thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
Norman Prather is shown holding his hands up in the celebrating his new snake show. I remember quite well the day. While Norman was cleaning out the snake pit, he got nailed by a python. It took Dad and several other men 30 minutes to get the snakes jaws opened from his arm. Siebrand Bros […]
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
From left to right Big Bill Siebrand, Carl Siebrand, owner of the gallery, and Norman Prather shootong……….. Siebrand Bros 1949.
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
Being on a circus and carnival combined is not so bad and when you are a kid. It is heaven………….What a play ground.
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
I believe this photo was taken at the fair grounds in Sheridan, Wyo. 1954. The long hill in the background looks very familiar.
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
From left to right is Jenelle Siebrand with her daughter Patsy and Marion Prather with her son Norman Jr. Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival 1947.
thecircusblog | May 8, 2011
The performer in this photo is unknown to me. I remember that one of the Siebrand daughters worked in the show for a short time. This could be Arline?
thecircusblog | May 5, 2011
A great photo at dusk. Siebrand Bros was playing in Billings, Montana. Photo 1951. Every morning at 5 o’clock they would wake up the cow barns and everyone else with the music of Les Paul and Mary Ford. I have to admit,”How High The Moon”sounded pretty good. Thank you Diana Siebrand for your comment.
thecircusblog | May 5, 2011
In the early 1950’s Pete Kortes joined up with Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival. It was a big attraction and the show front banner line was 150 foot long. The full banner line can not be seen in this photo. Read the notes on the borders of the photo.
