The showman and circus founder P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) was one of the founding trustees of Tufts College. The digital collection is a selection of items from the Phineas Taylor Barnum papers, 1818-1993. Highlights include photographs of Barnum Hall, Barnum circus characters, and Jumbo the elephant, as well as Jumbo memorabilia such as advertising cards and other illustrations.

Topics: Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), Jumbo
Collection Guide: A Guide to the Phineas Taylor Barnum papers, 1818-1993

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