David Kunpp
thecircusblog | February 9, 2009
My dear friend Dave, He was the catcher with the Del Graham Flying Viennas….I’ll always remember you. We had some great times.
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Just Remember Who’s Boss
thecircusblog | February 9, 2009
These little lion cubs will soon be in Clyde’s act. Photo taken in 1937, Clyde Beatty circus.
Clyde Beatty In Winter Quarters
thecircusblog | February 6, 2009
Photo taken in 1938 Cole Bros Circus winter quarters ….Rochester, Indiana.
Clyde Beatty in New York
thecircusblog | February 6, 2009
Harry Atwell took this photo of Clyde Beatty in 1938 in New York City. Chimp’s name is unknown.
Ubongo
thecircusblog | February 6, 2009
I posted this wonderful animal because he brought back memories of my wanting to put a gorilla in the chimp act. My dad spoke to Louie Goeble at the compound about buying a baby gorilla for the act. A few months later Mr. Goeble called dad saying he just got a little male from Africa and […]
A Tight Squeeze
thecircusblog | February 6, 2009
This has nothing to do with circus performers, This is a mishap that took place at a zoo or a carnival snake show. The owner has a smile but the danger is there.
Mac Mac Donald
thecircusblog | February 4, 2009
This photo was taken in 1943 on Russell Bros Circus. The last time I saw Mac and Peggy was at their home in South Texas. He gave me a bull hook …..what an honor.
Pat Anthony and Tuffy
thecircusblog | February 4, 2009
Photo taken 1968 on Polack Bros Circus. I remember this cat well. Pat would have her do many fast roll overs and sometimes she would come out of them and try to bounce Pat. Bill Johnson and I had to keep an eye on her for Pat. She was called Tuffy and rightly so…..she was a tough cat.
Eugene Arkie Scott and Wife Toni
thecircusblog | February 4, 2009
Arkie was one of my favorite friends. He was tough, but not mean, always joking and ribbing with you. He was an excellent bull man. This photo was taken on Ringling Bros. in 1953. My three heroes are Buckles, Mac and Arkie. When I worked my elephants I took their skills and applied them as best I […]
Great Circus Animal Trainers
thecircusblog | February 4, 2009
From left to right…. Paul Fritz?or William Storet? Damoo Htre, Alfred Court, Joe Walch? Perhaps someone could confirm the three in question on names. Photo taken 1941, Ringling Bros. Thank you Leida Walch Jones for your comment on Joe Walch.
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