Rudi Lenz Chimps
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
For quite sometime this act was booked though Al Dobritch in the 1960’s. The Lenz Chimps were one of the top chimp acts during that time and one of my favorite chimp acts too.
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Pat Jameson #1
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
Two photos of this trainer were sent to me for the circus blog. I have no idea who Pat Jameson is other than what I see here in this photo. I am very sure that there are those that have information on her. Please make comments.
The Gutierrez Family #1
Posted By thecircusblog on November 4, 2011
Johnny Gutierrez and his wife Jovita stand together in the left side of this photo. The rest of the family and band members are to the right. I do recognize some of the faces but at the time of the photo they were very young. I met the Gutierrez family as a kid on the 101 Ranch Wild West & Circus in 1945. Then later the family joined the Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival in the early 1950’s. This photo was taken in 1947 in Tucson Arizona right after a blow down……some damage can be seen in background. I do not know exactly the date Johnny and Jovita Gutierrez came to this country but it was in the early 1930’s. Papa and Mama Gutierrez are the names I knew them by. Every morning I would make my way to their house bus and have sweet bread or a burrito with beans. When I spoke with Armida she told me that her mother, Jovita Mama Gutierrez did Iron Jaw with the Atayde Bros Circus.
I understand that Mr. Gutierrez had or was part of a small circus in Mexico. It was sold then Johnny and Jovita came to the US. Their immediate family were all born in this country….. Arturo, Johnny Jr, Dora, Molly, Armida, Alica and Toni. I can tell you this about the Gutierrez family… they were the gentlest, nicest, most humble people you would ever want to know and each in their own right fine performers. Michelle Lopez is the daughter of Toni Gutierrez. She sent me these family photos for the circus blog. Thank you. I want you to know Michelle you can be very proud of your family. (more…)
The Gutierrez Family #2
Posted By thecircusblog on November 4, 2011
From left to right, Maurice Marmalijo, Arturo Gutierrez, Johnny Gutierrez, Armida Gutierrez and Alicia Gutierrez. I am not sure if this photo was taken on the Russell Bros Circus or Yankee Patterson. Maurice joined the Gutierrez family after he left the Escalante Circus.
Gutierrez Family #2A
Posted By thecircusblog on November 4, 2011
Molly Gutierrez, Maurice Marmalijo and Dora Gutierrez. Photo taken on the Russell Bros Circus.
The Gutierrez Family #4
Posted By thecircusblog on November 4, 2011
Armida, Alicia and Toni Gutierrez. The sisters did many different acts including wire web, swinging ladder, trampoline, ground acrobatics and many more. Their two older sisters Dora and Molly were just as talented.
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