The Capell Elephants

Posted By on January 14, 2010

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Capell Bros used their big top most of the seasons. There were those times for one reason or another they showed out of doors, as in this photo with Norma Capell.  Some of the reasons why they would show outside were if they needed to repair the tent or they didn’t have time to set it up.

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My name is Ivan M. Henry and I am the 4th generation of a circus/show business dynasty. I hope you enjoy the blog.

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  1. Barbara Bradford/Haley says:

    My name is Barbara Bradford, and Norma and Bobs daughter Terry was a good friend of mine in Coolidge Az. in the early 60’s,we use to ride her horse during the winter,I also worked for Norma cleaning her house(after Bob passed away)At that time she had a pet shop there in Coolidge. Terry’s son was staying with Norma at the time.(Cute Kid) I last seen Terry in Coolidge I believe in the early 70’s. at that time Terry was married to a fella named also Terry Jean can’t remember the last name. If anyone out there knows where Terry is at would you please tell her to contact me at this e-mail address I would love to hear from her. bbradford5@cox.net

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