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James Dunwoody collection of American circus posters

 Collection
Identifier: Modern-MS-Dunwoody-Circus

Abstract

Collection of 850 circus posters representing more than 30 circuses.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1930-approximately 1980

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Ownership and Literary Rights

The James Dunwoody collection of American circus posters are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.

Extent

850 items (approximately 850 posters)

Collection Stack Location

4a flat files

Provenance

Gift, Mark and Margaret Hausberg, 2014.

Title
James Dunwoody collection of American circus posters, approximately 1930-approximately 1980
Status
In Progress
Date
©2023.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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