A Well Known Circus Owner

| October 19, 2010

This is a photo of Guy Gil Gray taken in 1933. I soon will be posting numerous photos of the Gil Gray Circus. These photos have been supplied for the circus blog by Mary Gray Frasier Gil’s daughter.

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Joe Barrera

| October 17, 2010

Joe Barrera was called Mexican Joe and was featured on the Miller Bros 101 Ranch Show 1908, where he was a trick rider and roping stunts.  In 1945 Joaquin Sanchez appeared in the new addition of the 101 produced by Jimmy Woods.  Joaquin Sanchez was the Mexican vaquero in the show performing trick riding and roping. Sanchez […]

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Wild West Poster

| October 17, 2010

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Banner Line

| October 17, 2010

In their time, the out door shows were the best thing going.  You can only imagine the excitement at this bally.

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My Hero

| October 17, 2010

Gordon Pawnee Bill and May Lillie his wife. She became part of the show as most wives did. She performed a sharp shooting act. I couldn’t help but to use the title “My Hero”.

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May Lillie

| October 17, 2010

                                        May Lillie…. Pawnee Bill’s wife took dead aim.

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William Frederick Cody

| October 17, 2010

                                                                       BUFFALO BILL                                                     Famous for his wild west show.

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Pawnee Bill and Buckskin Jim

| October 17, 2010

This photo shows them both standing in front of a painted back drop. It is said that Buckskin Jim was a performer on the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show. I received some of these photos via email…. thank you who ever you are for sharing. Please send more if you wish…………… Please read the comment […]

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Bill and Bill

| October 17, 2010

                     Two great American showmen…. Pawnee Bill and Buffalo Bill.

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Pete and Ted

| October 10, 2010

I never knew Pete, but I’ve known Ted Dewayne almost a life time….. and what a pleasure as he was such a fine person.

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