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):
English .
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.

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.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Diaries CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Burr Robbins Circus CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Circus CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Scrapbooks CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID