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Have we got the collection for you! The Circus Historical Society has been preserving over 80 years of circus history, which is currently available in the Internet Archive. Publishing in-depth articles, art, and stories relating to circus history, Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society researches and contributes significantly to circus education dating back to 1940.
Some of our favorite items include (but are not limited to): - SPEC Vol 1 No 1(1940): The one that started it all. This introductory SPEC publication, which shared the goals of The Circus Historical Society, was the first ever to bring together the combined interests of circus collectors, fans, performers, and more.
- Bandwagon Vol 4 No 2 (1960): In addition to the visually compelling art on the cover, this issue contains a fascinating log of all the elephants in circuses across the United States from 1900 to 1959.
- Bandwagon Vol 43 No 1 (1999): In true Internet Archive fashion, the intersection of wacky and wonderful with technological innovation will always pique our interest. This issue's write-up on the impact of the stake driver (invented in 1904) on the resurrection of big-top tents is one we recommend reading about.
Between the marvel of circus assembly, appreciation for the historic art and culture it provided, and a behind-the-scenes understanding of running a full show, this collection of historic circus paraphernalia has much for those curious to explore. -The Internet Archive Team | 
