Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Charles Hague Davis Papers
c.00387
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Davis, Charles Hague
- Title
- Charles Hague Davis papers
- ID
- c.00387
- Date [inclusive]
- 1899-1956
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet 4 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".
Biographical Note
Davis was a showman and business manager for the Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Shows, and the Ringling Brothers Circus. He negotiated the purchase of the Barnum and Bailey Circus for Ringling Brothers. After severing his connection with Ringling Brothers, Davis returned to his home town of Lansing, Michigan, where he became a prominent businessman and civic leader, and served as secretary of the Lansing Chamber of Commerce (1914-1928).
Scope and Contents note
The papers include a scrapbook (1899-1955) containing Davis' circus business correspondence, photographs, and newspaper clippings; and a photocopy of a biographical sketch of Davis written in 1956 by his daughter, Mildred Davis Barr; and a 1908 program for the Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections July 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. Charles W. Barr, 1966-05-17. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows.
Genre(s)
- Scrapbooks
Geographic Name(s)
- Lansing (Mich.)
Personal Name(s)
- Barr, Charles W., II
Subject(s)
- Circus
Collection Inventory
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Biographical Sketch |
1 | |||
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Biographical Sketch (continued) and Barnum and Bailey Program |
2 | |||
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Daily journal 1902-1908 |
3 | |||
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Postcards of early Lansing 1840-1871 |
4 | |||