My Shorty

| September 19, 2008

Someone took this picture of  Shorty at the Republican Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. in 1977 for a publicity shot. They sent it to me some months later thanks who ever.

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The Mills Circus

| September 19, 2008

This is how Mills Baily’s their circus in England. Photo was given to Cliff Henry from Bob Taber, a circus fan from Riverside, Calif. in the early 60’s.

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Watering The Bulls

| September 19, 2008

From Left to Right:  George Goodkid Emerson, I believe, Luke and Bud Anderson.       I believe they were showing Los Angeles, Calif. at the time of this photo.

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Ben Davenport

| September 19, 2008

This photo was given to Doc Capell from Ben Davenport. Ben was also a friend of the Henry family. When I saw the photo, I liked it and asked Bill senior if he would give me a copy. As you can see he did. I thought this photo would add to the circus blog, Ben was a true showmen.

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The Capell Family

| September 19, 2008

From Left to Right:  Doc, Mame, Bill, Bob and Jack Capell. A great circus family. They later built a carnival with their circus. In 1975 Henry Bros. joined the Capell Bros. show.

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The Pranksters

| September 19, 2008

Bill Dedrick was a friend of our family for many years. Not only was he a good trainer of ponies, horses and dogs, he was one of the best show painters and did magnificent banner lines. The above photo was given to Bill Woodcock Sr. from Bill Dedrick. Somehow it got into my collection of […]

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The Great Fussner

| September 18, 2008

Mr. Fussner and family. He presented the most unique rolling globe act of it’s kind. He would balance on the globe to the top of the spiral and then back down again. It was exciting as well as dangerous.

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Mary Henry Performing Serpentine

| September 17, 2008

Cronin Bros. Circus 1943. On this show my Mother did four acts. The Rolling Globe, Swinging Latter, Spanish Web and her Dog act.

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Mary Henry on Spanish Web

| September 17, 2008

Cronin Bros. Circus.  Practicing before a performance. 1942. That season the circus had a blow down. It took about three weeks to repair the big top but the show continued just using the side wall.

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Mary Henry on Swinging Ladder

| September 17, 2008

Yankee Patterson Circus 1943.

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