thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
This photo was taken in 1898. I was able to get some info, but most was vague information that was on the negative envelope. It’s written that Joe Anderson was killed by this elephant called Prince. I found another negative which is on the next post. There was no info on it as well or [...]
thecircusblog | August 17, 2011
Photo taken in Marion, Indiana in 1923. On top of the elephant is John Robinson. On the far left is “Cheerful” Gardener, Superintendent of Elephants. The next person’s name is unknown to me. Next to him is Gardener Wilson, Press Agent, George Ryan, William Kellogg, E. Reynolds, Danny Odem, Manager, and Charles Berry, Equestrian Director. [...]
thecircusblog | August 20, 2010
This is what I call papering! Thanks Dan for the great photo. I am quiet sure the circus blogers will enjoy it. I am guessing the photo was taken in the mid 1930′s. It reads on the posters the town they are playing,,,, Lynchburg.
thecircusblog | July 7, 2010
It is said that since 1915 there has not been a season without a Hanneford appearing in one or in part of a leading American circus including their own shows. “Poodles Hanneford” is the third from the left, His mother is standing to his left.
thecircusblog | January 30, 2010
Peter Nelson on the John Robbin’s Circus 1923. He was considered to be one of the finest cat trainers of his time.
thecircusblog | January 25, 2010
thecircusblog | January 10, 2010
While Rummaging though an old box, I found some A B books. We used to know them as the Billboard. I posted a few Photos, Just because I am sentimental. More to come later.
thecircusblog | December 6, 2009
Mlle Auora and her Polar Bears seen here in this rare photo of 1898. She also performed with the Bostock Wild Animal Circus. Later a simlar act was presented by Ursula Bottcher on the 106th edition of Ringling Bros and Barnun Circus. Hopefully, I will soon have a photo of Ursula. Thannk you Adaline [...]
thecircusblog | December 6, 2009
I personally never knew the Cristianis to have an after show, but as you see in this ad, they must have added a congress of Cowboys and Indians to compete with other circuses. Note the other great names. In the late 1950′s our family went to visit the Christianis when they played El Monte, CA.
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
If anyone out there in the circus world has information on this circus please inform me. The only thing I know is what is in this ad. See comment made by Roy Morris.
