Unidentified #5

Conklin42, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Bill Woodcock #1 (From Buckles)

Scan000010404, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. A more complete shot of the Terrell Jacobs Wild Animal Circus with Conklins All Canadian Shows at the "Fair for Britain" at Toronto, Ontario in 1942. Bill Woodcock with "Modoc" and The Lion King at the microphone making a bally. The clown is George Churchill and Jean Coriell on the trapeze. I might add that this was Fred Logan's first job with a circus and he once told me that during the rest of his career, he never lifted anything heavier than that bally platform or the solid iron entrance.

Bill Woodcock #2

Scan000010405, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. This is a practice session at Terrell Jacobs' place at Peru, Indiana in 1944. Dolly Jacobs and Bill Woodcock with "Empress", "Modoc" and "Judy". The pusher is Jess King and Don Kidder in the background leaning on the cage.

From Wayne Jackson

Black Diamond 80 001, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. George "Slim" Lewis posing with "Black Diamond's" skull.

Col. Tim McCoy (From Hal Guyon)

tscabamccoy, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Buckles, Found this of Col Tim McCoy taken on Carson & Barnes, don`t know the year. I really get excited seeing photos of show trains and the McCoy train was one of the great ones. Hal Guyon

Tim McCoy stock cars #1 (From Hal Guyon)

132061-R1-03-3_004, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Buckles, Here are a couple of 2 of the Tim McCoy stock cars on World of mirth Shows, I think these are early 50`s. Thought you`d pass them on. Hal Guyon "Surprising how much interest was generated by this McCoy railroad equipment. There were three or four pictures remaining in my set but I thought they would be too repetitious." Buckles

Tim McCoy stock cars #2

132061-R1-35-35_036, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tommy Scott #1 (From David P.)

MVC-001F, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Here is some photos of Doc Tommy Scott home in Toccoa, GA. David P.

Tommy Scott #2

MVC-003F, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Sarasota Showfolks #1

IMG_2039, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. If these first three pictures were joined together from left to right, you could see the entire ballroom of our Showfolks Club. Ben took these last night at the regular meeting of the Sarasota CFA. Rudy Rudynoff is at the dais.

Sarasota Showfolks #2

IMG_2040, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Seated in the background in the red baseball cap is Jim Ridenauer, just home from his long stay in the Hospital. He wished to offer his thanks for all the get-well cards. I was concerned that the glare from LeClaire's coiffure might interfere with the picture but it came out OK.

Sarasota Showfolks #3

IMG_2041, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. That's Bob Snowden sitting at the table with the Riker's. He regaled us later at the bar with stories of his Duke of Paducah Circus.

Sarasota Showfolks #4

IMG_2048, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Our guest speaker last night was Mary Ruth Herriott, seen here with her daughter Heidi.

Sarasota Showfolks #5

IMG_2066, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. You may be surprised to learn that young circus people occasionally attend these events.

Tim McCoy #1 (From Bob Cline)

Tim McCoy 1, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Buckles, The original Tim McCoy ticket wagon found its way to the Ringling show where it served various purposes. These three photos are taken out back of the Ringling Museums where this wagon remains. Bill Myer and I did the plans for this for the Circus Model Builders back in the 1970's. Bob

Tim McCoy #2

Tim McCoy 2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tim McCoy #3

Tim McCoy 3, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Jim Cole

IMG_2171, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. This poster is from the Dave Hoover collection, and was recently sold to a well known CFA member.

Col. Tim McCoy (From Buckles)

Scan000010435, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. I lifted this picture out of a 1935 RBBB program.

Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #1

Scan000010426, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Best dressed bill crew I ever saw. Looks like they just stepped out of the movie "Some Like It Hot".

Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #2

Scan000010425, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #3

Scan000010428, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #4

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Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #5

Scan000010430, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #6

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Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #7

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Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #8

Scan000010432, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tim McCoy RR equipment 1938 #9

Scan000010433, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Donn Gibson #1 (From Joey Ratliff)

Donn Gibson, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Jim Alexander wrote in a few weeks ago about Donn Gibson having passed. Here are some pictures of Mr. Gibson in the St. Louis Zoo elephant show. I meant to send them in a few weeks ago but the confuser, I mean computer, kept saying "NO". Anyway here they are. I'm sure Mr. Alexander can fill in the themes and the elephants. Thanks. Joey

Donn Gibson #2

Donn Gibson2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Dear Buckles et al.: The St. Louis Zoo show photos sure stir up memories (how young Jim Alexander once was!). It's sad to know that Donn Gibson, the elephant trainer, passed on. Donn and his wife visited Tulsa Zoo one day (I worked there 1975-1981) so we showed them around. They were friendly, especially Mrs. Donn mentioned that he used to teach in high school and by comparison, working elephants is less dangerous. That remark stuck in my mind. Regards, Ken Kawata

St. Louis Zoo #1 (From Buckles)

Scan000010415 - Copy, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Possibly trainer and Blog contributor Jim A. can date these as well.

St. Louis Zoo #2

Scan000010416 - Copy, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #3

Scan000010417, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Ah yes! The good wardrobe has been brought out. Director Perkins must have been in the audience.

St. Louis Zoo #4

Scan000010423, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #5

Scan000010424, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #6

Scan000010420, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St Louis Zoo #7

Scan000010421, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #8

Scan000010422, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Josip Marcan

Tihany Spectacular pic.with babie Elaphants is Josip Marcan in 1971 in Caracas,Venezuela. I have Trained 6 Babie Elephants for Circo Magico Tihany and presented them thru South America for 4 Years. Best regards,Josip Marcan. Josip Marcan panthera-tigris@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

Bullens Circus #1 (From Robert Perry)

perc & stafford Bullen 1955, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Perc and Stafford Bullen 1955 buckles some photos of Bullens Circus Australias largest show in the 50s&60s how do you like this for a publicity grab See the mightiest multitude of fabulous features ever assembled , See an army of men assisted by 12 elephants erect Australia's largest big top. wow i have never forgot that add. i was lucky enough to have spent 4 months with stafford when we combined in 1985 just a great circus i am sure if he had a cut he would bleed sawdust will dig up some more bullen photos Robert Perry

Bullens Circus #2

bullen add brisbane 1955, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. At Brisbane 1955

Bullens Circus #3

bbullens old, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Bullens Circus #4

bullen circus0001 (3) - Copy, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Bullens Circus #5

BULLENS ADD 1958 - Copy, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Bullens Circus #6

bullen circus0002 - Copy, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tihany Spectacular #1

Scan000010415, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. This is a classic example of why people should always label and date their pictures. I'm 99 per cent sure these were given to me by Josip Marcan years and years ago. All that plumbing in the foreground must have been for the "Dancing Waters".

Tihany Spectacular #2

Scan000010418, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tihany Spectacular #3

Scan000010416, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Nuggett Casino, Sparks Nevada 1986

Scan000010419, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Contributor Don Bloomer presents "Bertha" assisted by Jan Overbay.

Blanche #2 (From Dave Price)

Blanche, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Here we see another perspective of this scene demonstrating beyond all doubt that Blanche is not in the back seat, and you can see the tub under the car. "Those Press guys are a bunch of sly dogs!" Buckles

Clyde Beatty #1 (From Dion)

beatty one, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Greetings Buckles I just scanned these photos. The prints were made in the early 50's in Northern Wisconsin. As I understand it, one can never see too many photos of the master showman. Sincerely, Dion