Ringling Show

| September 6, 2013

The Ringling show spec 1958. The clown in the Howdah, his name is unknown to me. Bob Momyer…… recognize the clown to be Albert “Flo” White. Thank you for that information.

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The Bontas

| August 30, 2013

Philip and Bonnie Bonta. 1947 Ringling show. In the 1950’s they were with us on the Siebrand Bros Circus which is when Don and I met and became friends.

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Phil and Bonnie

| August 30, 2013

Photo taken in 1947, Chicago, Ill on the Ringling show. From left to right is Philip Chanez Bonta, then Bonnie Bonta. The other three performers are Jannetje H. Touw, Hendrics Hilsing and Neeltje Von Soolingen. Bonta was the stage name for Philip and Bonnie. Their son Don legally changed his name to Philips in the […]

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Ringling Show

| August 29, 2013

The Chaludus Troupe.1958.

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Ringling Show

| August 29, 2013

The Flying  Voises. 1958.

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Ringling Show

| August 29, 2013

This photo was in with many other Ringling photos, but there is no info on name or date.  Need some help.

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Ringling Show

| August 29, 2013

The Flying Alexanders. Ringling under canvas. Mid 1950’s.

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Ringling

| July 27, 2013

Lou Jacobs… Just taking it easy in the back yard between shows. 1958. Most of the Gildemiester photos have never been published before nor even seen until now. Thanks Jerry for sending me these photos for the circus blog.

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Ringling

| July 27, 2013

The Merkery’s comedy aerial act. 1958.

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Ringling

| July 27, 2013

RB.B&B 1958. Do any of these performers look familiar to you?

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