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History of the Brandmiller Circus Collection

The Circus Comes to Miami...

On Tuesday, July 19, 2005, the Anthropology Museum welcomed the arrival of its new circus collection. Donated by Bob and Alison Brandmiller of Texas, the large collection is comprised of past and present circus memorabilia including books, periodicals, photos, posters, models, and much more.

Moving the collection into its new home in Upham Hall

With the help

of Miami faculty, staff, students and even the Brandmillers themselves, the entire collection was transferred safely to its new home in Upham Hall, Oxford campus, where it will be catalogued and stored.

Left: Bob Brandmiller unloading the last few items. Right: Dr. Ronald Spielbauer with the collection.

The circus collection will be made available to members of the public and students alike, however, for the time being appointments are necessary.

For more information regarding setting up appointments

Dr. Ronald Spielbauer

54 Upham Hall

513-529-1556

spielbrh@muohio.edu

contact:

Left: Dr. Spielbauer, Bob Brandmiller, and Associate Dean Francko looking over the collection. Right : The Spielbauers and the Brandmillers.

The Anthropology Department and the Anthropology Museum would like to thank the Brandmillers and everyone who helped to make the aquisition of this collection possible.