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Jimmy & Dolly Conners
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
Jimmy Conners is the son of Al Conners Covert and my aunt Bertha May Henry Conners. Jimmy took after his father Al and became one fine juggler. Dolly, Jimmy’s wife, was a sweetheart of a lady and between the two of them… no matter what acts they did ….their acts were top drawer.
The Hong Family
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
In the 1930’s and 40’s there were many oriental acts in the US. Most of there acts consisted of hand balancing, plate sinning and contortion, I would like to ad they were all fine performer and presented fine acts.
Kayletta
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
Kayletta joined the Siebrand Bros Circus in the mid 1950’s. Her high pole aerial act was exceptional. She did every trick in the book and finished with a slide for life. I had a great deal of respect for her. Kayletta was a single lady and would set up and take down her rigging by […]
The Walker Bros
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
Just looking at this photo tells me that they had to be a knock out comedy act. How I love comedy! Put comedy and a few good tricks together and you will make money. When I think of comedy the first person that always comes to mind is Doug Ashton……… now he was funny, no […]
Ringling Bros Circus
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
Backyard photo…on the right is Otto Ringling. The other person’s name is unknown to me. Mr Ringling passed away in 1911.
Old Time Acrobats
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
” Old Time Acrobats” was the name of the act. They did modern hand balancing and tumbling. The wardrobe is what sold the act.
Dorothy Carson
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
This Dorothy Carson Smith in 1940. She and her husband Lee Smith…and brother John Carson were the well known for their roller skating act” The Royal Rockets’. Many of the photos that you have seen come from her collection. Dorothy is in her late 80’s now and she she says….. “I could not be better”.
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