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Abdallah Ben Deb, sideshow performer, p. 5
Arnold. Irwin Arnold, ring stock, performer, pp. 5, 9-13
Baker. James Baker, tickets, commissary, p. 5
Barrow. Harry Barrow, clown, acrobat, p. 4
Belew. Merrit Belew, performer, p. 5
Berry. Art Berry, properties, p. 5
Better. The Four Betters, wire act, p. 9
Bossler. John Bossler, clown, pp. 4-5, 9, 12-13
Branson. Paul N. Branson, general agent, pp. 3-5
Butters. Emma Butters, rider, p. 10
Butters. Georgia Butters, ladders, p. 13
Butters. Joan Butters, rider, p. 10
Butters. Helen Butters, ladders, p. 13
Butters. Inez Butters, ladders, p. 13
Butters. Maxine Butters, ladders, p. 10
Butters Troupe, tight wire, pp. 9-10, 13
Carmichael. Pearl Carmichael, rider, p. 10
Codona. Clara Codona, aerial, pp. 9-10, 13
Costello. Bessie Costello, rider, p. 8
Davis. Jim Davis, cookhouse, pp. 9-10
Davis. Larry Davis, superintendent elephants, pp. 5, 9
Davis. Wyatt Davis, clown, pp. 4-5
De Ivey. Fred De Ivey, boss carpenter, manager pit show, pp. 3, 5
De Orlo. Minert De Orlo, clown, pp. 9, 13
Depression, effect of on circuses, pp. 6, 10
Detre. Frank Detre, commissary department, p. 5
Downie Bros. Circus, pp. 3-14 (photographs, illustrations)
Duble. C. E. Duble, musician, photograph, p. 9
Dugan. Jimmy Dugan, banner man, p. 5
Elephant Babe, pp. 5, 13 (photograph)
Elephant Pinto, pp. 5, 13 (photograph)
Elephant Queen, pp. 5, 13 (photograph)
Elephant Teddy, pp. 5, 13-14 (photographs)
Elephant Tena, pp. 5, 13 (photograph)
Engles. George Engles, tires, p. 5
Enos. The Enos, performers, p. 3
Enos. Gene Enos, equestrian director, announcer, p. 5
Enos. Mary Enos, globe, p. 5
Erben. Henry Erben, organ builder, p. 16
Falconberry. William Falconberry, boss banner man, p. 10
Fiber. Roxy Fiber, lunch wagon, p. 6
Fitzgerald. Jack Fitzgerald, chef, p. 5
Freita. Al Frieta, sideshow performer, p. 5
Gallagher. Jimmy Gallagher, banner man, pp. 5, 9
Gilligan. Joe Gilligan, master of transportation, pp. 3, 9, 11
Gonzales Sisters, performers, p. 9
Gosch. Ernest Gosch, show artist, p. 3
Gumpertz. Sam W. Gumpertz, general manager, p. 10
Hand. Gloria Hand, sideshow performer, p. 5
Hanneford. George, rider, pp. 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14 (photograph)
Hanneford. George Hanneford family, riders, pp. 3, 5, 10-11, 13
Hanneford. Kathryn Hanneford, photograph, p. 14
Hanneford. Tommy Hanneford, performer, p. 11
Harddig. John Harddig, clown, p. 5
Harding. Mrs. Harding, roping, p. 5
Harriman. Jerome T. Harriman, general agent, p. 8
Harris. Ella Harris, trapeze, pp. 5, 9-10, 12-13
Harris. Rodney Harris, musical director, pp. 5, 9, 12 (photographs)
Hauser. Allen Hauser, equestrian director, pp. 9-11, 13
Hauser. Allen Hauser, Jr., performer, p. 11
Hauser. Viola Hauser, rider, p. 10
Hill. Pat Hill, checker-up, p. 5
Hinkle. Shorty Hinkle, clown, pp. 4-5, 9
Horan. Irish Horan (J. F. Horan), press agent, pp. 4-5, 7-8, 10
Howes Great London, illustration, cover
Howes. Seth B. Howes, owner, p. 2
Hoxie. Jack Hoxie, movie star, pp. 9-13 (photograph)
Hoyt. Ruby Hoyt, ladders, p. 13
Jardine. George Jardine, organ builder, pp. 16-17
Katz. Charles Katz, assistant manager, pp. 3, 5, 9
Kilgore. Fred C. Kilgore, contracting agent, pp. 4-5, 8
Kilpatrick. H. M. Kilpatrick, boss lithographer, p. 10
Koen. F. M. Koen, 24-hour agent, p. 5
Landers. Doc Landers, asst. mechanical, p. 5
Larkin. Carl Larkin, performer, p. 5
Larkin Duo, jugglers, pp. 3, 5, 9-10, 12-13
Larkin. Mickie Larkin, performer, p. 5
Leffler. Harry Leffler, superintendent privileges, p. 5
Leonhart. Roy Leonhart, clown, pp. 4-5, 9-10, 12-13
Loretta. Ora Loretta, aerial bars, p. 11
Lowande. Oscar Lowande, Jr., rider, pp. 9, 13-14 (photograph)
McCree. Isabelle McCree, rider, pp. 5, 8-9, 13-14 (photograph)
McGuyre. Frank McGuyre, legal adjuster, pp. 5, 9
McNeil. William McNeil, mechanical superintendent, pp. 5, 9
Morales. Billy Morales, p. 13
Morales. Concha Morales, performer, pp. 9, 12-13
Morales. Dorothy Morales, ladders, p. 10
Morales Family, performers, pp. 3, 5, 11
Morales. Pedro Morales, performer, pp. 3, 9, 12-13
Morales. Teresa Morales, trapeze, pp. 5, 9-10, 12-14 (photograph)
Morgan. William Morgan, auditor, press agent, pp. 5, 9
Murphree. Jeff Murphree, clown, pp. 4-5
Noble. James Noble, blacksmith, p. 5
O’Brien. Mickey O’Brien, performer, p. 9
Owens. Buck Owens, movie star, pp. 3-5, 8 (photograph, illustration)
Owens. Mrs. Owens, trick rider, p. 5
Palmer. George Palmer, superintendent menagerie, p. 5
Pape. Aerial Papes, p. 10
Pape. Billy Pape, performer, pp. 3, 5-6, 9, 12, 14
Pape. Concha Pape, performer, pp. 3, 14
Parks. Ora Parks, staff, p. 7
Paul. J. W. Paul, multi-horse driver, p. 18
Perez. Frank Perez, performer, p. 9
Poplin. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Poplin, trick riding & roping, dogs, pp. 5, 9-10, 12-13
Poplin. Jewell Poplin, rider, p. 10
Poplin. June Poplin, rider, p. 13
Premont. Ted Premont or Ted Premond, lights, electrical engineer, pp. 3-5, 9
Ramsey. James R. Ramsey, boss billposter, p. 10
Ray. Jimmy Ray, wrestler, p. 5
Redden. Gertrude Redden, sideshow performer, p. 5
Redden. Ralph Redden, sideshow performer, p. 5
Robbins. Milt Robbins, sideshow manager, pp. 5, 10
Robbins. Mrs. Robbins, sideshow performer, p. 5
Roberts. Maxine Roberts, sideshow performer, p. 5
Roberts. Steve Roberts, superintendent canvas, pp. 5, 9
Rock. Leo Rock, performer, pp. 9-10
Satorio. Frank Satorio, hand balancing, p. 5
Shuford. Clint Shuford, secretary-treasurer, pp. 5, 9
Shuford. Marion Shuford, performer, pp. 9-10, 12-13
Spalding & Rogers North American Circus, pp. 16-18
Spalding. G. R. Spalding, owner, pp. 16-18
Sparks. Charles Sparks, owner, pp. 4-6, 8-9, 11-12, 14 (photograph)
Sparks. Mrs. Sparks, wardrobe, pp. 3, 12
Starr. Dixie Starr, movie star, wife of Jack Hoxie, pp. 9-11, 13 (photograph)
Taviton. Harry Taviton, clown, p. 4
Terrell. Zach Terrell, manager, p. 12
Wallett. William Wallett, Jr., rider, p. 5
Walters Duo, Walters Trio, performers, pp. 5, 9-10, 12
Walters. Jamie Walters, trapeze, pp. 5, 9-10, 13
Walters. Maxine Walters, p. 13
Walters. Van Walters, trapeze, p. 5
Washington. Ed Washington, band leader, p. 5
Werner. George Werner, asst. supt. canvas, p. 9
White. Stanley White, clown, pp. 5, 9, 12
Whitesides. Georgia Whitesides, iron jaw, p. 10
Willard. Clyde Willard, advance, pp. 4-5, 8
Williams. Juanita Williams, rider, p. 10
Williams. Leroy Williams, “Corkey,” show painter, p. 3
Wilson. Dime Wilson, clown, pp. 4-5
Wilson. Gil Wilson, clown, pp. 4-5
Wilson. Lillian Wilson, trapeze, p. 5
Wyatt. Robert Wyatt, advance, p. 5
Albion. Bill Albion, clown, p. 5
Albion. John Albion, performer, p. 5
Alispaw. Fred Alispaw, elephants & menagerie, pp. 6-7
Anton. Jerry Anton, clown, p. 7
Arnold. Irving Arnold, ring stock, performing animals, pp. 16-17, 22
Bailey. Cora Bailey (possibly Cora Bailey Davis), ladders, pp. 16, 22
Bailey. George F. Bailey, showman, p. 27
Baraboo George, rider, p. 8
Barlow. George Barlow, elephant handler, p. 13
Barnett. Chester Barnett, “Bobo,” clown, p. 16
Barnett. Miss Barnett, performer, pp. 16-17
Bayfield. Harry Bayfield, clown, pp. 5, 7
Beatty. Walter Beatty, tickets, p. 16
Beeson. Herbert Beeson, “Herberta,” “Bertha,” high wire, pp. 8, 11
Behee. Bobby Behee, leaps, p. 16
Berry Family, sword swallowers, p. 5
Biggs. Freddie Biggs, clown, p. 7
Biggs. Frieda Biggs, contortion, slack wire, pp. 7-8, 10
Bonmoor Arabs, acrobats, p. 8
Bonne. Rex Bonne, clown, p. 8
Bossler. Johnny Bossler, clown, pp. 16-17
Bowen. Jo Jo Bowen, clown, p. 16
Braden. Fran Braden, advance press, p. 7
Breschard. Paul Breschard Family, equilibrists, p. 10
Brewer. Charles Brewer, story man, p. 22
Brock. Alex Brock Troupe, aerial, pp. 16-17, 21-22
Brock. Anna Brock, trapeze, pp. 16, 22
Brown. Benjamin Brown, showman, p. 27
Brown. C. L. Brown, band leader, p. 7
Brown. Christopher Brown, showman, p. 27
Brown. George Brown, trainmaster, p. 6
Brown. J. Purdy Brown, showman, p. 27
Bryant. Alva Bryant, clown, p. 8
Burns. Harry Burns, contracting press agent, p. 16
Butler. Al Butler, advance, pp. 6-7
Butters. Helene Butters, ladders, iron jaw, p. 16
Butters. Inez Butters, ladders, iron jaw, p. 16
Butters Troupe, high wire, pp. 17, 19-20
Campbell. Dewey Campbell, clown, p. 8
Candler. Asa W. Candler, private zoo, pp. 23-24
Carl. Frank Carl, steward, p. 22
Carreon. Carlos Carreon, liberty horses, rider, pp. 16-17, 20, 22
Carreon. Etta Carreon, horse acts, rider, pp. 16-17, 22
Chesters Two Chesters, horse acts, p. 5
Chipman. Harry Chipman, press, p. 8
Chipman. MaBelle Chipman, performer, mother of Harry Chipman, p. 8 (photograph)
Clark. Nobby Clark, ring stock boss, pp. 6-7
Cleavinger. W. Cleavinger, 24-hour man, p. 22
Cody. Bill Cody, movie star, pp. 19, 21-26 (illustration)
Cody. William F. Cody, “Buffalo Bill,” pp. 4, 6-7
Cole. Eleanor Cole, ladders, p. 10
Cole. George Cole, bounding wire, p. 10
Coolah. Lalla Coolah, sideshow performer, p. 5
Cooley. Jesse Cooley, concert performer, p. 17
Cooper. Courtney Riley Cooper, advance, p. 6
Costellos. The Six Costellos, acrobats, p. 11
Crouch. Floyd Crouch, wire act, p. 19
Curtis. Bill Curtis, superintendent of canvas, pp. 6-7
Darling. Phil Darling, ladders, p. 5
Darling Sisters, aerial, p. 5
Darragh. Don Darragh, dogs & ponies, pp. 5, 8
Darrahs. The Darrahs, performers, p. 5
Davis. Cora Bailey Davis, see Cora Bailey
Davis. James Davis, steward, p. 16
Davis. Jasper Davis, rider, pp. 17, 21
Davis. Larry Davis, elephants & menagerie, pp. 16-17, 22, 24, 26
Dearth. Charles Dearth, clown, p. 8
DeGarros Sisters, trapeze, p. 5
