Contributions

Providing photos of Jumper #1, Beauty, who belongs to her, and acting as both encouragement and a fountain of knowledge with her recollections, information, and scans from relevant magazines. Without Linda's help, I would be nowhere near as far along in my research.

Providing photos and historical information that I could not find anywhere on the internet, including the original operating location of the carousel. Without his in-depth knowledge, I would know nothing of this carousels history before the Higareda brothers.

Providing information regarding the potential carvers of Jumper #8 and Jumper #9. Sharing scans of Stander #7 restored, including the source. And for sending me several copies of The Carousel News & Trader to scan for the website. His knowledge and generosity has been invaluable towards my research.

Providing photos of Stander #1 and Stander #8 before and during restoration, which he did the wood restorations for. 

Providing photos and information about Jumper #11. Preserving numerous carousel figures and their history for public display.

Providing photos and information about Jumper #29. Checking their archives for documents and magazines to aid in my research. They are also a wonderful resource of carousel history and information and have a wonderful collection of figures that they have preserved.

For taking the time to speak with me about his experience as a carousel restorer, including his history restoring a few of the Mexican Muller figures, and for sharing his experience at the initial silent auction.

Providing photos of Jumper #1 before, during, and after the restoration process, and for sharing knowledge and information.

Providing knowledge and giving me various leads for my research, including the names of various relevant people, and for her contributions to the preservation and restoration of beautiful carousel figures.

Providing photos of Stander #8 before, during, and post-restoration, which she did the paintwork for.

Providing information about the carousel's history, including a retelling of the story that she heard from Daniel Higareda.

Trying to find information regarding her father and uncle's purchase and sale of the figures, and for providing photos of the various reproductions that her family carved of the figures. 

For reviving my passion for carousels and being one of the only carousel content creators on the internet, sharing carousel history with the world.