Charles H. Baggett interview conducted by Tanya Ducker Finchum and Juliana M. Nykolaiszyn, 2011-07-01

Charles Baggett, born in 1941, talked about his father Herman, who owned car dealerships in Hugo, Oklahoma, and the relationship Herman developed with the circus community; in particular with D.R. Miller. Charles described his experiences growing up with children who traveled with the circus and shared his favorite memories of attending circuses through the years. After his father retired, Charles took over the family business and continued its relationship with the circus community.

Recorded at the Hugo Public Library, Hugo, Oklahoma, July 1, 2011.

The "Big Top" Show Goes On : Archie Green Fellows Project, 2011-2012 (AFC 2012/003: 00247) Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

To honor the memory of Archie Green (1917-2009), a fellowship program was established at the American Folklife Center in 2010. Archie Green Fellowships support new research in the contemporary culture and traditions of American workers.

In English.

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