John Robinson Circus #4

Buddy Copeland should appreciate the art work on this baggage wagon. I'm sure there would be musicians of some sort mounted on top.

John Robinson Circus #5

This day the parade, when returning to the lot, is routed right up the midway. This is the Wild West Section and in the background we see the banner for "ZOMA THE WORLDS STRANGEST GIRL".

John Robinson Circus #6

This is a better view of the Zoma Show. I envision her as having a bolt in her tongue, her eye brows, nose, lips and navel pierced (maybe even more). Doesn't get much stranger than that.

From John Davenport

Just received a phone call from Mr. Davenport commenting on our Blog Site and the chatter from various people. I agreed that he had indeed created quite a stir. He concluded by saying that he will make all announcements regarding the 2007 Season on Dec. 11, as soon as he and his girl friend return from a cruise they are planning.

From Jim Cole

Josip Marcan consoles Wade Burck backstage at the Evansville Shrine Circus.

Guy Gossing (From Bill Strong)

Gunther Gebel Williams (From Sue Lenz)

Henry Schroer

Wolfgang Holzmair #1

Wolfgang Holzmair #2

Mark Gebel

Wade Burck #1

Unfortunately Mr. Burck was injured last week while working his new Tiger Act at the Evansville Shrine Circus, requiring numerous stiches in his forearm and leg and a night in the Hospital. But being the trouper that he is, missed only two performances and finished out the engagement with the act working flawlessly.

Wade Burck #2

Earl Shipley

Quite a bit of comment today on Mr. Shipley. I remember him from the Orrin Davenport Shrine dates and John is right, a very nice gentleman.

From P.J. Holmes

Hello again, Hope you enjoy this shot of Hagenbeck-Wallace unloading. Notice the person from the train crew pushing the run over before they drive the auto down off the flat. regards, P.J.Holmes

Corporaion Letterhead (Front Cover)

This American Circus Corporation letterhead is one of my most prized possessions. It opens like a menu and shows features of the Corporation Empire on the front, inside and back. It was sent to my father, who was visiting his mother in Hot Springs on 1/31/30 by Sells-Floto boss elephant man, Clyde "Highpockets" Baudendistl, at the Peru Winter Qiarters. "Hows this for a letterhead Bill................................................Peru Ind Jan 31-30 Friend Bill just a few lines...Am well...Hope you and your mother are the same...have been flooded out Except the bull barn...all Barns had from 1 to 3 feet of water in them. Terrell arrived today and ask if I could load 15 bulls in that car...said that is what he wants... All so (3) Camel skids...I have every thing ready for Road...3 Acts Very good. All Painting and Repairing done Except car chains to Repair...I have 24 Hooks in Canes...I suppose you know about Our Boss dying Mr Mugivan he had a $12,000 Bronz Casket and a very large Funeral...Write when you can ........................................Your friend Highpockets 272 So Broadway Peru." Highpockets was so impressed with this letterhead that he made notations throughout: Notations above: "Lorett Tucker"............."Wallace Bulls"..... I might add that my father joined the Floto Show soon after and remained for the next few seasons. For those unaware, these pictures will enlarge if you click on them.

Corporation Letterhead (Inside Left)

"Notations: "Cap Ricardo".........."Madam Bedini"............"Joe Coyle" ....................................................."Earl Shipley" "S.F. Trilby".............................. "1 of the Ward troupes"...................................."Tetu Robinson Japs"

Corporation Letterhead (Inside Right)

Notations:......................................................................"Martha Florence" ........................................................................................"Reno McKree" "Albert Nelson Family".............."Sir Vicor Bedini".................."Abie Goldstein"

Corporation Letterhead (Back Cover)

Notations: ....."Mabel Stark"................."S-F Mom & Vera Carl of Al G.B." ........................................."Orin Davenport" "Henry Busher and Big Snyder".................................."Nelson Family Acrobats"

Marsha Hunt

Received a phone call today from Miss Hunt who mentioned that she had just come across our Blog Site and was very complimentary. She pointed out that there were only three baby elephants added to Hunt Bros. Circus in 1949, "Chandre", "Sita" and "Rahnee". She added that they were accompanied by two Mahouts as dictated by Indian Law and that neither had so much as seen a Television set. Louis Reed was indeed their trainer and that "Muna" and "Dinnu" arrived the following year. She further mentioned that their names were given to them in India.