones Exposition, Dodson's Shows, and Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus in transport.

Sheesley4190Scope and Contents

This folder contains 3x5 black and white photographs of Greater Sheesley Shows and Mighty Sheesley Midway, Inc., undated

from Walter B. FoxScope and Contents

This folder contains five black and white photographs in mailer from Walter B. Fox. Included are Hagenbeck Wallace Shows Combined, 1914, and Col. Tim McCoy's Real Wild West.

Circus People4213Printed Materials and ClippingsAmerican Cemetery 1960, AprilAmusement Business 1963 January 5 issue1966 December 10 issue Pennell Death NoticeScope and Contents

This issue of Amusement Business contains the death notice for George Pennell, p. 30, Final Curtain section.

"Amusement Equipment is Auctioned"5223Scope and Contents

Article by Sid Bost from unnamed newspaper, Winston-Salem, NC, Wednesday Evening, September 2, 1964, with handwritten note.

"The Big Top" book jacket5224Scope and Contents

Front flap of book jacket for The Big Top: The Story of Fred Bradna, Famous Equestrian Director of the World's Largest Circus.

Birds in the Garden and how to attract them by Margaret McKenny, book jacket5225Cherokee Ranch Rodeo souvenir programScope and Contents

Souvenir program (undated) for Cherokee Ranch Wild West Rodea, autographed by Arnold "Cap" Coffey, General Representative.

C.H.S. BandwagonScope and Contents

Publication of the Circus Historcial Society

1954, Vol. 1 - January2461954, Vol. 2 - February2471954, Vol. 5 - June2481954 - July, August, September2491954, Vol. 7 - October, November2501954, Christmas Issue1511955, March 172521955, April2531955, June2541955, September-October2551955, Christmas Issue2561958, Volume 2, Number 2 March-April2571960, Volume 4, Number 3 May-June2581960, Vol. 4, No. 5 Sept.-Oct.2591961, Volume 5, Number 4 July-August2601961, Vol. 5, No. 5 Sept. Oct. Nov. 2611961, Vol. 5, No.6 December2621964, September/October263"The Circus Parson" by Harry Ainsworth Dawson5226Scope and Contents

This poem is dedicated to Doc Waddell, Show Chaplain. undated

Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. CircusOfficial Program and Daily Magazine 1960Official Circus Route Book 1961Official Program and Daily Magazine 1961Scope and Contents

Two copies.

Magazine and Program 1964Magazine and Program, 1966Scope and Contents

Two copies.

Cole Bros. Circus Circus Magazine 1947Crusades and Crinolines by Ishbel Ross - Book Jacket5227"Down Memory Lane" by Walter B. Fox: August, September 1954; September 1956195419565228Elf Khurafeh Temple, 18th Annual Shrine Circus Souvenir Program 19624191Freddie Daw's Three-Ring Letter5229Scope and Contents

This folder contains a letter from Bettie and Freddie advertising the opening of the F.D. Circus Hobby Hall, Coral Gables, FL. and other articles for sale. undated. Included is a flyer picutring a small showing of Circusania on display at Miami Beach Ocean Front Auditorium.

Galveston's Pleasure Pier brochureJames E. Strates Shows, 1948 26th Annual Tour Program3119"The Language of the Circus Lot" by John W. Swann5230Scope and Contents

This folder contains a pamphlet of circus terms and definitions. undated

Mills Bros. 3-Ring Circus Official 1952 Season Route Book 31543153Scope and Contents

Includes handwritten note from Doc Waddell to George, undated, taped to inside cover of route book.

Misc5244"Pennell Doubts Public Will Let Circus Vanish" by Karl Fleming5231Scope and Contents

This folder contains a newspaper clipping from the Citizen Times, no date, with photo of George Pennell and interview material.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey CircusMagazine and Program 19503165Scope and Contents

This program from 1950 contains autographs on the front cover, including W.H. Lamb, Noyelles Burkhart, Arthur Hoffman, O.F. Curley Stewart, Herbert DuVal and Lavenia DuVal.

Circus Magazine and Program 19523166Scope and Contents

Two copies.

Circus Magazine and Program 19543167Route Book 194919551949, 1951, 1954-19553168-171Terrell M. Jacobs, Biography of by Clarence E. Pfeffer5232Scope and Contents

This folder contains the biography of Terrell M. Jacobs, inscribed by Clarence E. Pfeffer, and two photographs: a b&w of a plaque in memory of Jacobs, and a b&w of Jacobs taken 1941, Hamid's Pier, Atlantic, New Jersey.

Under the Big Top by Dixie Willson: Original articles from Good Housekeeping and photocopies193119311931 June-October4198-199The White TopsScope and Contents

This publication is published bi-monthly by the Circus Fans Association of America, Rochelle, Illinois.

1962 January-February. Volume 35, Number 1.42031962 March-April Volume 35, Number 2.42041962 July-August Volume 35, Number 4.42051962 November-December Volume 35, Number 6.42061963 January-February Volume 36, Number 1.42071963 November-December Volume 36, Number 642081964 November-December Volume 37, Number 6.4209Oversized MaterialsScope and Contents

This box contains miscellaneous oversized materials from the collection.

<part>American Circus Posters in Full Color</part>, edited by Charles Philip Fox6Belle's Baby - 225 Pounds and All Elephant by Shana Alexander6<part>The Billboard: The World's Foremost Amusement Weekly</part> June 17, 1950.6<part>The Circus Review: The Only Exclusive Circus Newspaper</part> Published in the United States, John Swann, owner and publisherVol. 6, No. 2 Spring, 19596Vol. 6, No 4 Fall, 19596Vol. VIII, No. 1 Winter, 19606Volume VII, No. 2 Spring, 19606Volume VII, No. 4 Fall, 19606Volume VIII, No. 2 Spring, 19616Volume VIII, No. 3 Summer 19616Volume IX, No. 2 Spring, 19626Volume X, No. 3 Fall, 19636<part>Greater Show World</part> - June, 1954-July/August, 1957.6Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous pages from Greater Show World, with articles by Walter B. Fox, including "Down Memory Lane" and "Notes From Down on Mobile Bay."

The Dignity of the Law and the Power of the Press poster6Scope and Contents

Autographed by Starr DeBelle.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus Souvenir Program and Magazine6Scope and Contents

Spectacular Bicentennial Edition, 1975.

Circus Tent watercolor6Scope and Contents

Framed painting, 11X17, of circus landscape.

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