Degarros, Five DeGarros, performers, p. 5
Degroffs or DeGroffs. Two Degroffs, gymnasts, p. 5
DeIvey. Fred DeIvey, carpenter, blacksmith, pp. 15, 24
Delavoye. Wm. Delavoye, clown, p. 8
Delno. Ida Delno, contortion, balancing, pp. 7, 10
Delno. Mrs. Delno, rider, p. 10
Delnos Troupe, aerial, pp. 5, 8, 10-11
Del Veccho. J. H. Del Veccho, calliope player, p. 12
Delvey. Fred Delvey, boss carpenter, pp. 20, 22
DeMars, clowns, p. 5
DeOrlo. Minert DeOrlo, clown cop, pp. 16-17, 22
Devlin. H. C. Devlin, Zouave troupe, p. 5
Dill. Frank Dill, sideshow canvas, p. 16
Dobbs. Ella Dobbs, rider, p. 8
Dollfran Arabs, acrobats, p. 8
Donnelly and Hall, performers, p. 5
Downie Bros. Circus, pp. 15-26 (photographs, illustrations)
Duble. C. E. Duble, musician, pp. 22, 24
Eberle. John Eberle, superintendent of canvas, p. 7
Elephant Addie, p. 24
Elephant Alice, p. 5
Elephant Babe, pp. 15, 17, 22-24
Elephant Barnum Show Alice, p. 14 (photograph)
Elephant Billy, p. 5
Elephant Cora, p. 24
Elephant Gip, p. 13
Elephant Hutch, p. 13
Elephant Inez, p. 24
Elephant Judy, p. 13
Elephant Kas, pp. 5, 9, 11 (photograph)
Elephant Little Miracle, pp. 5, 13
Elephant Margaret, p. 14
Elephant Marion, p. 24
Elephant Mo, pp. 5, 9, 11 (photograph)
Elephant Muggins, p. 5
Elephant Old Bet, p. 27
Elephant Pinto, pp. 15, 23-24
Elephant Prince Utah, p. 13
Elephant Princess Alice, p. 14
Elephant Punch, p. 13
Elephant Queen, pp. 13, 15, 23-24
Elephant Snyder, pp. 5, 10, 12-13
Elephant Tambon, p. 13
Elephant Teddy, pp. 15, 17-18, 23-24 (illustration)
Elephant Tena, pp. 15, 22-24
Elephant Tip, p. 13
Elephants named Alice, pp. 13-14 (photographs)
Elnor Sisters, aerial, iron jaw, pp. 8, 10
Embleton or Ebleton. W. B. Embleton, superintendent lights, pp. 6-7
Ende. Joe Ende, p. 20
Enos. Gene Enos, perch, p. 5
Enos. Mary Enos, globe, perch, p. 5
Evans. Dick Evans, clown, p. 8
Fillinger. Lawrence Fillinger, “Red,” clown, p. 22
Flger. Roxy Flger, midway dining car, p. 16 [various spellings found for Roxy in articles]
Florein. Jose Florein, in charge of stock, p. 17
Forest. Charles Forest, performer, pp. 16, 22
Frazier. Enos Frazier, performer, p. 5
Freitas. Al Freitas and Company, sideshow performers, p. 17
Frye. Tod Frye, steward, cookhouse, pp. 6-7
Fung. Leon Fung, slide for life, p. 8
Gallagher. James R. Gallagher, banner agent, p. 16
Gentry. Frank Gentry, general agent, p. 12
Gentry. H. B. Gentry, owner, pp. 7, 9-12
Gillighan. Joe Gillighan or Gilligan, master of transportation, pp. 16, 22
Gonzales. Rudy Gonzales, elephant handler, p. 13
Gotch. Frank Gotch, wrestler, pp. 4-7 (illustration)
Gower. W. J. Gower, glass blower, p. 12
Gray. Emma Gray, rider, p. 5
Gray. Weaver Gray, performer, p. 5
Greibel. Louise Greibel, rider, p. 10
Hamilton. Les Hamilton, dogs & ponies, pp. 5, 8, 10
Hand. Gloria Hand, sideshow performer, p. 22
Hanneford. George Hanneford, rider, pp. 16, 22
Hanneford. George Hanneford, Jr., pp. 18, 24
Hanneford. George Hanneford Troupe, pp. 17, 21
Hanneford. Mrs. Hanneford, performer, p. 22
Hanneford. Tommy Hanneford, performer, pp. 17, 24
Harding. Darlene Harding, ladders, p. 22
Harding. Malee Harding, performer, pp. 22, 24
Harriman. Jerome Harriman, general agent, pp. 16, 19, 22
Harris. Ella Harris, elephant act, trapeze, rider, pp. 16-17, 21-22
Harris. Jack Harris, clown, pp. 5, 7-8
Harris. Rodney Harris, band leader, pp. 17, 22
Hastings. The Hastings, ladders, p. 5
Hauser. Allen Hauser, equestrian director, trained animals, pp. 16-17, 20-22, 26
Henkle. Merlin Henkle, leaps, p. 16
Hershey. Lou Hershey, clown, p. 7
Hersy. Lou Hersy or Lou Hershey, contortion, p. 7
Hervey. J. R. Hervey, contracting agent, p. 22
Hinkle. Shorty Hinkle, clown, p. 17
Hobson. Esther Hobson, rider, p. 5
Hobson. Homer Hobson, rider, pp. 8, 10
Hobson. Homer Hobson, Jr., performer, p. 10
Hobson Family (Powhaskys), riders, pp. 10, 12 (photograph)
Hobson. Stella Hobson or Estella Hobson, equestrienne, pp. 8, 10
Hodgini. Daisy Hodgini, equestrienne, pp. 8, 10
Hodgini. Umarda, rider, p. 10
Horan. Irish Horan, press agent, advance, pp. 16, 20-22, 26
Howes. Nathan A. Howes, showman, p. 27
Hoxie. Jack Hoxie, movie star, pp. 16-18, 21 (illustration)
Hoyt. Jacy Hoyt, 24-hour agent, p. 16
Hughes. Jack Hughes and wife, concert performer, pp. 17, 21-22
Hughes. Ruby Hughes, rider, ladders, pp. 17, 22
Husanne. Yusiff Husanne, wrestler, p. 6
Hutchinson. Fred Hutchinson, general manager, p. 6
Hyland. Dick Hyland, man fish, p. 5
Johnson. Harvey Johnson, clown, p. 7
Kelley & the Tumbling Toms, p. 5
Kincaid. Two Kincaid Sisters, iron jaw, p. 10
King. Karl King, musical director, p. 6
King. R. D. King, clown, p. 7
Klass. Fred Klass, sideshow manager, p. 5
Klass. Max Klass, sideshow manager, p. 5
Katz. Charles Katz, asst. manager, pp. 16, 19, 22, 26
LaFrance Rose Troupe, tight wire, p. 10
