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Maurice Marmalejo
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
This is a Harry Quillen photo shot in 1943 on the Escalante Circus. It lasted for a season plus a few months the following year. The war had a great deal to do with the closing of the show. During the war circuses of all types were combining or closing and performers scattered, as did […]
Prather’s Snake Show
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
Norman Prather is shown holding his hands up in the celebrating his new snake show. I remember quite well the day. While Norman was cleaning out the snake pit, he got nailed by a python. It took Dad and several other men 30 minutes to get the snakes jaws opened from his arm. Siebrand Bros […]
The Shooting Gallery
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
From left to right Big Bill Siebrand, Carl Siebrand, owner of the gallery, and Norman Prather shootong……….. Siebrand Bros 1949.
The Glass House
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
Being on a circus and carnival combined is not so bad and when you are a kid. It is heaven………….What a play ground.
The Sheridan Fair
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
I believe this photo was taken at the fair grounds in Sheridan, Wyo. 1954. The long hill in the background looks very familiar.
Born In The Business
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
From left to right is Jenelle Siebrand with her daughter Patsy and Marion Prather with her son Norman Jr. Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival 1947.
Siebrand Bros Circus 1950
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
The performer in this photo is unknown to me. I remember that one of the Siebrand daughters worked in the show for a short time. This could be Arline?
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