Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Kimball, M. (Moses), 1799-1868
2. Ford, Gordon Lester, 1823-1891

Description

1. .3 linear foot (1 box)

Summary

1. Collection consists of letters written by P.T. Barnum to Moses Kimball, Gordon Lester Ford and others, 1846-1890; press clippings and newspapers containing references to Barnum's "Fiji Mermaid" exhibit in the southern United States, 1843; and autograph passes, a calling card and other miscellaneous items.

Subject

1. Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891
2. Circus -- United States
3. Southern States -- Social life and customs
4. United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

Call number

1. MssCol 215

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Additional formats (note)

1. available on microfilm;

Source (note)

1. Ford Family

Biography (note)

1. Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) was an American showman.

Indexes/finding aids (note)

1. Finding aid available in repository.

Processing action (note)

1. Surveyed
2. Cataloging updated

Author

1. Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891.

Title

1. P.T. Barnum papers, 1843-1890.

Additional formats

1. Selected papers available on microfilm; New York Public Library.

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

1. Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) was an American showman. He originated the traveling circus, and in 1881 with his leading rival, James Bailey, formed the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Barnum also was active in Connecticut politics and served as mayor of Bridgeport from 1867 to 1869.

Indexes

1. Finding aid available in repository.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections
2. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Circus owners.

Added author

1. Kimball, M. (Moses), 1799-1868.
2. Ford, Gordon Lester, 1823-1891.

Research call number

1. MssCol 215