LaMar. Virginia LaMar, rider, p. 5
Lamb. Lois Lamb, wardrobe, p. 16
Lamb. Lola Lamb or Lois Lamb, ladders, iron jaw, p. 22
Lanboy, cycle, p. 10
Langdon. Al Langdon, elephant trainer, p. 23
Larkin. Carl Larkin, balancing, pp. 16-17, 20, 22
Larkin. Mickey Larkin, head slide, balancing, pp. 16-17, 20, 22
LaRue. Arthur LaRue, clown, p. 7
Lasky. Anthony Lasky, chief electrician, p. 22
Legert. Gus Legert, Les Legerts, equilibrist, p. 10
Legert. Ruth Legert, Les Legerts, equilibrist, p. 10
Leonhart. Ray Leonhart or Roy Leonhart, clown, pp. 16-17, 22
LeRoy. Frank LeRoy, clown, p. 7
Lindsay. Famous Lindsay, contortion, p. 10
Linger. Helen Linger, rider, wire act, wife of Oscar Lowande, Jr., pp. 17, 19
Living. Anna Living, sideshow performer, p. 22
Lonsdorf. Barney Lonsdorf, “Soldier,” properties, pp. 16, 22
Loretta Twins, trampoline bar act, p. 8
Loving. Anna Loving, sideshow performer, p. 17
Lowande. Oscar Lowande, Jr., p. 16
Luckey. Charles Luckey, superintendent properties, pp. 6-7
Luckey Sisters, Luckey Troupe, iron jaw, slack wire, pp. 5, 8, 10
Luckeys, wire act, p. 8
Lund. Georgiana Lund, foot slide, iron jaw, p. 22
MacCleans, Scottish Pipers, p. 17
Mack. Harry Mack, press agent, pp. 16, 21-22
Madison. Slivers Madison, elephant handler, p. 14
Mallman. M. Mallman, superintendent privileges, concessions, pp. 16, 22
Mann. Fred C. Mann, advance, pp. 6-7
Manning. Billie Manning, ladders, rider, pp. 16-17
Marento. Sadie Marento or Sadie Mareno, ladders, p. 22
Marion. Johnny Marion, concert performer, 17
Marsh. Sally Lou Marsh, p. 26
Marvin. Lola Marvin, rider, p. 5
McCree. Isobel McCree, rider, pp. 16, 22
McGuyre. Frank McGuyre, legal adjuster, pp. 16, 22, 24
McGuyre. Myrtle McGuyre, ladders, rider, pp. 16-17, 22
McMann. George McMann, clown, p. 22
McNeill. William A. McNeill, master mechanic, pp. 16, 22
Mellnott, ladders, p. 7
Melnott. Clara Melnott, performer, p. 7
Melnott-LaNole, tight wire, p. 8
Miaco. Ida Miaco, contortion, p. 5
Mills. Jake Mills or Jack Mills, musician, owner, pp. 17, 22
Monette. Art Monette, clown, pp. 7-8
Montgomery. Irene Montgomery, ladders, equestrienne, pp. 5, 8
Moody. Albert Moody, cage boss, p. 22
Morales. Dorothy Morales, ladders, p. 16
Morales Family, performers, p. 16 (illustration)
Morales. Lola Morales, wardrobe, p. 22
Pedro Morales, leaps, slide for life, p. 16
Morales. Teresa Morales, trapeze, pp. 15, 17, 21-22 (illustration)
Morgan. Fred Morgan, treasurer, p. 12
Morgan. William Morgan, secretary, auditor, pp. 16, 22
Moskavites, riders, p. 22
Myers. George L. Myers, concert ballet trainer, p. 11
Nellers. The Nellers, sideshow performers, p. 12
Nemo. The Great Nemo, sideshow performer, p. 5
Nevikoff Troupe, aerial, p. 8
Ogawa. Chief Ogawa, sideshow performer, p. 12
Palmer. Arlene Palmer or Aldine Palmer, elephant act, pp. 5, 7
Palmer. Doc Palmer, sideshow manager, pp. 7, 10, 12
Palmer. Ken Palmer, contortion, clown, p. 7
Palmo, sideshow performer, p. 12
Paralta. Vic Paralta, paint crew, p. 15
Phillips. Harry Phillips, ring stock, p. 22
Pickard. H. C. Pickard, seals, pp. 21-23
Poplin. Charles Poplin, dog act, pp. 16-17, 22
Poplin. Jewel Poplin, dog act, rider, pp. 16-17, 22
Potter. Aldene Potter, performer, pp. 5, 8
Powhaskys. See Hobson family
Prince Kanaka, sideshow performer, p. 12
Princepini. Martha Princepini, ladders, p. 16
Queen. Carrie Queen, dogs & ponies, p. 8
Redden. Gertrude Redden, sideshow performer, pp. 17, 22
Redden. Ralph Redden, asst. sideshow manager, lecturer, pp. 17, 22
Reddens, sideshow performers, p. 17
Reiger. Charlene Reiger, ladders, p. 8
Reynolds. Sylvester Reynolds, showman, p. 27
Riggs. Fred Riggs, slack wire, p. 5
Robbins. Milton Robbins, sideshow manager, pp. 17, 22, 25
Robbins. Mitzi Robbins, sideshow performer, pp. 17, 22
Roberts. Crystobel Roberts, ladders, iron jaw, p. 22
Roberts. Stewart Roberts, performer, p. 22
Robinson. Joe Robinson, electrician, p. 16
Roddy. George Roddy, advance, pp. 6-7
Rogers. Simon Rogers, rider, p. 10
Rosalind. Rosa Rosalind or Rosa Roseland, rider, pp. 5-6 (photograph)
Royal. Carrie Royal, performer, pp. 5, 7
Royal. Rhoda Royal, equestrian director, pp. 7-8
Russell. Rose Russell, ladders, p. 10
Sanchez. Luana Sanchez Troupe, sideshow performers, p. 22
Scala. Tony Scala, leaps, pp. 16, 22
Scheck. Prof. Scheck, performer, p. 10
Sells-Floto Circus, pp. 2, 4-12, cover (photographs, illustrations)
Shuford. Clint Shuford, treasurer, pp. 16, 22
Shuford. Marion Shuford, ladders, rider, pp. 16-17, 22, 25
Siegrist. Billy Siegrist, wire act, pp. 21-22, 24-25
Singleton. George Singleton, superintendent canvas, pp. 15-16, 22
Sloan. Bert Sloan and wife, wire act, pp. 24-25
Smith. George Smith, glass blower, p. 5
Smith. Lizette Smith, sideshow performer, p. 12
Sparks. Charles Sparks, owner, p. 14, 16, 18, 21-23, 26 (photograph)
