DVDs, 1938-2013 and undated
Scope and Contents
The DVD subseries contains recordings of various (non-Broadway) theatrical productions (2002-2013) and Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey circus productions (2003-2008 and undated), including two recordings entitled “Circus Train Adventure Six-Pack” and “Circus Train Adventure VII: The Final Journey,” which follow a Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey Circus train on tour. Of note within this subseries are eight DVDs containing reformatted early film footage of several circuses and circus acts (1938-circa 1950s), including Tim McCoy's Wild West, Clyde Beatty's Animal Thrills, Col Bros., Barnes Bros., Jack Webb, and Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey. The footage depicts various circus acts and performances, animals, and a circus train derailment.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-2013 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: McKinley, Philip Wm. (Philip William) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection. Audiovisual materials may be inaccessible pending reformatting. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 52.36 Cubic Feet (/ 122 boxes and 12 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
639 38th Street
Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu