Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
From right to left is Shelby Jackson, Bab his wife and the other two in his act I am sorry to say I have no knowledge of there names. I met Shelby and Bab when they joined the Siebrand Bros Circus in the mid 1950’s.…….. What wonderful people they were.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
Three acts rolled into one, bars casting and trampoline. It looks like Shelby is doing a somersault from the trap bar to the horizontal bar.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
Back in the 1940’s after the war, The Jackson’s worked in many different Variety shows, fairs and some night clubs. Things were good for everyone in show business then.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
This photo of the Jackson’s was taken some time in the late 1940’s.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
Just about all of the Carson photo collection date back to the 1940’s, 1950’s and some as far back as the 1930’s.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
I really wish there was more info on these photos. Please email me with anything you might know about them. Dorthy Carson the collector of these pictures.
Please read the comment made by Mark.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
Al and his wife were fine people, just a sweet couple. After they retired from the business, they put their money into a liquor store in Bakersfield, Calif and they did very well with their business. The only time I saw him after his retirement was when he and Virginia would visit the different shows we were on.
Posted By thecircusblog on June 30, 2011
I have no idea where or when this photo was taken, but it was on a carnival midway. The light towers suggest that it might be Crafts Greater Shows? early 1950’s?
Posted By thecircusblog on June 29, 2011
It seemed like in the 30’s, 40’s and the 1950’s the skies were filled with high pole acts. Now in 2011 I do not know of any that remain in our business. Maybe it’s time for them to make an appearance once again……….. they indeed thrilled the audience.