Sparks. John Sparks, pp. 24-25
Sparks. Mrs. Sparks, wardrobe, p. 16
Starr. Dixie Starr, performer, movie star, pp. 16-18, 20
Stout. Frank Stout, clown, p. 7
Stumpf. George Stumpf, boss hostler, pp. 6-7
Sweeney and Newton, trapeze, iron jaw, p. 10
Sweeney. Beatrice Sweeney, iron jaw, p. 10
Tammen. Harry H. Tammen, owner, pp. 4, 6-7, 11
Terwilliger. R. J. Terwilliger, clown, p. 8
Thompson. Minnie Thompson, elephant act, rider, p. 10
Toto the Frog, clown, contortion, pp. 8, 10
Traneno. Carl Traneno, sideshow performer, p. 12
Tun Chin Troupe, acrobats, p. 8
Turner. Aron Turner, showman, p. 27
Tyler. Toby Tyler, clown, pp. 16-17
Usarda Troupe, riders, p. 8
Walters. Jamie Walters, ladders, iron jaw, p. 16
Warner. Ed Warner, general agent, railroad contractor, p. 7
Washington. Edward Washington, band leader, pp. 17, 22
Webb. Ella Webb, trapeze, p. 8
Webb. Ella Webb Troupe, trapeze, p. 8
Webb. Horace Webb, clown, p. 7
Wells. Mrs. Wells, rider, p. 10
White. Beverly White, advance press, p. 7
White. Stanley White, leaps, p. 22
Whitesides. Georgia Whitesides, ladders, p. 16
Wilkes. Bertha Wilkes, elephant act, p. 10
Willard. Clyde Willard or Clyde Williard, advance, pp. 16, 20
Willard. Jess Willard, prize fighter, pp. 4-5, 7 (illustration)
Williams. Ed Williams, clown, p. 22
Williams. Jim Williams, trainmaster, p. 7
Williams. June Williams, leaper, pp. 21-22
Williams. Paris Williams, rider, p. 8
Woods. Mrs. Ed E. Woods, sideshow performer, p. 17
Wright and Bayfield, performers, p. 5
Wright. Ward Wright, clown, pp. 5, 7
Zora. Lucia Zora, cat act, pp. 5-7 (photograph)
Acosta. Daniel Acosta, high wire, p. 14
Act. High wire act, p. 10
Adkins. Jess Adkins, owner, p. 22
Admiral Dot, midget, p. 5
Al G. Barnes Circus, pp. 17, 20, 22, 23, 25
Al G. Barnes-Sells-Floto Circus, p. 28
Allen. Harry a. Allen, contracting agent, p. 21
Ambler. Harry Ambler, p. 4
American Circus Corporation, p. 22
American Federation of Musicians, pp. 25-26
Angela. Mlle. Angela, female Sampson, p. 7
Antonio, ladder, p. 7
Arlington. Edward Arlington, owner, pp. 22, 23
Arnold. Irvin Arnold, ponies, rider, ring stock, pp. 18, 19, 23, 24
Atterbury. Mary Atterbury, wire, p. 27
Avery, acrobat, p. 24
Bailey. Hackaliah Bailey, showman, p. 3
Baker. Jimmy Baker, performer, husband of Theresa Morales, p. 17
Ball. Mary Jane Ball, equestrienne, p. 18 (illustration)
Barnes. D. B. Barnes, horses, p. 4
Barnett Bros. Circus, pp. 16, 21
Barnum. P. T. Barnum, showman, pp. 4-9
Bary. Howard Y. Bary, pp. 22, 23
Batchellor, ladder, p. 7
Beatty. Clyde Beatty, p. 25
Beckley. Ed Beckley, asst. manager, p. 4
Beeson. Bertha Beeson, wire, p. 10
Belasco. Jen Belasco, story man, p. 26
Berosini. Josephine Berosini, high wire, pp. 12, 13 (photo)
Berry. Art Berry, supt. sideshow canvas, p. 18
Berry. Dr. A. C. Berry, veterinarian, p. 5
Blondin. Charles Blondin, high wire, p. 13
Blue. Archie Blue, band leader, p. 24
Bond Bros. Circus, pp. 16, 17
Bossler. Johnny Bossler, acrobat, pp. 18, 24
Bradna. Fred Bradna, equestrian dir., p. 10
Bridgeman. Everett Bridgeman, front door, p. 24
Bryden. Ray Marsh Bryden, owner, p. 16
Buckley. Harriet Buckley, p. 4
Buckley. Harry Buckley, horses, p. 4
Bush. L. L. Bush, employee, p. 21
Bushnell Madame Bushnell, juggler, impalement, p. 7
Bushnell. George Bushnell, p. 4
Bushnell. Prof. Bushnell, juggler, impalement, p. 7
Butters Family, wire, pp. 18, 24
Butters. Inez Butters, ladders, menage, pp. 18, 19, 24
Butters. Pauline Butters, ladders, iron jaw, menage, pp. 18, 19
Calliope. Downie Bros. air calliope, p. 18 (photo)
Candler. Asa Candler, elephants, p. 16
Cardiff giant, p. 5
Carl Milt Carl, steward, p. 18
Carl. Frank Carl (Mitt), cookhouse, p. 24
Carr. Eddie Carr, leaps, p. 24
Carreon. Carlos Carreon, menage, pp. 19, 24
Carreon. Carlos Carreon, pp. 23, 27
Carreon. Carlos Carreon, ring stock, menage, rider, pp. 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 27, 28
Carreon. Etta Carreon, rider, pp. 16, 19, 24
Carrillo Brothers, high wire, pp. 14, 15 (photo)
Carrillo. Pedro Carrillo, high wire, p. 14
Castello, Dan Castello, showman, pp. 4, 5, 7, 9
Castello. Dave Castello, rider, p. 7
Cavanaugh. Miss Cavanaugh, dancer, p. 19
Chanda, lecturer, p. 24
Chaplin Harold Chaplin, sideshow canvas, p. 24
Chief Standing Still, p. 24
Circus Busch, p. 10
Circus Gleich, p. 10
Circus Historical Society, 1977 convention plans, p. 2
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, p. 13
Cocona. Alfredo Codona, p. 11
Cole Bros. Circus, pp. 16-17, 23, 25, 28
Cole Bros.-Clyde Beatty Circus, p. 22
Colleano. Con Colleano, wire, p. 10
Concello. Art Concello, p. 13
Conklin. Theodore Conklin, teamster, p. 8
Cook. Vinne Cook, equestrienne, p. 7
Coronas, high wire, p. 15
Coup. W. C. Coup, showman, pp. 4-9
Crane, June & Co., p. 3
Crane. Gerald Crane, showman, p. 3
Crane. Thaddeus Crane, showman, p. 3
Cristiani Bros. Circus, p. 13
Crum. W. C. Crum, treasurer, p. 4
Dan Castello's Great Circus, pp. 4, 6
Dan Rice Circus, pp. 22, 23, 24, 25
Daugherty. Edward Daugherty (Shorty), supt. elephants, pp. 16, 18, 19, 24
Davis. Charles Davis, high wire, father of Harold Davis, p. 12 (photo)
Davis. Elsie Davis, high wire, daughter of Charles Davis, p. 12 (photo)
Davis. Harold Davis (Alzana), high wire, pp. 12, 13 (photos)
Davis. Hilda Davis, high wire, daughter of Charles Davis, p. 12 (photo)
Davis. Jasper Davis, menage, pp. 19, 24
Davis. Larry Davis, elephants, p. 16
Davis. Minnie Davis, high wire, wife of Harold Davis, p. 12 (photo)
Davis. Tommy Davis, high wire, p. 12 (photo)
De Orlo. Minert De Orlo, acrobat, p. 18
Dearo. Bert Dearo, contortion, pp. 18, 19
Dearo. Corine Dearo, contortion, pp. 18, 19
DeBarrie. Miss DeBarrie, birds, pp. 19, 24
DeBarrie. W. E. DeBarrie, sideshow mgr., pp. 18, 24, 26
DeIvey. Fred DeIvey, carpenter, p. 17
Delaney. Frank Delaney, p. 4
Depression, effect on circuses, p. 17
Dillingham. O. R. Dillingham, p. 25
Donaldson, ladder, p. 7
Dougherty. Edward Dougherty, menagerie, p. 24
Downie Bros. Circus lithograph, front cover, p. 2
Downie Bros. Circus, inventory of show, p. 29
Downie Bros. Circus, pp. 16-29 (photos, illustrations)
Dunbar & Donaldsosn, perch, p. 7
Dunbar, ladder, p. 7
Dyer. Edward Dyer, cook, p. 8
Eddy Bros. Circus, p. 25
Elephant, Addie, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Babe, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Betty, p. 3
Elephant, Cora, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Gipsy, p. 7
Elephant, Inez, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Marion, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Old Bet, p. 3
Elephant, Pinto, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Queen, pp. 20, 23
Elephant, Teddy, pp. 20, 23, 26 (lithograph)
Elephant, Tena, pp. 20, 23
Elephants. Downie Bros. elephants, p. 19 (photo)
Eno Japanese Troupe, risely, perch, pp. 23, 24, 28 (photo)
Eno. Lena Eno, foot juggling, p. 24
Eno. Suyko Eno, foot juggling, p. 24
Eno. Taki Eno, foot juggling, p. 24
Famous Robbins Circus, p. 17
Feld. Irvin Feld, pp. 13, 14
Feld. Ken Feld, p. 14
Fish Brothers Wagon Company, p. 4
Forest. Charles Forest, performer, pp. 18, 19
Forsietz-Mendez, high wire, p. 13
Freely Brothers, trapeze, p. 7
Fritsch. Manfred Fritsch, Doval the Great, high wire, pp. 13, 14 (photo)
Geiger. Joe Geiger, high wire, pp. 10, 11 (photo)
Gilley. Walter F. Gilley, advance, p. 24
Gilligan. Isobel Gilligan, rider, pp. 18, 19
Gilligan. Joe Gilligan, supt. transportation, pp. 18, 24
Goliath. Mons. Goliath, giant, pp. 8, 9
Great Eastern Circus, p. 5
Gretona. Otto Gretona, high wire, p. 11
Gretonas, high wire, p. 11 (photo)
Grotefent. Arthur Grotefent, half brother of Karl Wallenda, p. 11
Grotefent. George Grotefent, stepfather of Karl Wallenda, pp. 10, 11
Grotefents, p. 11
Gumpertz. Sam Gumpertz, general mgr., p. 22
Haag Bros. Circus, pp. 23, 28
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, pp. 23, 25, 28
Hagenbeck-Wallace-Forepaugh-Sells Circus, p. 17
Hand. Bench Hand, candy stands, p. 19
Hanneford Family, riders, p. 19
Hanneford. George Hanneford family, riders, p. 2, front cover (lithograph illustration)
Hanneford. George Hanneford troupe, riders, p. 18
Hanneford. George Hanneford, rider, pp. 18, 19
Hanneford. Mrs. George Hanneford, rider, p. 19
Harriman. Jerome Harriman, general agent, p. 24
Harriman. Jerome T. Harriman, general agent, pp. 18, 23
Harris. Ella Harris, trapeze, menage, vocalist, pp. 18, 19, 24
Harris. Rodney Harris, owner, band leader, pp. 16, 19, 20, 24, 25
Hatch. J. Frank Hatch, pp. 22, 23
Hauser. Allen Hauser, equestrian dir., pp. 16, 22
Hendricks. Eddie Hendricks, rider, pp. 18, 19
Heron. Jimmy Heron, owner, pp. 16, 17
Hinkle. Shorty Hinkle, leaps, p. 18
Hitler. Adolph Hitler, p. 11
Hodgini. Albert Hodgini Jr., rider, pp. 23, 24
Hodgini. Bertie Hodgini, performer, p. 27
Holtzmeir. Wolfgang Holtzmeir, lions, p. 13
Hooper. Chet Hooper, leaps, p. 18
Hopper. Jerry Hopper, stilts, p. 7
Horan. Irish Horan, press rep., p. 18
Houser. Ferley Houser, supt. canvas, p. 24
Hoxie. Jack Hoxie, wild west, pp. 17, 18, 20, 23
Hughes. B. F. Hughes, pp. 27-28
Hurd. S. H. Hurd, asst. treasurer, p. 5
Hustrei Troupe, high wire, p. 11 (photo)
Hustrei. August A. Hustrei, high wire, p. 11
Hutchinson. J. L. Hutchinson, biography agent, advance, p. 4
Jackson. Eddie Jackson, story man, p. 18
Jukes. W. L. Jukes, mechanical figures, p. 5
Justice. J. J. Justice, contracting agent, advance, mgr., pp. 4, 7
Karanan, magic, p. 24
Karsey. Myrna Karsey, snakes, pp. 19, 24, 26
Katz. Charlie Katz, asst. manager, pp. 18, 21, 22, 23, 24
Kay Bros. Circus, p. 25
