Oklahoma Carnival Good For Token BECKMANN & GERETY

Description

TC-96245
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Carnival
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OK Exonumia PAGE 663
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TX1979
Also attributed to
Hugo, Oklahoma and Waco, Texas
24.22mm; 6 grams; This carnival was in business between 1923-1942. Owners were Fred Beckmann and Bernard S. Gerety. In 1923 they founded what has been known as the Beckmann & Gerety Shows. When the Amusement Corporation of America was formed in 1938, comprising the Royal American Shows, Beckmann & Gerety Shows and Rubin & Cherry Exposition, he was elected chairman of the board, a position he held until his death.