Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus posters
Scope and Contents
Collection of posters advertising the Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus performances that took place in San Marcos, Texas on September 15th, probably in the year 1964. Twelve of the posters include text only. Posters with images consist of two parts: a larger poster containing the title and image and a second, smaller poster containing date and location information pasted to the bottom. Arranged according to subject.
Dates
- circa 1964
Creator
- Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. University Archives owns the physical items in our collections, but copyright normally belongs to the creator of the materials or their heirs. The researcher has full responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish from copyright holders, and abiding by current copyright laws when publishing or displaying copies.
Historical note
Clyde Beatty was a circus entertainer and lion tamer who ran his own circus. After facing financial harship in 1956 Beatty sold his circus to Frank McClosky and Walter Kernan. In 1959 the circus was renamed The Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus. Clyde Beatty continued to perform with the show until his death in 1965.
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (One flat box (21 x 25).)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of posters advertising the Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus performances that took place in San Marcos, Texas on September 15th, probably in the year 1964.
Physical Location
Materials may be stored off-site. Advance notice may be required for use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Harold C. Tedford, former instructor, Theater Department, in October 2017.
- Title
- Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus posters
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021 June: Revised for DACS compliance, Nicole Critchley
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives, Texas State University Repository
Alkek Library Room 580
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
UnivArchives@txstate.edu