Bucky Steel’s Elephants
thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
The last time we worked with Bucky and GiGi was on the Gatti Circus in the 60’s.
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Bucky Steel
thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
Bucky Steel presenting his elephant in a one leg stand. I’m not sure what circus or year this was taken at. The last time I worked with him was on the Gatti Charles Circus in the 1960’s.
Bill Woodcock’s Elephants
thecircusblog | January 23, 2009
I believe this is a photo of Buckles Woodcock’s father. 8/18/09 up date. I spoke with Buckles over the phone and he said that this photo was of his Mother and Father.
Babe
thecircusblog | January 11, 2009
There is a very special place in my heart for this elephant, as I grew up with her along with Vera and Dutch. When I was just a little kid, I would sneak out of our caravan and go the menagerie where the animals were kept. I would find Babe and Dutch and curl up […]
Ray Chandler
thecircusblog | January 2, 2009
Ray Chandler was one of the best, all around animal men in the country. He worked in many motion pictures such as “Humps” and “Dr. Doolittle”. He also had his own animal acts. This picture was supplied by his daughter Janice.
Siebrand Bros Elephants
thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Photo taken in the 1950’s. I don’t remember this trainers name. For over 45 years acts came and went on the Siebrand Circus……some played for only one season. It was a good place to brake in a new act for the bigger circuses. Our family performed with the Siebrand circus numerous seasons from 1947 to1965.
Learmont Elephant
thecircusblog | December 13, 2008
Early 1950’s: Here is Mr. Learmont and one of his trainers at his farm in Southern California.
The Trainers Trust
thecircusblog | December 13, 2008
Elephant placing his foot near the face of the trainer. Notice the chimp looking down during this trick, I wonder if he’s thinking….”Better you than me”?
Mac and Peggy MacDonald
thecircusblog | December 6, 2008
What an elephant man! He inspired other elephant trainers to do their very best. This photo was taken on Pollock Bros. Circus.
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