Advertisements for intersex circus performers
Overview
Pamphlets and advertisements for intersex circus performers between 1920-1940.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1920-1940
Creator
- Jay, Ricky (Former owner, Person)
Condition Description
In good condition.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.04 linear feet (1 box)Pamphlets and advertisements for intersex circus performers, some with accompanying text about performers.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged as received.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Custodial History
Prior to this acquisition, this material was in the Ricky Jay collection.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2024MT-28. Purchased from Potter & Potter Auctions with the Rose and Marion Hannah Winter Fund, 2023 October 30.
Processing Information
Processed and minimally rehoused by Katherine Gaburo, 2024.
Creator
- Jay, Ricky (Former owner, Person)
- Title
- Advertisements for intersex circus performers, circa 1920-1940 (MS Thr 2310): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 2024 January 4
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03642
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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