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2018.3033.228, Big Apple Circus: Clown Around Town

Container:
Box 5
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
2000
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Edith Lauren Theater Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Edith Lauren Theater Collection
Edith Lauren Theater Collection / Series 1: Playbills
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep831d16591-48e7-4cd3-ab18-0e552f88406e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1488-ref228

Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers

Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Names:
Big Apple Circus  Search this
Carson & Barnes Circus  Search this
Circus Vargas  Search this
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus  Search this
Culpepper and Merriweather Circus  Search this
Franzen Bros. Circus  Search this
Kelly Miller Circus  Search this
Roberts Bros. Circus  Search this
Sterling and Reid Bros. Circus  Search this
Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus  Search this
Walker Bros. Circus  Search this
Extent:
4 Cubic feet (12 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Correspondence
Interviews
Negatives
Notes
Photographs
Programs
Schedules
Slides (photographs)
Date:
1990-2015
bulk 1992-1999
Scope and Contents:
The collection, compiled and photographed by Dawn Rogala, documents daily life in traveling, tented circuses in America, including: Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers, Circus Vargas, Sterling & Reid Brothers, Culpepper and Merriweather, Carson and Barnes, Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus, Big Apple Circus, Carson and Barnes Circus, Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, Franzen Brothers Circus, Roberts Brothers Circus, Sterling and Reid Brothers Circus, and Walker Brothers Circus. The collection consists primarily of photographic materials such as slides, prints and negatives. It also includes Rogala's project files containing schedules, programs, notes, correspondence, pictures of Rogala on the road, etc., and transcribed interviews that Rogala conducted.
Arrangement:
The collection is divided into seven series.

Series 1: Black-and-White Negatives, and Color Transparencies, 1992-1995

Series 2: Xerographic Prints, 1992-1998

Series 3: Low Resolution Xerographic Prints, 1992-1998

Series 4: Interview Transcripts, 1995, 1998

Series 5: Early Organization of the Book, 2005

Series 6: Miscellaneous Ephemera, 1990-2015

Series 7: Miscellaneous Materials, 1993-1996

Series 8: Oversize, 1992-1993
Biographical / Historical:
A paintings conservator and photographer, Rogala traveled with every tented, full time, traveling American circus which traveled at least eight months of every year, during the years 1992-1998. She photographed not only the performances, but the behind-the-scenes activities of setting up and breaking down, and activities such as animal care (especially elephants), costuming, make-up, and day-to-day life on the road.
Provenance:
Collection donated by Dawn V. Rogala, 2017.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Topic:
Acrobats  Search this
Circus  Search this
Circuses (performances)  Search this
Clowns  Search this
Elephants  Search this
Genre/Form:
Correspondence -- 1990-2000
Interviews -- 1990-2000
Negatives -- 1990-2000
Notes -- 1990-2000
Photographs -- 1990-2000
Photographs -- Color photoprints -- 1990-2000
Programs -- 1990-2000
Schedules -- 1990-2000
Slides (photographs) -- 1990-2000
Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.1427
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Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82784bba9-0f8b-44c3-8b59-217213eb1864
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-1427
Online Media:

Buehler, Stuart-Big Apple Circus

Collection Creator:
Jamison Thomas Gallery  Search this
Container:
Box 16, Folder 13
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1988
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is available in the Archives' Washington, D.C. research facility. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Jamison Thomas Gallery records, 1940-1996, bulk 1980-1996. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Jamison Thomas Gallery Records
Jamison Thomas Gallery Records / Series 6: Artists' Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9b5038630-9659-42c9-b8ff-7c2a3d930fcc
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-jamithog-ref442

Big Apple Circus, color slides and transparencies; also color negatives and black-and-white prints

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1992-1994
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 1: Black and White Negatives, Color Transparencies
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89e51d85d-ec36-48b3-b0b1-88e511d0d537
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref515

Big Apple Circus, black-and-white negatives, primarily 35mm,with contact sheets and some enlargements

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1992-1994
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 1: Black and White Negatives, Color Transparencies
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep889976253-c590-405b-82db-1fb53303c47b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref516

Big Apple Circus, color slides and transparencies

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 2
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 1: Black and White Negatives, Color Transparencies
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82c3aeb7b-5d61-4299-8a45-180b8597df74
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref517

Big Apple Circus, black-and-white negatives, with contact sheets

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 2
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 1: Black and White Negatives, Color Transparencies
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8cdac2258-2156-4f30-bc4b-0ec948995a3b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref518

Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 9, Folder 1-2
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1992-1994
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 2: Xerographic Prints
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8f949e57d-2e76-4862-b5d2-0ce7e3f70edb
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref528

Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 9, Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1992-1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 3: Low Resolution Xerographic Prints
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep83ef60948-656d-46c7-b352-33b454464eec
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref539

Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 10, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 3: Low Resolution Xerographic Prints
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8665aced6-2140-42d6-a5e6-99c638ce0610
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref540

Paul Binder, co-founder and artistic director, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep83e3eaa62-35b5-4e71-864e-5c5948c1f22a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref554

Katherine Schumann Binder (10 years old), performing company member (and daughter of Paul Binder and Katja Schumann) Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep884f5fa23-3d4c-4d36-8b0c-ab0eaf895c40
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref555

Al Calienes,performing company member. Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep85f89f00d-d76a-455d-98ce-0b4525154796
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref558

R. Lara, house crew, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep81adb2f7a-8d28-4819-9880-dd03d0011520
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref564

David LeBlanc, director of operations and tent boss, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep895987126-1bc9-4062-9bd3-a3640b620be9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref565

Barry Lubin, performing company member (""Grandma""),Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep803f42e8d-a5aa-479b-9409-0365c35fdaf1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref567

Eli Milcheva,performing company member, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 15
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep86833931d-ec18-4ae5-83c2-61f64312bb5c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref568

Jim Moran, assistant ring crew chief, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 16
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8e786e8a0-9121-4c27-8c2d-2f4bc3287437
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref569

Lucio Nicolodi acrobatics trainer, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 19
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8895f53d9-b46c-455c-ae30-5c6b7d81a636
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref572

Denise Loyal Pickup,production office, Big Apple Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 7, Folder 20
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1995
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Photographer retains copyright until death.
Collection Citation:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers
Dawn V. Rogala Circus Photographs and Papers / Series 4: Interview Transcripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b12cd028-c4c5-48a4-bbce-6017a52d66f8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref573

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