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 [log in to unmask] 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 >> [log in to unmask] >> >> ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).