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Message Archive: Messages 3451 - 35003500. Carl or Dino Medro, 23 Oct 2010 - I'm trying to locate Carl or Dino Medro,we were friends when we were kids in Sarasota, I used to go to the Circus Hall Of Fame with them. Just curious if the guys are still around. Tony Measel. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3499. Charles Adams, 22 Oct 2010 - Charles/Charlie Adams was my Great Uncle and it seems he emigrated to America in the 1890s. Family oral history had him working a seal/sea lion trainer in a circus. Certainly he came over to London with his show before the first World War as my grandmother and her family went to see his act in a theatre. Has anyone got any further informaton about him or his act please? Very many thanks for any help you can give me. Mike. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3498. Tom Sidonia, tatooed, 22 Oct 2010 - I am doing family research and have been told that my mother in law's grandfather was a circus performer. His name was Tom Sidonia and he was tatooed from head to toe. I have seen a picture of him. I would like to know a little bit about him and have not been successful in finding him in the census, which makes sense since he would be travelling. I am hoping that you will be able to help me in this quest. Thank you, Margaret A. Haas. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
"Tom Sidonia had come to the Elks Home in 1941. We met him there in 1944, after a colorful career that had carried him to the great ___ all over the world. He had been a tight rope artist and a trick bicycle rider in some of the great circuses of his time - Washburn and Arlington, Ringling Brothers, Bob Hunting, _____. And in 19__, he had organized his own show under the name of "The Great Sidonia," touring much of the world in the succeeding years. Bobby Wall, an erstwhile reporter on the Post Herald, and now on the Bedford Democrat, had written Tom Sidonia's obituary and he noted that she referred to the fact that he was reported to have been the most tattooed man in the world. This we know for a fact. For upon one of our visits with him, he said, "Let me show you something," and in an instant he had stripped himself of his clothing. There was not a square inch of his body from the neck down that was not covered with tattoo marks of every shape and design imaginable. He never told us in so many words, but we gathered that he was wiped out permanently in the stock market crash of 1929. He had painted some as a hobby through the years and when he came to the Elks Home he gave this his full attention. His old paintings adorn many of the Bedford stores, restaurants, churches, and the Elks Home. He was a little man, but also a titan among the yards of canvas around him. Remembering him, we marvel again at the ability of the human mind to triumph over the obstacles of this life; the ability of a man to pick up the pieces of a shattered life and go on living happily and with a purpose until the end." Some of the newspaper is hard to read so I left those parts blank. Good Luck in your further research. - Tom H.
3497. John F. Kennedy, 21 Oct 2010 - Hello, Sometime in 1952-1953 John F. Kennedy attended a circus. John C Yancey & his wife Eloise were present in the row behind him. Photos were taken, and I am seeking any and all contacts or information regarding this night at the circus. Can you provide me with any information. Please direct your reply to Indepenrn@Gmail. Sincerely Yours, Robert. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3496. Dani, ringmaster, 18 Oct 2010 - I am looking for Dani who was a ring master for Lilliput circus and his wife Rosi. We met them years ago in Bali on holiday. He is such a great guy would love to know how to contact them via email. Thanks, Penny Anderson. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3495. Archie Gayer, 15 Oct 2010 - Hi, My name is John Gross and I remember the name Archie Gayer from having working at the Wisconsin State Fair in the mid 1950's. I worked there during the summers in the fair sign shop while going to college in Milwaukee. I did sign work for Archie for the country music shows he brought to the fair. The one I remember most was the Johnnie and Jack show with Kitty Wells. Over several summers he was also the promoter of other shows. I remember Archie as a very good guy even tho' I was only a kid. Any one else out there remember Archie and the shows he promoted? Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3494. Ringling-Barnum blow-down 1949, 14 Oct 2010 - Ringling-Barnum "Blown Date" Sept 18 1949? I am looking for specific information on why Ringling-Barnum skipped the advertised performance in Redding California on Sunday September 18, 1949. I have a poster advertising the "Night Only" performance at the Benton Show Grounds in Redding, yet a check of the official route published at the end of the season indicates that while Medford, Oregon was played on Saturday Sept 17 and performances were held in Sacramento on Monday Sept 19, for some reason Redding was passed despite being contracted and billed. I have been unable to find any contemporary news accounts of why and hope that someone with a detailed knowledge of the 1949 season can shed some light on this event. Chris Berry. Circusposters@gmail.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
What's odd here is that only one section of the train was delayed (1 of 4?), and there were no news articles. Had this been caused by weather or wreck, many trains would have been impacted, and the angle that it involved the circus train would certainly have been unusual news. What could have gone wrong? As an extra, the train would have been inferior to any regularly scheduled trains. That alone might have delayed its departure due to the volume of traffic, or a lack of available crews or engines. It's also possible that the train finally got underway after a long delay, only to put the crew in danger of exceeding hours of service rules. This would require they be relieved after 16 hours on duty, and it can take quite a while to call and send out a replacement crew. With nothing much else to go on, a mechanical problem may have occurred en route, possibly the failure of a locomotive. That would require finding a suitable replacement, calling its crew, getting to the location of the breakdown, switching out the defective engine and finally getting underway. All very time consuming work. It's doubtful any SP records from this period still exist, but you might try the SP historical society at http://www.sphts.org/. Lance Burton Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 3493. Ray Beaudet, 14 Oct 2010 - Hello! I am writing from Gatineay, Qc., Canada. I am a genealogist with les Familles Beaudet. I am interested in obtaining information on Ray Beaudet. Who he was, his accomplishments in the business, his personality traits, pictures. Thank you, Robert Beaudette. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3492. John Sullivan, 11 Oct 2010 - I had contact with Mr John Sullivan of New Zealand sometime back in regard to Krista & Kristel trapeze artistes - Mr Sullivan if you see this message please reply to it - I unfortunately did not save your addresses. I have had contact from a granddaughter of one of the above K's. Thank you, doris hoon. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3491. Circuses, Idaho, 10 Oct 2010 - The Nez Perce County Historical Society, Lewiston, Idaho recently acquired a photograph dated 1899. The photo shows the Ringling Bros. circus tents on the bluff overlooking the Clearwater River. This is the first time a large circus visited Lewiston, Idaho as the railroad spur had just been completed. My question is:
Had Ringling Bros. Circus visited Idaho prior to this date?
Thank you for your information as it would add to the article I am writing for the Historical Society. Garry Bush, Lewiston, ID, gbbush@clearwire.net. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3490. Jabczynski Group, 09 Oct 2010 - I'm looking for a member of the Jabczynski Group from the year of 1977 & 1978. His name was Edzus (Eddie) for short. Thank you, Joanne Canaday, Jcanaday@comporium.net. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 3489. Trapeze act, 05 Oct 2010 - I have a polish circus poster that depicts three trapeze artists who are hanging in such a way that their bodies depict the profile of a face. Do you know the name of this stunt? Mitch. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3488. Missouri - Circuses, employees, 1880s, 04 Oct 2010 - My name is M. H. Hubbard and I have been looking for a distant ancestor for about 10 years. His name is Andrew J. Hubbard born in 1859 in Boonville Missouri. The last time we can find him is in 1880 census. There is a story that goes like this - He was a Blacksmith and had a shop in Marshall county on Highway 20 out of Mt. Leonard, Missouri. A circus came through and needed some horses shod and some other blacksmith work. He proceeded to do the work and the story goes that they liked his work so much that they enticed him to join the circus crew. He did and nobody has heard anything at all from him since. I am wondering if anyone could tell me what circus could have been traveling through there in the early 1880's. Maybe someone could tell me where to find a list of employees for circuses of that era. I might be able to finish genealogy mystery if I could that information. My email address is murt71@cableone.net. Thanks in advance for any information. Murt Hubbard. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3487. Frank Buck circus car, 03 Oct 2010 - Does anyone out there have a picture or a source for the Frank Buck Circus car Malaya? I am painting one in O Gauge and would like to do it right. Thanx, John Charvat. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3486. Circus Rider (book), 02 Oct 2010 - Circus Rider - a novel history of the first American circus, is now available to the public at circusrider.org/Home.php. The Circus of Pépin and Breschard; President Thomas Jefferson; the Marquis de Lafayette; America’s most famous artist, Gilbert Stuart; and the pirate Jean Lafitte are among the many notable characters who appear in Circus Rider. This novel history also delineates the provenance of Gilbert Stuart’s classic painting, The Circus Rider. Stuart’s iconic portrait, once considered to be the image of John Bill Ricketts, the Englishman who ran the first circus to appear in the U.S., is clearly demonstrated to be the image of Jean Baptiste Breschard. Breschard was the equestrian performer and circus owner who; along with his partner, native New Yorker Victor Pépin; operated the unprecedentedly successful Circus of Pépin and Breschard during the first two decades of the 19th century. Circus Rider illuminates a period of American history too long overlooked while shining a spotlight on the circus equestrians who were the first true American superstars. The circus has maintained a continuous presence in the United States beginning with Pépin and Breschard in 1807. Circus Rider follows the effect over the past 200 years of this most important cultural institution. The early American circus may well be something a good deal different and a great deal more important than you have previously imagined. Circus Rider by Peter Breschard, now available at circusrider.org/Home.php from Galldubh Press. Peter Breschard Okemos, MI. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
http://www.nafclibrary.org/Resources/Indiana/Ancestors/FamilyHistory/Pepin.pdf (search Thayer). Since the publication of this article many previously undiscovered citations have come to light. Peter Breschard, Okemos, MI Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 3485. George Christopher, 01 Oct 2010 - Hi, I am trying to find out about George Christopher aka "Herr Christophe," a tightrope dancer in the 1850 -1860. He was from England and had a daughter in Liverpool. I saw that he is indexed in a 1979 volume of Bandwagon Vol 38 , Nos 5. I have recently discovered he is part of our family and would like to find out about his career. Kind Regards, Erin. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3484. Lindsey Wilson, clown, 01 Oct 2010 - Greetings: I see the particular Bandwagon edition featuring Lindsey Wilson is no longer available. Desperatley seeking photo of great grandfather, clown with Barnes and Carruthers. Born 1881, appears to have worked well in to the 20th century, possibly in to late 1960's. Any help appreciated. email: kruzat@aol.com. Tere Kruza. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3483. Peanut vendor speil, 28 Sep 2010 - My father went to the circus when he was a child sometime in the late 20's or early 30's. He would occasionally break out into a vendor's attempt to sell peanuts. It went as follows: "a zebra has 13 stripes around his belly and one around his ASK your mother for 15cents to see the elephants PEANUTS 5 cents a sack." Another one went "look out lady don't step in that SHAME on you boys for shoving straw up that monkeys ASK your mother for 15 cents to see the elephants PEANUTS 5 cents a sack." None of us kids can remember any of the others. I am wondering if there is a more complete version of these vendors speils or was it up to the individual to make up there own selling talk. My father passed away 5 years ago. He would have been to a circus most likely in North Central Kansas. Thanks for any info. Curt Parry. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3482. Chamberlain & Rich, 28 Sep 2010 - In the 1894 summary there was a circus with the name Chamberlain & Rich. Do you know the full names of the owners? I am interested in the owner with the name Chamberlain. Nothing seems to Google about this circus. Thanks. Jim Sloan. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 3481. Employee badges, 27 Sep 2010 - Did Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus use employee badges in 1934 and did it include performers? - Giovanni Iuliani. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3480. Blanch Sloan, 27 Sep 2010 - Blanch Sloan (maiden name) - worked for Barnum and Bailey, and perhaps others. She listed her occupation as aerialist on an early census. Famous brother, James Forman (Tod) Sloan, brother - Isaac Fremont Sloan - and Cassius Sloan - horse jockey/trainers. If you have information please contact me wilsonvyki@yahoo.com. Victoria. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3479. Red lighting, 27 Sep 2010 - Was red lighting really done back in the early days . . . ’30’s? Audrey. