Dandy Pat

| 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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The Rolling Globe

| September 17, 2008

Cronin Bros. Circus, 1942. Publicity shot of Mary Henry on the rolling globe.

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Monkey Business

| September 16, 2008

Gus and Casey Augspurg Jungle Wonders. This photo was taken while doing school shows. Not long after they were booked in Las Vegas at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. Gus created a great comedy act that played at the Tropicana for years. I am proud to say I knew them well. The agent that booked him […]

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E.K.Fernandez Circus Cargo

| September 16, 2008

As you can see, loading up the boat was quite a chore. It would take many hours. Animals, performers & equipment had to go on the same boat. E.K. Fernandez was one of the nicest circus owner I have ever worked for….he was a true gentleman and showman.

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E.K.Fernandes Circus

| September 16, 2008

Mr. Fernandez would take the circus from island to island and spend a week or more on each depending on the size of the island.  Most of the performers were from the mainland or Mexico. I was there twice with the chimp act in the early 60’s. When we were there we flew from island to island. In the […]

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Lion Wagon

| September 16, 2008

Parker and Watts lion cage wagon.

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The White Band Wagon

| September 16, 2008

I believe this is the Parker and Watts Band Wagon.

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Golden Wild West Circus

| September 16, 2008

      Getting ready for the Grand Parade.Early 1940’s A Doc Capell photo

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Howe Bros

| September 16, 2008

Another day, another show lot…but always time for a family picture. Early 1940’s  This photo is from the Doc Capell collection.

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The Band Wagon

| September 16, 2008

Another American Circus, parading down Main Street in any town, USA. Also from the Doc Capell collection. Very early 1940’s in not the late 1939’s.

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