Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America, Consolvo Tent Records, 1938-1951, undated | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America, Consolvo Tent Records, 1938-1951, undated

ID: 001/01/MSS 2016-091

Primary Creator: Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America. Consolvo Tent.

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 01/01/2016

Subjects: Baltimore (Md.), Men--Societies and clubs, Newport News (Va.), New York (N.Y.), Norfolk (Va.), Organizations, Portsmouth (Va.), Princess Anne County (Va.), Richmond (Va.), Staunton (Va.), Suffolk (Va.), Virginia Beach (Va.), Washington (D.C.)

Forms of Material: Booklets, Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence, Envelopes, Financial statements, Membership lists, Menus, Publications (document genre)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Mid-1940s correspondence, largely from secretary Don C. Harrison regarding memberships and annual dues to the Charles H. Consolvo Tent of the Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection includes a few ephemeral items from 1940 to 1951 including a menu, booklet, and newspaper clipping.

Biographical Note

The Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America is a national charitable organization founded in New York City. The purpose of the organization is to have fun while promoting charities. The Consolvo Tent in Norfolk, Virginia was named for Colonel Charles H. Consolvo, a local hotel proprietor and former co-owner of the Cole Bros. Circus.

Subject/Index Terms

Baltimore (Md.)
Men--Societies and clubs
Newport News (Va.)
New York (N.Y.)
Norfolk (Va.)
Organizations
Portsmouth (Va.)
Princess Anne County (Va.)
Richmond (Va.)
Staunton (Va.)
Suffolk (Va.)
Virginia Beach (Va.)
Washington (D.C.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Purchase

Preferred Citation: Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America, Consolvo Tent Records, MSS 2016-091, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 4, 2017.

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