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CWM Audio 4-14
Interview with Jean Carson, March 16, 1972

​16 minutes, 52 seconds ​
An interview with Jean Carson conducted by Dick Flint on March 16, 1972. Carson was a 55-year veteran of the circus starting in 1916 with the Barnum and Bailey Circus. After 1918 she continued with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus working in the wardrobe department moving up the ranks. By 1969 she was Superintendent of Ladies Wardrobe.  
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​Note: Sound quality is poor.
Note: While transcripts have been reviewed and corrected for noticeable errors, inconsistencies or misspellings may still exist in the document.

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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 
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