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Leondor Brothers collection , 1892-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Leondor Brothers; Leondor, Mae
- Title
- Leondor Brothers collection
- Dates
- 1892-1919 (inclusive)18921919
- Quantity
- 0.75 linear feet, (3 containers ) : 1 record storage box, 1 flat box, 1 oversized folder
- Collection Number
- Ax 082
- Summary
- The Leondor brothers and Mae Leondor performed in the Pantages and Orpheum circus circuits, and starred in the Ringling Bros. Circus from 1890-1910. This collection contains programs, posters, correspondences, contracts, letterheads, sheet music, photographs, newspapers, and clippings relating to the Leondor Brothers' and Mae Leondor's career as circus and vaudeville performers.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Leondor brothers and Mae Leondor (1875-1959) performed in the Pantages and Orpheum circus circuits, and starred in the Ringling Bros. Circus from 1890-1910. Charles Leondor (originally Charles Landauer) of the Leondor brothers was born in Neustadt Germany, immigrating to America at a young age with his family. Mae Leondor was born on May 11, 1875 in Sterling Illinois. She was a vocalist performer. Charles Leondor and Mae married in the 1890s (reported in different sources as 1894 and 1897). Around the turn of the century they travelled west with the McMann Shows. The Leondor brothers briefly ran a full one-ring circus on East Stark Street in Portland, Oregon with a full troupe of performers. The Leondor brothers were originally acrobats, but are most famous for their "white act" in which they appeared to be made of marble and recreated statue scenes and artwork, sometimes as a duo and sometimes as a trio with Mae. Charles Leondor died in 1911 in Portland, Oregon. Mae Leondor resided in Portland, Oregon after her husband's death. She died in 1959 in Portland, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains programs, posters, correspondences, contracts, letterheads, sheet music, photographs, newspapers, and clippings relating to the Leondor Brothers' and Mae Leondor's career as circus and vaudeville performers. The Leondor Brothers performed as a duo, as a trio with Mae Leondor, and as a four person acrobat act with Mae Leondor and Zeta. Collection includes materials from dates 1892-1919. Materials subjects include the acts of The Leondor Brothers, "The Four Leondors Society Acrobats," "3 Leondors Famous Statuary," "3 Leondors Statue Artists," "Adonis Troupe of 9 Roman Gladiators," and "The 9 Landauer Troupe". The collection spans performances across the United States, with an emphasis on the west coast and Portland Oregon. There are various spellings of Leondor within the collection.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Leondor Brothers collection |
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team. Revised by Emily Haskins.
2010
