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Erin,
I do not know how much material this museum has, but here is a link to
some digital collecitons of the Somers Historical Society. This
collection appears to be primalry about circus material, not carnival
material. Hope this helps!
http://www.hrvh.org/collections/inst-intro.htm?inst=25
On 8/21/07, Erin E Foley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> 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
>
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