Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils records

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unitid

{"value"=>"*T-Mss 2013-109", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"22543", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1941-1949", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1941/1949"}

date_inclusive_start

1941

date_inclusive_end

1949

keydate

1941

unittitle

{"value"=>"Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils records"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".21 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear feet"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1 box", "unit"=>"containers"}], "supress_display"=>true}

repository

{"id"=>"THE", "value"=>"Billy Rose Theatre Division"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils and the Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers were motorized thrill-shows that toured North America during the 1940s. The collection dates from 1941 to 1949 and holds programs, press releases, and newspaper clippings relating to Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils and the Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers."}

prefercite

{"value"=>"<p>Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils records, *T-Mss 2013-109. Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library.</p>"}

origination

{"value"=>"Beam, Ward", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"creator"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils and the Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers were motorized thrill-shows that toured North America during the 1940s. The shows featured series of events in which Hollywood stuntmen and daredevils performed risky automotive driving stunts, such as head-on collisions with other automobiles and structures, and driving through rings of fire.</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The collection dates from 1941 to 1949 and holds programs, press releases, and newspaper clippings relating to Ward Beam's World Champion Daredevils and the Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers. Press releases for the World Champion Daredevils contain detailed descriptions of the stunts that were part of the show. Programs for both the World Champion Daredevils and the Death Dodgers describe the history of each show and the stunts and stuntmen involved. The clippings review events from both shows in Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.</p>"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Unknown donor, unknown date.</p>"}

processinfo

{"type"=>"processing", "value"=>"<p>Compiled by <span class=\"name\">Robyn Hjermstad</span>, <span class=\"date\">2013</span></p>"}

{"value"=>"<p>Original order was maintained.</p>"}

userestrict

{"value"=>"<p>The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Theatre Division at theatrediv@nypl.org.</p>"}

extent_statement

.21 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1941

date_end

1949

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