Henry Bros. Banner
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
This banner was used for the 5th Generation of Henry Bros Circus, starting in 1976 through 1980. Solon Henry and Gabriel Henry are the 5th generation of Henry Bros.
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J.E. Henry Poster
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
This poster….and it could be used as mailer is from the late 1800’s and was given to me by a circus fan. He had this poster in his circus collection it is the only one in existence. It is framed and hangs on my office wall.
Captain Ed Widamen
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
Ed Widamen and his elephant Zeta. It was protocol for animal trainers to put “Captain” in front of their names. On the Microphone is Don Ray he was the organist and some times M C.This photo was taken early 1951’s on Siebrand Bros. Circus.
Indian Horsemanship
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
Native Americans getting ready to perform. Photo taken in Alberta, Canada. At the Edmonton stampede, and Pow Wow.
Alberta Pow Wow
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
This is a picture of the pow wow grounds that Mom and Dad visited in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Among the tribes there were the Lakota, Sioux, Blackfoot and northern Cherokee.
Indian Tepee
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
Another Alberta, Canada shot taken with my mother, Mary Henry, in front of an Indian Tepee. My mother was born in Ponoka, Canada on the Indian reservation. Her father William B. Piggeott was an Indian agent. My Grandfather was commissioned to do this work by Queen Victoria of England.
Canadian Native Dancers
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
This picture was taken in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. When my family played shows close to the northern border, they would visit friends and family in Alberta.
Jackie doing Promo
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
This is a picture of my mother and Jackie doing a live promotion interview.
Studio Shot
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
Jackie and Mary Henry posing in the studio for a TV show on KTLA, Channel 5, Hollywood, CA. Henry’s Chimps started with my Mom. She did a single act with Jackie for quite some time. Later my Dad took over, Then he got more Chimps and he put me into the act. We would work 4 to 6 chimps it all depended on the show area.
Dandy Pat
Posted By thecircusblog on September 17, 2008
Mom performing with “Dandy Pat”, Badly Bros. Circus, 1941.Vancouver B.C. Canada.This shot was taken in a parade going to the show grounds.
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