Ringling

Author : David C. Weeks
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1993-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813059396

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Ringling by David C. Weeks Pdf

John Nicholas Ringling's years in Sarasota spanned the final quarter-century of his life. On Florida's west coast, as the Ringling's Circus became "the greatest show on earth," he collected Baroque paintings, European decorative art, and Italian statuary, built the ostentatious mansion Ca'd'Zan, developed and marketed most of the barrier islands around Sarasota Bay, and became the focus of a confusing pastiche of acclaim, misconception, and suspicion. Sarasota's Ringling Museum is his priceless cultural legacy to the people of Florida and the world of art--an inheritance at risk for the ten years that Ringling's estate was in probate. The author of this first intensive look at Ringling's presence in Sarasota sets the man against the backdrop of Florida from World War I through the land boom and the turbulent twenties into the depression years and Ringling's lapse into obscurity. Illustrated with nearly fifty black-and-white photographs, many never before published, this is the chronicle of a man, as the foreword claims, "who was not afraid to think or live on a grand scale, who knew what he wanted from life, and from art."

Author : Sandra Gurvis
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781683342991

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Three Ringling Circus by Sandra Gurvis Pdf

Sarasota would not be what it is today without the influence of the Ringling family, particularly John and Mable Ringling and John’s brother Charles. Unlike some other entertainers of the era, the Ringling family saw their enterprise as a business and as a way of entertaining the masses through good, clean fun. Three Ringling Circus will focus on the history of this family and will bring to life (and light) their past and present impact on Sarasota’s unique artistic, historical and cultural scene, a rarity in Florida, where much of the economy is driven by tourism and the retirement industry.

Author : Henry Ringling North,Alden Hatch
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781839740442

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Circus Kings Our Ringling Family Story by Henry Ringling North,Alden Hatch Pdf

The Circus Kings, first published in 1960 and authored by a nephew of the original Ringling Brothers, is a fascinating insider's account of circus life and lore. From humble beginnings in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the Ringling family would go on to create “The Greatest Show on Earth,” delighting audiences across America. Along the way, however, were the behind-the-scenes financial struggles, tragedies such as fires and labor strikes, legal battles, and changing entertainment tastes. Henry Ringling North ran Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1936 to 1967, along with his older brother, John. Included are 18 pages of photographs. "Told in the first person with spirit, modesty, and almost stunning candor, . . . [North's] intimate documentary of a restless, quarreling, affectionate, often vulgar, innately genteel, greedy and generous, tricky but honest, vividly imaginative clan comes perilously close to being a tour de force. . . . A wonderful and worthwhile book."--New York Times Book Review "A fascinating, excellently written book for everyone, young or old, who has ever loved a circus."—Herald Tribune Book Review

Author : Jerry Apps
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780870205521

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Tents, Tigers and the Ringling Brothers by Jerry Apps Pdf

This new addition to the Badger Biography series for young readers features the story of the young Ringling brothers of circus fame. The book tells the inspiring story of the seven sons of German and French immigrants who were guided by their dreams to escape poverty through hard work and ambition. These entrepreneurial brothers moved with their parents to Baraboo, Wisconsin where their fantastic circus adventure began. With no circus experience, the brothers tackled one of the riskiest businesses of the time. Each brother contributed his unique talents to make their enterprise successful. The Ringling Brothers were admired for their technological innovations, strategy and devotion to education. They were also esteemed for their genuine appreciation of their audience.

Author : Deborah W. Walk,John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Art museums
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016288859

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A Guide to the Archives of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art by Deborah W. Walk,John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Pdf

Author : Ringling Museum of the Circus,Mel Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Circus
ISBN : UCR:31210005518871

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Ringling Circus Museum by Ringling Museum of the Circus,Mel Miller Pdf

Author : Kate Holmes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780429594311

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Female Aerialists in the 1920s and Early 1930s by Kate Holmes Pdf

Female solo aerialists of the 1920s and early 1930s were internationally popular performers in the largest live performance mass entertainment of the period in the UK and USA. Yet these aerialists and this period in circus history have been largely forgotten despite the iconic image of ‘the’ female aerialist still flaring in the popular imagination. Kate Holmes uses insights gained as a practitioner to reconstruct in detail the British and American performances and public personae of key stars such as Lillian Leitzel, Luisita Leers, and the Flying Codonas, revealing what is performed and implicit in today’s practice. Using a wealth of original sources, this book considers the forgotten stars whose legacy of the cultural image of the female aerialist echoes. Locating performers within wider cultural histories of sport, glamour, and gender, this book asks important questions about their stardom, including: Why were female aerialists so alluring when their muscularity challenged conservative ideals of femininity and how did they participate in change? What was it about their movements and the spaces they performed in that activated such strong audience responses? This book is vital reading for students and practitioners of aerial performance, circus, gender, popular performance, and performance studies.

