Series 2: Visual Materials, 1895-1939, bulk: 1920 - 1937
Series
Scope and Contents note
Visual materials include detailed pen and ink illustrations of circus performers from Pond's book titled, Big Top Rhythms, published in 1937. Photographs range in date from 1895-1939 and depict a variety of circus performers, companies and events. See also Series 4: Additions for additional photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1939
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1937
Creator
- From the Collection: Pond, Irving K. (Irving Kane), 1857-1939 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The American circus collection is open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Organized by type of material. Photographs arranged alphabetically.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org