Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) From Peter Rosa

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #2

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #3

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #4

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #5

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #6

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #7

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #8

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #9

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 2) #10

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

From Paul Gutheil


fred p big e, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Buckles: Was just going
to mail attached photo to Fred when the sad news arrived. I took this
candid shot during a Circus performance at the Big E
He will be so missed.

Paul

Paul and Diane Gutheil
pdgutheil@earthlink.net

From Rick Pfening


1A_BLUN13, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Dear Friends: Dad passed away last night about 8:20 pm. I will inform everyone about the funeral arrangements in a day or two. Fred D. Pfening III

From Henry Schroer

Hi Buckles,
For some reason I can not comment on you blog anymore so could you please say thank you for me to all the people that send there get well wishes. It is much appreciated.
Thank you very much
Henry

Serial Posters-1 (From Eric Beheim)


Serial Posters-1, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Here are a few posters for serials that featured wild animals

Serial Posters-2


Serial Posters-2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-3


Serial Posters-3, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-4


Serial Posters-4, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-5


Serial Posters-5, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-6


Serial Posters-6, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-7


Serial Posters-7, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-8


Serial Posters-8, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-9


Serial Posters-9, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Serial Posters-10


Serial Posters-10, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Monday, September 06, 2010

From Ron Jarvis


3045735254_2b5e16de71, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Hi again Buckles,

I just got the OK to pass this on to you. Please read the posts below and let the blog know that Henry is ailing and will not be posting for a while. I don't know how I could say it any better than Henry did in his own words, so if you want to cut and paste his reply that is fine. It is always so hard to get this kind of news and I am sure Henry will appreciate any well wishes and support at this time.

Thanks Buckles... I just want to cry.




Hi Ron,

Had a look at Buckles Blog and replied but had a look just know and my answer didn come thru. So here it goes and then you can put it on his blog.. As you told them I live 1000km north of Christchurch on the North Island and we didn feel anything here. But nice to know that I have friends all over the world who care and I am very grateful for that.
Three weeks ago I discover that I had a cancers tumor in my colon and 12 days ago I had a operation where the removed 3/4 of my colon. Waiting know for the lab results to find out if I need chemotherapies or not. Hopefully I am lucky and the doctor got it all the first time. Got out of the hospital 3 days ago and feel very week. Lost 11kg and look like I am 80 years old.
Ok my friend, get back to you again when I feel stronger, reading is ok but writing takes the energy out of me.

Henry

Toby Tyler Circus #1 (From Peter Rosa)


Buckles, I was just given a stack of photos by showfolk Charlotte Hazen. Hal and Charlotte toured with TOBY TYLER CIRCUS and with GREAT AMERICAN CIRCUS. In checking my files, I only find a few photos that have appeared on your blog of Toby Tyler. I would like to send photos of Toby Tyler over the next few weeks. This series is dedicated to the memory of Hal Hazen who worked in the band and in the office of circuses and to Charlotte Hazen who worked in various capacities including office manager of Great American. Both of these wonderful people were true circus showfolks. The photos appear to start in winter quarters.

Thanks, Pete Rosa


"I think these pictures should date 1986."

Buckles

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #2

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #3

"I recognize that supercilious sneer at right!"
Buckles

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #4

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #5

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #6

"Is this not the Walker Jr. family?"
Buckles

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #7

Toby Tyler Circus (Set 1) #8

Sunday, September 05, 2010


Scan13095, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Hello Buckles,

The fine people of Hugo are hard at work making the Circus City Museum and Park a reality. The original plan was to renovate the house which stands on one of the lots for the museum. The board has now decided to dismantle it and have purpose-built buildings, per the attached drawing.

As a fund-raiser, the Museum will be holding its first annual “International Red Nose Café” night in Hugo. The plan is to serve dishes from around the world that are favorites of circus people, particularly if the recipe has a story or special significance to it. We would be very grateful if you would post this. Anyone wishing to submit a recipe, (and please include the story behind it), can send them by email to: jroyal@kellymillercircus.com, or the old-fashioned way to P O Box 829 Hugo Ok 74743

Thanks for keeping us in touch and entertained daily.

Jim Royal

From Robert Perry #1

Buckles
This photo first time I have seen it, given to me by well known Australian circus fan Michael Robertson taken in late 20s or 30s Perry,s. Must have been doing a one off agricultural show you call them (fairs) 4 ladies on the line up board L TO R are my aunt Daphne ,my Mum, (sister) Doris Perry/ Phyillis Perry/ & My Mother Vera Perry elephant on the right is Tommy a Bull who killed his trainer in Parkes NSW in 1937. also an elephant far left.

From Robert Perry #2


Bottom photo Michael Robertson & Jenda Smaha in Las Vegas in 1986

Robert Perry
Australia

From Bill Powell #1


emmit kelly florida orch007, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Buckles,

Sherry was going thru some archives at the Florida Orchestra and found some materials of interest to the blog.

In 1972 Emmett Kelly performed with the Orchestra on a Christmas show at Bayfront Auditorium (now renamed the MaHaffey Theatre).

From Bill Powell #2


emmit kelly florida orch008, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Chic Silber #1


BWAY1, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.


In response to Ol Whitey I offer

The Martin Beck Theater on West 45th Street

opened in 1924 by Beck who lived there in an

opulent apartment adjacent to the upper lobby

until his death in 1940

His estate sold it to James Binger (3M family heir)

in 1958 who established Jujamcyn Theaters named

for his 3 children (Judith James Cynthia)

In June of 2003 the name was changed to Al Hirshfeld

in honor of the famous N Y Times caricaturist who

had died in January of that year just shy of 100

(my very favorite N Y theater)

Chic

From Chic Silber #2


MARTBECK, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Martin Beck

Elephant Posters #1 (From Jim Cole)


ht2000787_hires, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Buckles, Most of these came off the Ringling Museum website, and are from the Howard Tibbals circus poster collection.

Jimmy Cole

Elephant Posters #2


ht2000940_hires, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Elephant Posters #3


ht2000952_hires, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Elephant Posters #4


ht2001425_hires, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Elephant Posters #5


ht2001948_hires, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Elephant Posters #6


scan0067, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Saturday, September 04, 2010

From Chic Silber


NZQUAKE2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.


Hi Buckles

Saw on last night's news that a major earthquake

hit the South Island of New Zealand

I believe Henry Schroer said that's where he lived

It would be great to hear from him to know how

he is doing & if he had any serious damage

Thanks

Chic

From Josip Marcan


Circo Americano, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.


Hi Buckles!

Here is a picture of the Circo Americano (Enis Togni).
When I was playing with them in 1992 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
I took this picture from the space needle next to the Circus that was placed on the pier.

Best Regards,

Josip Marcan

NY State Fair #1 (From Don Kowell)


DSC06496, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Buckles,
I had several emails from your readers asking to see a few more shots from our display here at this years NY State Fair. These photos feature a 3/4" scale model circus built by the late Wallace Bushey from Syracuse NY, now exhibited and restored by his son Jim Bushey. This show is based on typical shows of the 1920's. Mr Bushey built this circus between 1950 and 1970. Most unique is the fact that everything is prototype and packs in the wagons. The detail is fantastic and its all scratch built. This is one of 15 circus displays in our exhibit hall.
Enjoy,
Don Kowell

NY State Fair #2


DSC06807, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

NY State Fair #3


DSC06801, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

NY State Fair #4


DSC06802, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.