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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:

Kelly Miller Circus, black-and-white negatives and contact sheets, color slides

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 4
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.
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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/ep8fd8be931-4be3-439c-be08-e459ffdde80f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref524

Kelly Miller Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 9, Folder 7
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.
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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/ep873b934e3-a73c-409a-a971-d333f9018c13
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref534

Kelly Miller Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 11, 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/ep847ae5519-45a0-454a-a91b-52d93614a95e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref546

Kelly Miller Circus

Collection Photographer:
Rogala, Dawn V.  Search this
Container:
Box 8, Folder 9
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 6: Miscellaneous Ephemera
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8dec6a49e-9d2d-46fc-bc06-542acba67c0b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1427-ref591

Audio Log Sheets

Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival / Series 2: Circus Arts / Audio
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5fb09f8a5-50dd-4258-9dce-a788032b1865
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-sff-2017-ref1017
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Zippo Powdering

Maker:
Rogala, Dawn  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 16 in x 20 in; 40.64 cm x 50.8 cm
Object Name:
gelatin silver print
Date made:
1995
Date printed:
2017-06-26
Subject:
Circus  Search this
Men  Search this
ID Number:
2017.0202.0002
Accession number:
2017.0202
Catalog number:
2017.0202.0002
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6463-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1847842

Children's Magical Theater

Maker:
Rogala, Dawn  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 20 in x 16 in; 50.8 cm x 40.64 cm
Object Name:
gelatin silver print
Date made:
1995
Date printed:
2017-06-21
Subject:
Circus  Search this
ID Number:
2017.0202.0005
Accession number:
2017.0202
Catalog number:
2017.0202.0005
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6465-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1847845

Last Act in Kentucky

Maker:
Rogala, Dawn  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 20 in x 16 in; 50.8 cm x 40.64 cm
Object Name:
cibachrome
Date made:
1995
Subject:
Circus  Search this
ID Number:
2017.0202.0010
Accession number:
2017.0202
Catalog number:
2017.0202.0010
See more items in:
Work and Industry: Photographic History
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6468-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1847850

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