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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