thecircusblog | February 18, 2012
This elephant in Opal. I believe she was the first elephant to do the “One Leg Stand.” Opal was trained by Mac MacDonald. Mac also trained the Besielou elephants named after Bessie and Louie Stern, owners of Polack Bros Circus. In my opinion, Mac MacDonald was the finest of all the great elephant trainers. Thank […]
thecircusblog | February 18, 2012
This photo of Jumbo II was taken in in 1935 at the Cole Bros, Clyde Beatty Circus winter quarters Rochester, Indiana. I am hoping that someone can name the bullman working with Jumbo.
thecircusblog | January 23, 2012
Black Diamond, an Al G. Barnes elephant was condemned to death because he had killed and no longer could be trusted with people. I get alot of emails asking questions about different circus elephants. I am knowledgeable to a certain extent on this matter, but I would like to direct you to someone I believe […]
thecircusblog | December 26, 2011
The name of this elephant and show are unknown to me. The photo came from the Tommy Bentley collection. Great informative comment. A must read.
thecircusblog | December 20, 2011
thecircusblog | December 10, 2011
Photo is from the Carson collection. I remember Slivers and Jo from the Junleland Compound the winter of 1959 or 1960. Sincerely nice people.
thecircusblog | December 2, 2011
I have three photos that I am unable to identify. If this photo was taken in 1919 or before the circus is Barnum & Bailey and the elephant might be Chief? ……………..Bob Cline HELP……………Thank you Bob for the comment. It is a must read. Another comment by Fred Neil. Thanks Mr. Fell for your […]
thecircusblog | December 2, 2011
These could be the Barnum and Bailey elephants. Your comments are appreciated………… Thanks again Bob. Great comment. Fred Neill also makes a comment.
thecircusblog | December 2, 2011
A wonderful old circus photo. Many of the photos I have in my collection have very little or no information on them. I plead with you. The new generation of circus folk and circus fans, put what ever information you may have on the back of your photos. Names and dates are so very important […]
