"Ruth" was Al G. Barnes first elephant purchased in 1908, the following year he added "Babe" and "Jewel" all of whom remained together for the next 50 years with Barnes, Barnes-Floto and RBBB.
When John Ringling purchased the Corp. they found that several of the shows had elephants with the same name hence Big Ruth....Little Ruth.....etc.
I was at the Sarasota Quarters the winter of 1956-57 when Babe died but Ruth remained around quite a while longer with Eddie Billiti's Shopping Center Show 1958-65 pulling a ride cart.
He sold her to Puerto Rico in 1966.
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
"Big" Elephants #1 (From Buckles)
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2 comments:
This is a super great series of photo and serious circus history. I am so pleased to see this entre. thanks, Buckles
Buckles,
Could you reveal what an elephant might sell for back in the 50-60's vs. today?
JD
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