thecircusblog | February 29, 2016
I just revived this photo sent by Shirley Henry Atayde. Every now and then she will find old pictures of our grandfather. The Dromedary and calf were part of his menagerie and perhaps did a spec walk around. I don’t know if this calf was born on the show or not. Grandfather… J.E. was always in search […]
thecircusblog | February 29, 2016
This is a picture of my grandfather mounted on paint horse, ready for spec. I believe the date to be 1919. It was not until later years when he acquired a three pole top.
thecircusblog | February 29, 2016
This photo was part of an article from a magazine. It may have been related to Ringling Bros or Clyde Beatty?? It was from the early 1950’s.
thecircusblog | February 29, 2016
Mac and Peggy, you could not find better people to know. Mac made bull hooks as a hobby. On one visit that Dad and I made at their home, Mac gave me ball hook and to this day still have it. I am grateful and proud to own it.
thecircusblog | February 29, 2016
This is a Conover photo sent by Bob Cline. Can you give me a little more info on this float?
thecircusblog | February 29, 2016
My friend from long ago. Don and I used to practice juggling together. It was plain to see that he was a born juggler. His ambition was to perfect his own act, which he did. It was at that time my that my Dad was breaking me into the chimp act. He is gone now, but […]
