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BURSON, Arthur T (1883–1960). Photo and Ephemera Archive. 1883-1960. Folder filled with photographs, letterheads, biographical notes, correspondence, selective service card, signed 1928 contract with Metro Goldwyn Meyer for one week at $500, and an employee ticket signed by Pat Valdo. Good to very good.Burson was a high and slack wire artist turned clown, who performed in numerous circuses beginning at age seventeen, and who was credited by Emmett Kelly as having taught him everything he learned about being a clown.