Kelly Miller Circus
thecircusblog | April 11, 2011
This photo gave me the hint that of one of the circuses Tommy performed in was the Kelly Miller Circus. Look to the outside center left.The date is unknown to me.
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The Manage Horse
thecircusblog | April 11, 2011
This photo had to be taken in the early 1950’s. It also is another surprise for me. Tommy really never spoke much about his past or what circuses he was on but I will guess Kelly Miller.
Bentley and Horse
thecircusblog | April 11, 2011
Unknown circus. It might be Hoxie? The date of photo mid 1940’s? I must have over a thousand pictures from Tommy’s collection, most of which have very little if any information on them. Any help would be appreciated.
Tommy Bentley & Friends
thecircusblog | April 11, 2011
I have three to four hundred photos that Clancy Charles sent me for the circus blog. The greater majority of them I don’t have any info about so I will need your help. In this photo, left is Tommy. The person in the middle is unknown to me, Mingo is on right. Photo most likely […]
Kiddieland
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Isabel and an Indian friend share a seat on the saucer ride in kiddie land . City of Fun carnival at the Sacaton Indian Fair, Sacaton Arizona.
Isabel and Friend
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Izzy and her friend. The native American is from the Pima tribe. Native Dancers come form all over to compete in their dance and costumes. There is a special area on the fair grounds where this competition takes place. Isabel was captivated by the numerous dancers.
Izzy
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Isabel, my granddaughter, wanted to go to the Indian Fair and she dressed for the occasion. It was hot and dusty but that did not stop her from having a great time.
Native American Fair
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Things are much different in today’s Indian celebration. Photo taken 3/19/11 at the Sacaton Indian fair, Sacaton Arizona.
PowWow Dancers
thecircusblog | April 4, 2011
It is very common to see 15 different tribes numbering 3 to 4 hundred people in this dance competition . The fair was only a 3 day celebration. Each day started early and ended late in the evening. City of Fun played the spot. The show is owned by Lou Melendez. I had a nice […]
Apache Crown Daners #1
thecircusblog | April 4, 2011
The two in the center are Apache Crown Dancers. The two girls on either side are not part of the of the dance group. During a ceremony there are five Crown dancers. These dancers are very sacred and photos are seldom permitted. My father took this photo at the San Carlos Rez 1950….there will be […]
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