Kech. Eddie Kech, leaps, p. 24
Kelley. John M. Kelley, legal counsel, p. 22
Ketrow. William Ketrow, p. 23
Kilgore. Fred C. Kilgore, contracting agent, pp. 23, 24
King. Pauline King, illusions, p. 24
Kreis. Helen Kreis, high wire, wife of Karl Wallenda, pp. 10, 11
Kreis. Phillip Kries, brother of Helen Kreis Wallenda, p. 11
Lamb. Tony Lamb, musician, p. 16
Landers. C. C. Landres, mechanic, p. 24
Larkin Trio, jugglers, pp. 24, 29 (photo)
Larkin. Carl Larkin, juggler, p. 23
Larkin. Georgiana Lund Larkin, foot slide, menage, wife of Mickey Larkin, pp. 18, 23, 24, 26, 27
Larkin. Karl Larkin or Carl Larkin, performer, pp. 18, 24, 28, 29
Larkin. Mickey Larkin, head slide, perch, pp. 18, 23, 24, 28
Laroway. Milo Laroway, sword swallow, p. 24
Lasky. Anthony Lasky, electrician, lights, pp. 18, 24
Laws. State laws, effect on circuses, p. 18
Leitzel. Lillian Leitzel, p. 11
Leon. Bert Leon, Leon Bros., acrobat, p. 7
Leon. J. T. Leon, Leon Bros., acrobat, p. 7
Leonhart. Roy Leonhart, acrobat, clown, pp. 18, 19, 24
Lill. Curly Lill, props, p. 11
Lindstroms, performers, p. 13
Longsdorf. Barney Longsdord (Soldier), props, p. 18
Lonsdorf. Barney Lonsdorf (Soldier), props, p. 24
Lund. Georgia Lund, performer, pp. 18, 19, 24
Mac's South Sea Islanders, p. 24
Mack. Harry Mack, press agent, pp. 18, 24, 25
Madden George Madden, clown, p. 4
Madden. Mary Anne Madden, rider, p. 4
Mallman. M. Mallman, supt. privileges, concessions, pp. 18, 24
Mayer. Camillo Mayer troupe, high wire, pp. 12, 13 (photo)
Maynard. Ken Maynard, performer, p. 25
Mays. Chester Mays, social security, p. 24
McGann. John McGann, concessions, p. 21
McGuyre. Frank McGuyre, p. 22
McGuyre. Myrtle McGuyre, rider, pp. 18, 19, 21
McHugh. J. H. McHugh, mental act, p. 19
McNeal. William McNeal, automotive, p. 18
McNeil. Mae McNeil, menage, ladders, pp. 18, 19
Melville. Alex Melville, rider, p. 7
Melville. Francis Melville, somersaults, p. 7
Melville. George Melville, somersaults, p. 7
Melville. James Melville, rider, p. 7
Mendez. Doval Mendez, high wire, p. 14
Mendez. Gene Mendez, high wire, pp. 13, 14 (photo)
Messenger. Mr. Messenger, juggler, p. 7
Millman. Bird Millman, wire, p. 10
Mills. Ida Mills, ladders, p. 24
Moody. Albert Moody, elephants, pp. 18, 19
Morales. Lola Morales, iron jaw, p. 16
Morales. Theresa, trapeze, pp. 16, 17
Morgan. William Morgan, treasurer, auditor, pp. 18, 24
Morton. Bob Morton, p. 23
Mugivan & Bowers, p. 22
Nelson. Mlle. & Mr. Nelson, riders, p. 7
Nock. Pio Nock, high wire, pp. 13, 14 (photo)
North. George North, rider, p. 7
North. John Ringling North, p. 11
O'Brien. Mickie O'Brien, supt. wardrobe, p. 18
P. T. Barnum's Great Traveling Museum, pp. 4-9 (illustrations)
Paris Pavilion Circus, p. 8
Peek. Florence Peek, dancer, p. 19
Penchevi Troupe, high wire, p. 14
Petit. Philippe Petit, high wire, p. 14
Pickard. Capt. H. C. Pickard, seals, pp. 18, 19, 21, 24, 26 (photo)
Polio epidemic, effect on circuses, pp. 21, 26-27
Pond. J. B. Pond, p. 5
Poplin. Charles Poplin, performer, p. 26
Poplin. Jewel Poplin, pigs, menage, pp. 18, 19, 24
Princess Estelle, mental act, p. 19
Principena. Martha Principena, performer, p. 24
Rellmuths Troupe, high wire, p. 11
Rice Bros. Circus, p. 16
Rice. Dan Rice, showman, p. 8
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, pp. 10-15
Ringling. John Ringling, p. 22
Ringling. John Ringling, pp. 10, 11
Ringling-Barnum, pp. 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28
Roberts Trio, aerial bars, p. 18
Roberts. Belle Roberts, ladders, menage, pp. 18, 24
Roberts. Christobel Roberts, iron jaw, menage, pp. 18, 19
Roberts. Stewart Roberts, bars, pp. 18, 23, 24
Robinson. John Robinson IV, p. 22
Roselle. Jorge Roselle troupe, p. 14
Rozina. Alverta Rozina, ladders, p. 24
Russell Bros. Circus, pp. 23, 27
Russell. Bob Russell, rigger, p. 13
Russell. Reb Russell, cowboy, pp. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 (photos, lithograph)
Scala. Tony Scala, acrobat, pp. 18, 24
Scatterday. Dick Scatterday, banners, p. 26
Scatterday. R. O. Scatterday, banners, p. 18
Schmidt. Lena Schimdt, high wire, p. 10
Seal Bros. Circus, p. 23
Seitz. Joe Seitz, high wire, pp. 13, 14 (photo)
Sells-Floto Circus, pp. 23, 25
Shuford. Clint Shuford, secretary, treasurer, pp. 18, 24
Shuford. Marion Shuford, menage, ladders, pp. 18, 19, 24
Sietz-Mendez, high wire, p. 13
Singleton. George Singleton, supt. canvas, p. 18
Skimon, bars, p. 18
Sloat. Marcus Sloat, p. 3
Sloman. George Sloman, trapeze, p. 4
Smith. Lee Smith, leaps, p. 24
Smith. Washington Smith, chariot driver, p. 4
Smith. Whipping Smiths, sharpshooters, p. 16
Smith. William Smith, p. 4
Sophia Troupe, p. 15
Sparks. Charles Sparks, manager, pp. 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Sparks. Mrs. Sparks, wardrobe, pp. 17, 23-24
Spectacle. Evolution of Rhythm, p. 18