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Cassell's Dictionary of Slang shows the phrase originated as a verb in the US in the 1930s as a way to kill someone by pushing him or her from a moving train or automobile (there really was a red light involved; the red marker lamps on the train’s caboose or observation car, or the taillights of an automobile). What’s odd is that it doesn’t show up in any online jail/prison, railroad or hobo slang lists (closest thing among hoboes was "hit the grit"), so it could simply be the imaginings of a scriptwriter or detective novelist that caught the attention of some of the general population — for a little while any way. The phrase appears in McKennon’s book of circus slang so it was known and used by some circus employees, but if I remember correctly, he compiled the original list around 1939-40 (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). Author Charlie Hill, who traveled with several shows in the 1920s and 30s mentions "red lighting" in his 1920s-era novel "First of May" (based on his experiences, but written many years later). In the book, the leader of the grift threatens to red light one of his former employees if he sees him on the train that night, and the other characters know exactly what he means. Did it happen? My impression is that circus workingmen came and went all season, with no questions asked if they just didn't show up one morning. We'll probably never know for a fact, as anyone who participated in the tossing wasn't about to talk, nor would anyone who was tossed — assuming they survived. Railroads were (and are) very dangerous places, so finding a body along the tracks, local authorities would probably rule the death was accidental, and any obvious physical injuries were simply the result of being hit by or falling from a passing train. Lance Burton
3478. Hanna Mazes, 27 Sep 2010 - Hi, I am looking to find Hanna Mazes -Polish tiger trainer, he was bitten by tigers in 1972-3 year in Warsaw! Ramona Dimcheva. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 3477. Bear Tamers, 24 Sep 2010 - I am looking for American descendants of the French Bear Tamers form the Pyrenees Mountains who came to America with their bears from 1870 to 1920. Many joined the circus with their bears or became lion or tiger tamers. Here are a few names: Rogalle, Souquet, Amiel, Barat, Sirgant, Andreu, Geraud etc. The research is hard to do beacause many worked under show names. Thank you, F Rogalle. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3476. Meers Sisters, 22 Sep 2010 - Good morning, My name is Grant J Freeman I live in Wales UK, Im currently researching my family tree and have discovered that my Great Grandmother was one of the Meers Sisters, I would be very grateful if anyone that has any information or if I can share information about my family could contact me gjfreeman2467@hotmail.co.uk. I look forward in anticipation. Yours, Grant J Freeman. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3475. Circus, Australia 1889, 21 Sep 2010 - My name is David (in Australia). I am wanting to know of a circus that would have performed in Wigton, Cumbria, U.K. in 1889. My fathers mother - Sophia Pearson reputedly ran away with the ringmaster. Any info. would be much appreciated. Thanks in anticipation. David Pearson. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3474. Circus Scott 1966, 20 Sep 2010 - Ich war 1966 als Zeltarbeiter beim Circus- Scott in Schweden. Habe die ganzen Unterlagen verloren! Ich möchte aber die Route der Tour nachfahren als Erinnerung. Vielen Dank. viktor.kollroser@gmx.at. [Translation: I was working in 1966 as a tent at Circus Scott in Sweden. Have all the documents lost! But I would like tracing the route of the Tour as a reminder. Thank you. viktor.kollroser@ gmx.at.] Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 3473. Timothy Lawler, 20 Sep 2010 - Am trying to locate info about Timothy Lawler, worked as a clown, contortionist, wire walker. Although the three different acts don't seem likely, that is the only info I have. He apparently seesawed between circus and vaudeville? early 1900's, died in 1936 Columbus Ohio. Thanks! Marcene. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3472. Felix Adler, 20 Sep 2010 - I am looking for information, anecdotes and/or photos of Felix Adler and his piglet(s). The photos do not need to be high quality. I will be using them for sketching references. Thanks! Sandra. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3471. Joe Louis, Dailey Bros. Circus tour 1950, 18 Sep 2010 - Would any have any information concerning the boxing exhibition tour of Canada that former heavyweight Champion of the world, Joe Louis did with the Dailey bros. Circus in 1950? The Newspapers reported he was paid One Thousand dollars a day for it. He did 2 exhibitions a day for the circus for at least a month, May 24-June 24, 1950. I would be interested in knowing the names of the men who went into the ring with him for that tour and in which cities in Canada. Thank you, K.C. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Dailey Bros. carried a lot of grift and burnt it way through Canada in 1949. On the return visit it was much harder to re-book many of the towns shown in 1949 and business was bad. Some towns wouldn't let the show set-up with in the town limits and there were often out in some farmer's field rather than close to public transportation, etc. I don't think Louis made the whole Canadian tour. For the Canadian tour, the show did print a special circus herald that featured Joe. Al Stencell
