Burr Robbins Circus collection, 1864-1908
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#2104
- Bib ID:
- 16762326 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Burr Robbins Circus
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 2 Linear Feet (4 boxes (two manuscript boxes, one 1/2 manuscript box, one flat box))
- Language(s):
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English
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- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Scope and Contents
Photographs of circus animals and camp scenes; family photographs; correspondence between members of the Burr Robbins family; advertisements; clippings; scrapbooks; diaries.
Arrangement
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Burr Robbins Circus Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Content Description
John Loring Gift, 2017
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Biographical / Historical
The Burr Robbins Circus (1874-1888) was the third largest circus in America.
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