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    Oral history interview with Kristin Parra

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    Kristin Byrd Parra talked about her grandparents D.R. and Isla Miller and about growing up in the family's circus. She shared memories of performing the swinging ladder and working with the animals. Kristin explained her current responsibilities for the Carson & Barnes Circus, which include managing the animal permits, dealing with the various inspections related to animals, working with the sponsors, and different accounting aspects of the business.The "Big Top" Show Goes On: An Oral History of Occupations Inside and Outside the Canvas Circus Tent aims to preserve the voices and experiences of those involved with the work culture associated with Hugo, Oklahoma’s tent circus tradition

    Land Lease A between Carson Estate Company and Fred M. Kuwahara, 1949-1950

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    Describes lease agreement from October 1, 1949 to September 30, 1950 between Carson Estate Company and Fred M. Kuwahara with a yearly rent of $1,776. Land is described as approximately 59.2 acres. Carson Estate Company signatories are Edward A. Carson, president and Thomas P. Cooper, secretary

    Statement by [John] Victor Carson on Sue Sugano

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    Statement that to the knowledge of Mr. Carson that Sue Sugano is an upstanding citizen

    Statement by [John] Victor Carson on Kumakichi Watanabe

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    Statement that to the knowledge of Mr. Carson that Kumakichi Watanabe is an upstanding citizen

    Statement by [John] Victor Carson on Yasuhisa Matsumura

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    Statement that to the knowledge of Mr. Carson that Yasuhisa Matsumura is an upstanding citizen

    Statement by [John] Victor Carson on Kaishi Morita

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    Statement that to the knowledge of Mr. Carson that Kaichi Morita is an upstanding citizen

    Statement by [John] Victor Carson on Jan Pachi

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    Statement that to the knowledge of Mr. Carson that Jan Pachi is an upstanding citizen

    Statement by[John] Victor Carson on Toragusu Honda

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    Statement that to the knowledge of Mr. Carson that Toragusu Honda is an upstanding citizen

    Land Lease A between Carson Estate Company and Betty Hisu Kuwahara, October 1, 1946

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    Describes lease agreement from October 1, 1946 to September 30, 1947 between Carson Estate Company and Betty Hisu Kuwahara. Land is measured in chains. Yearly rent is $1,475. Carson Estate Company signatory is Hamilton H. Cotton, secretary. Signed by lessee

    Lease #9 between Carson Estate Company and Sunru Chang, 1949-1950

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    Describes lease terms beginning July 1, 1949, ending June 30, 1950 for nine acres of land on the Rancho San Pedro tract with a yearly rent of $270. Lease signed by Edward A. Carson and Thomas P. Cooper of Carson Estate Company. Lessee signature includes a Los Angeles address. Handwritten "OK" with Hamilton H. Cotton initials on second page
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