If you are interested in learning more about the circus, you might try
contacting or joining one of the following organizations,
or subscribing to one of the publications dedicated
to the circus.
| Organizations |
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CIRCUS FANS ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA (CFA)
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was founded in 1926, to create a broader understanding of the educational
and recreative value of the circus and a better appreciation of the art
of the Big Top. Its growing membership is kept informed of circus activities
through its bimonthly magazine The White Tops. Its Secretary-Treasurer
is Irvin C. Mohler, P.O. Box 59710, Potomac, MD 20859, email: mohlerbros@aol.com
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CIRCUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY (CHS)
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is made up of persons interested in the circus past and present. Information
and photos of circuses of years ago are brought to its members by The
Bandwagon, the Society's bimonthly magazine. Information about the
organization may be had from: Circus Historical Society, Dave Price, Secretary-Treasurer,
1954 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027-4014.
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CIRCUS MODEL BUILDERS (CMB)
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was founded in 1936 to bring together builders and owners of models of
circus equipment, either single units or complete shows, who generate broader
public interest in the circus through displays of their models. It publishes
The Little Circus Wagonsix times a year. Contact Evan L. Reichard,
1107 Bernadette Dr., Forest Hill, MD 21050-2706, (410) 879-7957.
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WINDJAMMERS
UNLIMITED
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members preserve the music of the circus on discs and tapes, with the aim
of bringing about museum preservation of this music, as well as preservation
in their private collections. Its magazine is Fanfare. Source of
information on this organization is Ward Stauth, Secretary-Treasurer, Route
5, Box 103, Corydon, IN 47112.
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SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CIRCUS ART
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Newly formed to help preserve art unique to the circus. Contact: Rev Tom
Bracewell (CFA CHS), P.O. Box 311192, Enterprise, AL 36331-1192. Email:
skypilot@entercomp.com
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THE SHOWMENS LEAGUE OF AMERICA
- Represent outdoor showmen.
Contact Pat Delaney or
Tom Killham.
| Publications |
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THE CIRCUS REPORT
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The premier "insider" weekly of the circus business. Contact Don Marcks,
525 Oak St., El Cerrito, California, 94530-3699. (510) 525-3332.
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AMUSEMENT BUSINESS
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BPI Communications, Inc., 49 Music Square West, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203.
(615) 321-4250.
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