There is a PT Barnum Museum as well 

http://www.barnum-museum.org/


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>From: Jill Chancey <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Aug 21, 2007 12:32 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Carnival "chalk"
>
>The Ringling Museum of the American Circus in Sarasota, Florida:  
>http://ringling.org/circus_museum.asp
>
>Jill R. Chancey, PhD
>Curator
>Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
>PO Box 1108
>Laurel, MS 39441-1108
>www.LRMA.org
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>On 8/21/07, Erin E Foley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> I'm looking for collections that document American carnivals.  My collection
>>> does, to a somewhat limited extent.
>>>
>>> We've just been offered a nice collection of carnival chalk (i.e.,
>>> concession figurines of gypsum and other substances).  Before I present this
>>> to my boss, I'd like to have my ducks in a row as to other museums/libraries
>>> that collect in this area.  All I know about are two volunteer groups that
>>> have carnival material, but I suspect many historical agencies have items
>>> relating to fairs and amusement parks.  Any specific collections come to
>>> mind?
>>>
>>> Many thanks!
>>>
>>> Erin
>>>
>>> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
>>> Erin E. Foley
>>> Archivist
>>> Circus World Museum
>>> 550 Water St.
>>> Baraboo, WI  53913
>>> 608-356-8341
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>>>
>>>     
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