3470. Loyal Repensky family, 17 Sep 2010 - My name is Adriana Frugone Subercaseaux, I am Chilean, my Grandmother was born in Bolivia and arrived in Chile in 1917, her name was Carmen Loyal Palacios, daughter of Antoine Loyal Repensky, son of Jules Loyal. Antoine was born in Paris. His birth certificate reads 1868. I have been checking your webpage and found a Jules and Zefta Loyal Repensky that I believe might be related to him. Please advise how should I proceed to find further information. Many thanks in advance, Adriana Frugone, Santiago, Chile. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 3469. Harmston & Isako Circus performers, 17 Sep 2010 - It must have been in the years 1931-32, and I was living in the town of Soerakarta, or simply "Solo" as the local people called it, Mid-Java, former Dutch East Indies. That time we had performances of the Harmston and Isako Circus. The circus performances were excellent, and as a young teener boy also very impressed by 2 girls, about my age, from Harmston or Isako. I just wonder if they are still alive. Met vriendelijke groeten, Ortwin Louwerens, ortwinl@gmail.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3468. Kerosene pots, route, 16 Sep 2010 - I have heard about circuses setting pots possibly fueled by kerosene along the route to the train at night. I believe that these pots were used to show the teamsters or truck drivers the edge of the road and turns. I understand that the pots were distributed by the first wagon going to the train and picked up by the last wagon off the lot. Can anyone verify this information and provide a description of the pots? Thanks, Dick Britton. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/lamp-lantern-torch-toledo-road-flare-67520943 They were basically a round reservoir several inches in diameter, with a flat bottom, and an exposed burner at the very top. Although not always weatherproof, I recall seeing these used on road projects in the 1960s. Knock-offs are still made today, chiefly as a mosquito-beater or patio light. Lance Burton
Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3467. William Smith, Lacelles, 16 Sep 2010 - I am trying to trace my Great Grandfather William Smith who was an acrobat, he married a Caroline Flatan and had a son John William Smith who later changed his name to Lascelles. We know that Caroline Flatan was at my Grandfathers wedding on 15 Nov 1930 Dundee and had remarried as Caroline Green. The wedding certificate says that William Smith is dead in 1930. There is little to no more information. Any help would be appreciated. Alison Demarco. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3466. James F. Wambold, 15 Sep 2010 - I do not know if I am at the correct site. I have more or less been taken to different websites all night by my search for James F. Wambold. I have his old banjo from 1866. I am trying to find the right place to look for photos and any other info on him. He was a minstrel and clown. I believe his last job was for Henry Barnum. He then developed an aliment and had to quit the circus. I would like any help in tracking down any circus pictures of him performing particularly with his banjo. This would be between the years of 1866-1900. Hope someone can help me or send me in the right direction. My children and grandchildren are having a lot of fun trying to track down the history of the banjo and James F. Wambold. Thank you. Midge. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 3465. Rufus the clown, 15 Sep 2010 - Hi my name is Crystal Roberts. My gradfather was Rufus the clown for Circus Vargas in the 1980's and 90's. I was just wondering if i can get some info on him, and why is he ot popular anymore or there is nothing about him on your history page. Please email me back. Thank you, Crystal Roberts, crystalrose.roberts@yahoo.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3464. Wisconsin circus history, 14 Sep 2010 - Hi, I work for Wisconsin Public Television. I'm currently working on a digital storytelling project in support of Circus, a 6-part PBS series about Big Apple Circus. My project focuses on Wisconsin circus history. I'm looking for past/present Wisconsin residents to share their circus-related stories (and possibly guest blog for us). Anyone interested (or with questions regarding the project) should email me at: amelia.pisapia@wpt.org. Thanks! Amelia. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3463. Gatini Circus incident, 13 Sep 2010 - I'm looking for more information relative to this incident: May 7, 1978. Rock Forest, Quebec - GATINI CIRCUS. An elephant trainer was killed during a performance when she fell from and was stepped on by a bull elephant. A sharpshooter was brought in to kill the 6,000-pound animal. Another elephant, meanwhile, tore through the circus tent and ran up the main street of Rock Forest, a small town 100 miles east of Montreal. New York Times, May 7, 1978. Connie. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3462. Timothy Lawler, 12 Sep 2010 - Trying for information Timothy Lawler Clown and wire walker with RBBB circa 1900. Thanks. Marcene. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 3461. Elephant Billy, 11 Sep 2010 - I'm trying to trace the career of a Hawthorn elephant named Billy (also spelled Billie). I'm told she performed in Japan and may have injured or killed someone there, but I don't know for certain that that happened or when the incident took place. She also reportedly injured a trainer in Honolulu in 1993. I would appreciate learning which circuses Billie traveled with. She is now in her late 50s, I believe. Many thanks in advance for your help. Carol Bradley, Great Falls, Montana. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3460. Monkey act, Bush Gardens, 09 Sep 2010 - I'm interested in information about two guys that had a monkey act at Bush Gardens, Tampa during the early to mid 1970's. They were neighbors to one of my college room-mate's mother. I remember my room-mate reffering to them as the "monkey boy's". They may have had other animals in their act at Bush Gardens,Tampa Fl. Would like to learn if they are still alive and/or who they are? Dan. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3459. Flying Sullivans, 08 Sep 2010 - Hello, I would like to learn more about Paul Sullivan and his wife Nellie Sullivan, who performed as aerialists with the Flying Wards, and then as the Flying Sullivans. I found them mentioned in the following Bandwagon Magazines: Jan-Feb 1973, Nov-Dec 1986, Nov-Dec 1987, and Nov-Dec 1989. Our family is interested in who they traveled with, how many years they performed, seeking photos, especially one from page 30 of the unavailable Nov-Dec 1987 edition of BandWagon magazine. Thank you for any help or information that you might share with me! Jennifer H., Omaha, Nebraska. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3458. Ida and Henry Crowell, 07 Sep 2010 - I am looking for some friends that I traveled with in the late 50’s, Ida and Henry Crowell. They did trampoline, rode percherons and Ida did acrobatics. Known also as the Riding Arnolds. Have any information on them? Barb Myers. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 3457. Francois Brotherton, 07 Sep 2010 - Hi, my name is Jane George (formerly Jane Brotherton) and I would be so grateful if you could possibly help me. I am trying to trace my families link to Francious Brotherton who we believe was a circus performer. She was my dads great grandmother and her son Charles was my dad's uncle. We know very very little, in fact all we do know is the following which we found on your website.
BROTHERTON, FRANÇOIS. Wire-walker, juggler, balancer, tight-rope ascensionist and troupe of trained dogs, Cooper & Chapin, 1874.
Word of mouth in the family is that when Francois died she was put on view as she was so famous, for people to pay their last respects, but I cannot find anything? I also can't find out any dates or what happenned to the circus or how my great uncle Charles ended up back in the UK. Any help at all would be simply wonderful and any contacts to find pics or more info. Thank you so much. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3456. Barnum, Denver, 04 Sep 2010 - Hi, I am curious to know the connection of PT Barnum and his circus to the Denver area. Don. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 3455. Jumbo anniversary, 04 Sep 2010 - The Elgin Military Museum, located just west of the Jumbo Monument, 30 Talbot St. St. Thomas Ontario Canada is opening a new exhibit on September 11,2010. JUMBO, The First Modern Icon commemorates the 125th Anniversary of Jumbo’s death. The exhibit runs till mid December. Email, curator@elginmilitarymuseum.ca. Steve Peters. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3454. Circus training, equipment, 02 Sep 2010 - I am writing an article on circus training and history of equipment. 1. I have found that Elan Jacques Shermacher was the first to perform on Spanish web. But I can't find any other info on him. When? Where? etc. 2. Also, when did aerial tissue begin. I found 2 very conflicting dates on that, one being 1959 at the French Circus School, another being Andre Simard in 1995 with Cirque du Soleil. Thanks for your time! Beth Brier/Director, Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, www.danceandcircusarts.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Explore, Enjoy circus history with Bandwagon, join CHS today! Membership 3453. Ed Jabczynski, teeter-board, 30 Aug 2010 - I’m looking for information about the Ringling Bros. teeter-board group from 1977. Specifically information about a man by the name of Ed Jabczynski. Thank you. Tina & Matt. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
3452. Barnum & Bailey land, 30 Aug 2010 - There was a man who sold a small parcel of land to Barnum and Bailey Circus in Oceanside, NY. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 3451. Frank Mills, 28 Aug 2010 - I am looking for anyone who knew my father Frank Mills. He was the canvasman on Olson and Link Shows in the late 60's and early 70's. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Heather Mills, HeatherMills@insightbb.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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