The Sporting and Theatrical Journal was published in Chicago in the 1880s, editor Charles C. Corbett. It included information on circuses and their staff, performers, etc.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, March 8, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, March 15, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news and special articles on Adam Forepaugh Sr. & Jr.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, March 22, 1884 (pdf file). Circus and museum news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, March 29, 1884 (pdf file). Circus and museum news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, April 5, 1884 (pdf file). Circus and museum news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, April 12, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, April 19, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, April 26, 1884 (pdf file). Circus and museum news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, May 3, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, May 10, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, May 17, 1884 (pdf file). Circus routes, news, not complete.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, May 24, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, May 31, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, June 7, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes, museums.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, June 14, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes, museums.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, June 21, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes, Adam Forepaugh Jr.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, June 28, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes. Peek-a-Boo Club not complete.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, July 5, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news (not complete), routes.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, July 12, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, July 19, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes, museums.
Sporting and Theatrical Journal, July 26, 1884 (pdf file). Circus news, routes.
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