Author : Patricia Ringling Buck,John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39076002238710

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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art by Patricia Ringling Buck,John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Pdf

Author : John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art,Anthony F. Janson
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Painting
ISBN : UCSD:31822001059377

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Great Paintings from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art,Anthony F. Janson Pdf

Author : Stephen Troy
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781450283267

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Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred ... with a Twist by Stephen Troy Pdf

Learn life lessons from the expertstwenty-five business leaders who made their marks but did so with a bit of a twist. In this series of profiles, author Stephen K. Troy takes a detailed look at people who walked down nontraditional paths to achieve success. Many of these leaders are no longer celebrated or remembered, but their achievements changed the course of business and continue to influence society. Youll learn about the unassuming billionaire who gave away his entire fortune during his lifetime to better the world. Not everyone was so generous; one scoundrel stole billions. Some are more obscure than others, and this text brings their accomplishments to light. Leaders profiled include Aaron Burr, Henry Ford, John Ringling, Robert Morris, Frank Woolworth, Forrest Mars Sr., Daniel Ludwig, Iva Kreuger and many more. Whether you are a student, a business leader, or someone considering a career in business, youll be entertained, informed, and educated as you read Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred With a Twist.

Author : Michael Skidgell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625845221

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The Hartford Circus Fire by Michael Skidgell Pdf

Through firsthand accounts, interviews with survivors and a gripping collection of vintage photographs, author Michael Skidgell attempts to make sense of one of Hartford's worst tragedies. Almost 7,000 fans eagerly packed into the Ringling Brothers big top on July 6, 1944. With a single careless act, an afternoon at the "Greatest Show on Earth" quickly became one of terror and tragedy as the paraffin-coated circus tent caught fire. Panicked crowds rushed for the few exits, but in minutes, the tent collapsed on those still struggling to escape below. A total of 168 lives were lost, many of them children, with many more injured and forever scarred by the events. Hartford and the surrounding communities reeled in the aftermath as investigators searched for the source of the fire and the responsible parties.

Author : Eliot Kleinberg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781561646630

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Historical Traveler's Guide to Florida by Eliot Kleinberg Pdf

From Fort Pickens in the Panhandle to Fort Jefferson in the ocean 40 miles beyond Key West, historical travelers will find many adventures waiting for them in Florida. In this new updated edition the author presents 74 of his favorites—17 of them are new to this edition, and the rest have been completely updated. Along the Gulf Coast, see Henry Plant's Moorish jewel of a hotel in Tampa; John Ringling's home and art and circus museums in Sarasota; and the humble homes of Cuban and Italian cigar workers in legendary Ybor City. Up in north Florida visit Civil War battlefields; stroll the University of Florida campus; and see buffalo and wild Spanish horses on Paynes Prairie. In central Florida explore Eatonville, home of writer Zora Neale Hurston, and listen to carillon music as you stroll the gardens around Bok Tower. Down in the keys find the 250-year-old wreck of the San Pedro, a "living museum in the sea" and the Key West home of famous author Ernest Hemingway.

Author : United States
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1110 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:31951P01090291G

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United States Statutes at Large by United States Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Soil surveys
ISBN : UOM:39015059078132

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Soil Survey by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anna Sutton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781350305113

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People, Management and Organizations by Anna Sutton Pdf

This brand new and innovative core textbook fuses topics from the related fields of organizational behaviour and human resource management to provide new insight into the interconnectedness of these important and complementary areas. The text takes an integrated and dynamic approach to the study of how work and people are organized and puts the human at the centre of human resource management and organizational behaviour. The accessible student-centred focus and wide range of learning features makes the book an ideal course text for students at all levels. Combining a strong applied approach with a concise and jargon-free writing style, this book will help readers to understand underlying principles and apply them to their future careers as managers and HR practitioners. This textbook caters for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students studying modules that synthesise human resource management and organizational behaviour topics. It is also an ideal text for those studying any HRM module that takes an applied approach.