Make Up

| December 26, 2009

Harry Ross getting ready for the evening show 1954…… Siebrand Bros Circus.

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The Diones

| December 26, 2009

Yolanda Ray and Michelle in  Clifton, AZ.  on the Siebrand Bros. show. Photo taken in the mid 1950’s.  Wonderful people to work with.

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Jack and Kayletta

| December 26, 2009

Jack came on the Siebrand show as an electrician. He took care of all the neon towers and electric motors.  Later Jack married Kayletta who perfromed in the circus with her high pole act.

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At The Front Gate

| December 26, 2009

Little Pete Siebrand and Bill Farrar.  Bill was the show’s advance man and a good one at that. He had to double in brass as now the Siebrands had two units on the road. This photo was taken in the early 1960’s. Little Pete Siebrand was in charge of the second unit…both units came together on […]

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Merry Christmas

| December 23, 2009

                                   From the Ivan Henry family and thecircusblog.   

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Ursula Bottcher

| December 20, 2009

Photo taken 1980, Ringling Bros. Adaline…..this one’s for you. Read Comment by Adaline.

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“Jungle to Stage”……….A Must Read

| December 20, 2009

Jack Badal has been a dear friend of mine for over 40 years. Without a doubt, one of the most versatile animal trainers I have ever known. Indeed he is one of a kind. As I continue to post in the circus blog now and again I will post a page or two to give you  […]

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Just Memories

| December 20, 2009

 From left to right Big Bill Siebrand, Little Pete Siebrand, Big Pete Siebrand and Bill Farr.

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Bob Hope

| December 20, 2009

Bob Hope every so often would do one of his TV specials. One day,  much to my surprise I got a call from Eddie Rio who was Mr. Hope’s good friend and also mine. Eddie was working on the special doing production and Mr. Hope wanted to do  a bit with a chimp. Eddie knew that all chimps can not be trusted […]

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George Perkins

| December 20, 2009

To know this man was to learn kindness, humor and humility.  A fine circus man and human being.

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