thecircusblog | May 5, 2009
Jack and Edith Wright in 1933 at the World’s Fair in Chicago. Jack had these fancy borders put around many of his pictures and they used them as post cards to mail to his friends and for publicity. He often autographed them for his fans.
thecircusblog | May 5, 2009
The picture is of Jack Wright and the niece of Tom Mix. This photo could have been taken either on the Tom Mix circus or on the 101 Ranch. It is a back yard shot. Ken Reno needs help. Please read his comment.
thecircusblog | May 5, 2009
These three Native Americans were the Chiefs of the different families on the 101. I use the name Chief in a respectful manner. There were many different tribes that traveled with the show. To name a few Cherokee, Lakota, Cheyenne, Chippewa, Sioux and Pawnee. They all played a very important part in the show because they were a genuine part of […]
thecircusblog | May 5, 2009
The Native Americans in this photo were part of the of the 101 Western show. They danced and sang different types of ceremonies to entertain and educate the audience to Native American customs. During the performance a Native Amerrican person would interpret and explain to the audience the different dance customs. Jack Wright is last on the right. On the far left […]
thecircusblog | May 3, 2009
This is Jack Wright in his early 20’s. This picture is his first professional photo. Jack was born October 15, 1891 in Hazen, Arkansas. He died June 8, 1973 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His father was Samuel Taylor Wright and his mother was Lucy Elizabeth Wright. Jack’s career started very early in his life. He grew up […]
thecircusblog | May 3, 2009
Jack Wright on his horse Toney in the center and the cowboy with the big hat is Tex Cooper. Jack performed in the Wild West Show at the World’s Fair and produced some of his own Western shows. He was a very popular figure in those days.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2009
This is the way a Cowboy said “I like Coca Cola”. Although he did like a little something extra in it….I believe the stuff started with a W….. Jack Wright’s popularity led the way for him to do a substantial amount of advertisement for a lot of different products….. and the money was good.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2009
In 1926 the 101 Ranch Wild West Show was one of the most popular shows on the road. Traveling with it were some of the “Dangest, Wildest, Ruffest, Ridenest, #1!*(^)%+Kicking Cowboys you’ve ever seen. I will be publishing more photos of this great show and it’s performers very soon. This stage coach and most all of the 101 equipment was sold in […]
thecircusblog | May 3, 2009
In 1927 the 101 went East and played near the Boardwalk at Atlantic City. At that time there was a building large enough to accommodate the show instead of having to set up the show on vacant land. Jack Wright is to the right. of photo.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2009
A day off from the show to explore the Boardwalk , but most likely the performers were being explored by the locals. People in the East were not in the habit of seeing this type of clothing. In this photo Jack Wright is on the far left, looking the right in a white shrit is Bill Piggott, famous for his bull dogging. Photo: 101 […]
