Siebrand Bros.

| April 22, 2011

Frank Keefer had the snake show on the Siebrand midway. Photo mid 1940’s taken  in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Later Norman Prather took over the snake show in the 1950’s.

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Siebrand Bros

| April 22, 2011

This is how it looked from the outside. When all of the semis were lined up in a long circle,  the midway was all most 3 quarters of a mile long. The different shows were on the side and rides in the center. The circus took up the back half which alone was a little […]

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Billboard News

| April 22, 2011

Prather family collection.

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The A.S.A.

| April 22, 2011

The Arizona Showmen’s Association is still going strong today.

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Manny King

| April 15, 2011

I have been in touch these past few months with Manny and he is doing well.  September 5, he will be 88 years young . Manny King with out doubt  is a living legend.

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Emmet Kelly

| April 14, 2011

Emmet Kelly was one of the most famous clowns in the world. He performed in the Ringling Bros Barnum & Baily Circus for years. The circus was  known as the greatest show on earth. Emmet just may have been the greatest clown on earth.

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Mabel Stark #1

| April 14, 2011

Mabel breaking in a new member of the act.  This black panther is a little reluctant. Photo taken on the Al G. Barnes Circus 1926.

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Mabel Stark #2

| April 14, 2011

This may look like an attack, but it is not.  Just having a little careful fun.  Al G. Barnes Circus 1924

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Bob McPherson

| April 14, 2011

At the time of this photo McPherson was performing with the American Circus Corporation.

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Howard King

| April 14, 2011

Howard King with his wife Gladys. 1929. King Bros Circus.

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