Bad News!

Just got word that Thina Hansen (The Rolling Diamonds with her husband, John) died this evening. The Hansens came to the USA for Mills Brothers Circus. No details at this time.

More Sad News!

Also received word that after a long illness, showman Jerry Lee Klinefelter passed away this afternoon. No other details available at this time.

From Kari Johnson #1

IMG_1529, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

From Kari Johnson #2

IMG_1543, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Kari Johnson #3

IMG_1535, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Kari Johnson #4

IMG_1533, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #1

Scan13181, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Neglected to date these pictures many years ago, probably from Jim Alexander. This was always my favorite zoo. Whenever we showed at the nearby St. Louis Arena I would take a tour. However due to conflicting times, I never managed to see an animal show of any kind. Roland Tiebor's seal always closed with "My Country Tis Of Thee!"

St. Louis Zoo #2

Scan13179, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #3

Scan13182, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Rainy day wardrobe!

St. Louis Zoo #4

Scan13189, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #5

Scan13198, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #6

Scan13201, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #7

Scan13202, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

St. Louis Zoo #8

Scan13203, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Halloween!

index, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Dalilah told me several days ago that there would Halloween Party tonight at the club. I wasn't sure when the grandkids would be available but I just learned that they won't do Trick or Treat until Sunday. So I'll run them down there tonight.

1994 Sesame Street #1

Scan13182, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #2

Scan13179, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesdame Street #3

Scan13201, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #4

Scan13202, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #5

Scan13198, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #6

Scan13204, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #7

Scan13205, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #8

Scan13206, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #9

Scan13181, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1994 Sesame Street #10

Scan13189, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Back Cover

Indian Bill's Wild West #1

Scan13190, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Indian Bill's Wild West #2

Scan13191, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Indian Bill's Wild West #3

Scan13193, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Indian Bill's Wild West #4

Scan13194, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Indian Bill's Wild West #5

Scan13195, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Indian Bill's Wild West #6

Scan13197, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. It wasn't until I got to this picture that I realized that this was a J. Augustus Jones offering. Better remembered as a 2-car show operator.

Buffalo Ranch Wild West

Scan13178, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Sure enough! I looked into the Jones file and came up with this. I never knew they were in the Wild West business and through their combined efforts managed to get Buffalo Bill's name included.

The Oklahoma Kid

Scan13198, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Texas Jim and Diamond Lil

2010-10-24 16.32.33, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

To Paul Gutheil

Scan13189, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Collection of Wild Animal Trainers #1

Scan13181, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. During the semi-annual straightening out of my storage room, I came across a packet of material received in 1996 while we were on the road and lost in the shuffle. Included were these two outstanding envelopes. I feel badly about this oversight. Maybe a viewer could share some information.

Collection of Wild Animal Trainers #2

Scan13182, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Collection of Wild Animal Trainers #3

Scan13184, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Collection of Wild Animal Trainers #4

Scan13185, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Collection of Wild Animal Trainers #5

Scan13186, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Collection of Wild Animal Trainers #6

Scan13187, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Blue Show Press Photo (From Buckles)

Scan13188, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. This picture was on hand fourteen years ago and could have been sent. Presented to Barbara by one of Ringling's most prodigious promoters Arthur Ricker. Actually she never really cared for this shot, she said it looked like she had a black eye and "Odin" seemed bored. Later this gloomy, artful background would have fit right in with Big Apple.

1982 Dayton Shrine (Follow Up #1)

Scan13178, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1982 Dayton Shrine (Follow Up #2)

Scan13179, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Paul Gutheil

pauls stuff and circus pics no 2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. BUCKLES: JUST OPENED AN EMAIL FROM PAT CASHIN. SAD NEWS, GLENN "FROSTY" LITTLE PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY. Paul

1956 RBBB Book #13 (From Eric Beheim)

1956 RBBB Book-13, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. There were also a few photos taken at the Sarasota Winter Quarters. (Once again, more information is needed as to who and what is being shown.)

1956 RBBB Book #14

1956 RBBB Book-14, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1956 RBBB Book #15

1956 RBBB Book-15, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1956 RBBB Book #16

1956 RBBB Book-16, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1956 RBBB Book #17

1956 RBBB Book-17, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. CONCLUDED!

1956 RBBB Program #1 (From Buckles)

Scan13182, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1956 RBBB Program #2

Scan13181, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.