Ready To Go On

| October 9, 2008

 Toni Madison and her Dogs.  Siebrand Bros Circus, 1956. Toni Madison was my mothers stage name.

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Ladies of the Show

| October 9, 2008

Siebrand Bros 1947. They were having a baby shower for one of the ladies.

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Ray and Yolanda

| October 9, 2008

Siebrand Bros. Circus 1956 …. They did two class acts, perch and juggling.

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Pollenberg’s Bears

| October 9, 2008

Hana and Emile Pollenberg, afternoon show, Siebrand Bros 1955.

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The Cast and Crew

| October 7, 2008

Siebrand Bros Circus, Butte Montana.I believe this photo was taken in 1953.

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Capt Clark and White Star

| October 7, 2008

This photo was taken mid 1930’s, The Siebrand Circus had a small two pole tent. In 1947 Dad built the stage.

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The Tip and The Bally

| October 7, 2008

The pitch began “For the price of only fifty cents you will see ten big acts…YES TEN of the strangest people born to God’s green earth, each one will perform for you, and amaze you!They are waiting for you now on the  inside so hurry get your tickets here to the left and right of […]

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Pete Cortez Sideshow

| October 7, 2008

Just to the left is the circus. The show lasted about 30 minutes, then the blow off. Pete would start the bally on the base drum, and the pitch began. “Hey… Hi…. Look Over this way, wonders of the world here and on the inside, and your just in time.”

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Siebrand Bros…. Filer, Idaho

| October 7, 2008

The Circus was set up in the grandstand arena. On this day we did an afternoon performance. The Carnival is in the upper part of photo.  Siebrand Bros. Circus 1953.

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Poodle Long Mount

| October 7, 2008

More of Toni Madison’s dog act.

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