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Prince & Joe Anderson #1
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 [...]
Prince #2
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
Prince was taken out into the woods, then bound by his front and back legs. He now is made ready for his execution, 1898.
The Royal White Elephant
thecircusblog | March 29, 2012
This photo was taken at a a circus parade. However the date and name of the circus is unknown to me. Thanks Bob for your comment, Who would ever guess.
Powers Elephants
thecircusblog | March 26, 2012
This photo was taken at the New York Hippodrome. The actual year is unknown to me, but I would guess some time in the 1920′s……..Need help on a date……………….. Bob Cline has another great comment. I agree Bob on the date 1915.
Power’s Elephants
thecircusblog | March 21, 2012
I was quite surprised after I developed this photo on Epson photo shop. It is a great photo and dates back to the early 1900′s. All the information I have is what you see…… I can only guess they were show elephants and were lead to this river near the circus lot. A must read [...]
Mac & Peggy MacDonald
thecircusblog | February 18, 2012
This elephant in Opal. I believe she was the first elephant to do the “One Leg Stand.” Opal was trained by Mac MacDonald. Mac also trained the Besielou elephants named after Bessie and Louie Stern, owners of Polack Bros Circus. In my opinion, Mac MacDonald was the finest of all the great elephant trainers. Thank [...]
Jumbo II #2
thecircusblog | February 18, 2012
This photo of Jumbo II was taken in in 1935 at the Cole Bros, Clyde Beatty Circus winter quarters Rochester, Indiana. I am hoping that someone can name the bullman working with Jumbo.
Black Diamond
thecircusblog | January 23, 2012
Black Diamond, an Al G. Barnes elephant was condemned to death because he had killed and no longer could be trusted with people. I get alot of emails asking questions about different circus elephants. I am knowledgeable to a certain extent on this matter, but I would like to direct you to someone I believe [...]
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