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Episode 23: Circus Performers

Amplified Oklahoma Show Notes

March 12, 2018

In Choctaw County, Oklahoma, you’ll find the town of Hugo. Since the 1940s, Hugo has served as the winter quarters for several tent circuses that continue to travel from town to town, amazing children and adults alike. Under the big top, performers showcase their artistry and spend hours practicing and honing their craft. This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’re learning more about some of the artists who bring the circus to life. From the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program’s archives, we’ll listen to interview excerpts with performers Lucy Loyal, Dolly Pirtle, and Mary Rawls. Also joining us are two Oklahoma State University faculty members, Lee Brasuell and Henry Segerman, who created a new circus apparatus as part of their research.

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Christina Schrantz

Christina Schrantz is a junior international business and history major from Oklahoma City. She is involved on campus in both the Spears School of Business and the History Department, through many different organizations. Christina plans on attending law school after her graduation in 2019 and is considering becoming a professor. She hopes to continue to share her love of history with others.