Spectacle. Halt in the Desert, p. 7
Starr. Dixie Starr, performer, p. 17
Strates carnival, p. 25
Summerfield. Mr. Summerfield, staff, p. 8
Terrell. Zack Terrell, owner, p. 22
Thornton. Tom Thornton, leaps, p. 24
Thorson. Carl Thorson, sideshow lecturer, p. 19
Tilden. Luke Tilden, parade supervisor, p. 4
Titus. L. B. Titus, showman, p. 3
Tom Mix Circus, pp. 16, 21, 23, 25, 27
Trostl. Arturo Trostl, Great Arturo, high wire, pp. 11, 12 (illustration)
Truck. Downie Bros. light plant semi, p. 19 (photo)
Truck. Downie Bros. ring stock truck, p. 20 (photo)
Truck. Downie Bros. truck no. 61, p. 21 (photo)
Tudor Sisters, acrobats, p. 24
Tudor. Avery Tudor, performer, p. 25
Tudor. Helen Tudor, ladders, p. 24
Tudor. Marion Tudor, ladders, p. 24
Tzekovi Troupe, high wire, p. 15 (photo)
Valdo. Pat Valdo, staff, p. 11
Vaudeville Circus, p. 16
Verda. Monte Verda, contortion, p. 7
Wagon. Revolving Temple of Juno wagon, pp. 6, 7 (illustration)
Wallace Bros. Circus, pp. 24-25
Wallace. Bert Wallace, equestrian dir., pp. 16, 18, 19, 23, 24
Wallace. Bert Wallace, ring stock, p. 17
Wallace. Jeanette Wallace, performer, pp. 18, 24
Wallenda. Helen Wallenda, high wire, pp. 10, 11 (photo)
Wallenda. Herman Wallenda, high wire, pp. 10, 11 (photo)
Wallenda. Karl Wallenda, high wire, pp. 10, 11, 12 (photo)
Wallenda. Lucile Wallenda, wife of Herman Wallenda, p. 11
Wallenda. Willie Wallenda, high wire, brother of Karl Wallenda, p. 11
Wallendas, high wire, pp. 10, 11 (photos)
Walter L. Main Circus, p. 25
Warner. J. E. Warner, owner, p. 5
Washington. Edward Washington, minstrels, band, p. 19
Weitzmann. Louis Weitzmann, performer, p. 10
Wells. George Wells, comedy, p. 18
Welsh. Tommy Welsh, employee, p. 8
Westendorf. Bob Westendorf, p. 4
White. Ernie White, perch, pp. 18, 19, 20
White. Ida White, perch, pp. 18, 19, 20
White. Stanley White, acrobat, pp. 18, 24
Widener. Dora Widener, ladders, p. 24
Widener. Frances Widener, ladders, menage, pp. 18, 19, 24
Wilken. Will L. Wilken, story man, pp. 18, 23, 24, 26
Williams. Eddie Williams, leaps, p. 18
Wilson Trio, comedy, p. 16
Wilson. Dime Wilson, pit show, p. 16
Wilson. Lillian Wilson, trapeze, p. 16
Wood. George Wood, museum operator, p. 5
World of Mirth Shows, carnival, p. 22
Al G. Barnes Circus, photograph, p. 9
Aldrich. Dee Aldrich, midway exhibit, p. 20
Ali Ben Deb, fire eater, p. 15
Allen. Eddie Allen, asst. treasurer, p. 19
Allen. Jean Allen, rider, p. 18
Aloa, alligator boy, pp. 13, 15
Arnold. Irvin Arnold, horse trainer, p. 22
Asterman. John Asterman, concessions, p. 22
Barnett. Chester Barnett, clown, pp. 15, 18
Barnett. Viola Barnett, iron jaw, rider, p. 15
Beach. James M. Beach, contracting agent, general agent, pp. 12-13, 15, 17, 19
Bernard. Berny Bernard, sideshow lecturer, p. 15
Berry. Arthur Berry, sideshow canvas, p. 15
Bon Homme. Olive Bon Homme, ladders, p. 18
Bon Homme. Sig Bon Homme, clown, p. 18
Bossler. Johnny Bossler, leaper, clown, pp. 13, 15
Bradford. Enoch Bradford, ushers, p. 19
Bradley. A. C. Bradley, legal adjuster, pp. 13, 15, 19, 21
Bradna. Fred Bradna, equestrian director, photograph, p. 9
Branson. P. N. Branson, general agent, p. 21
Brantley. Joseph Brantley’s Minstrels, band leader, pp. 13, 15
Brock. Anna Brock, trapeze, cloud swing, p. 18
Brock Duo, perch, p. 18
Brocks. The Alex Brocks, bars, p. 18
Brown. Roscoe Brown, ring stock, p. 15
Bryant. Howard Bryant, clown, p. 18
Burger. William Burger, candy stand, p. 16
Bush. William Bush, asst. master transportation, p. 19
Butler. Roland Butler, p. 23
Butters. Avis Butters, web, ladders, rider, pp. 13, 15
Butters. Inez Butters, ladders, wire act, p. 18
Butters Sisters, ladders, wire act, pp. 13, 15
Calvert. Harry Calvert, concessions, p. 22
Capin. Helen Capin, wire act, p. 18
Carolista. Madame Carolista, performer, p. 6
Carreon. Carlos Carreon, liberty horses, rider, asst. equestrian director, pp. 11, 13, 15, 17-20
Carreon. Etta Carreon, rider, pp. 13, 15, 20
Carsey. B. T. Carsey, band leader, pp. 11-13, 15, 19
Carsey. Martha Carsey, ladders, p. 15
Chanda, sideshow, p. 19
Chapin. Helen Chapin, ladders, iron jaw, p. 18
Chapin. Marshall Chapin, wire act, p. 18
Chipman. Harry Chipman, press representative, p. 15
Civil War, circuses during, pp. 4-7
Col. Tim McCoy’s Wild West, photograph, p. 8
Conway. Paul M. Conway, legal counsel, pp. 17-18
Corranoe or Carrone or Corronoe. Lee S. Corranoe, advance, pp. 12-13, 15, 17, 19
Correill or Corriell. Everette Correill, head balancing, pp. 18, 20
Corriell Family, teeterboard & acrobats, p. 18
Corriell. Verne Carriell, table rock, p. 18
Cress. Betty Cress, acrobat, p. 13
Cress. Harry Cress Troupe, acrobats, pp. 12-13, 15
Cress, Jack Cress, acrobat, p. 13
Cress Sisters, ladders, pp. 13, 15
Crowell. Adolph Crowell, superintendent privileges, p. 13
Crowell. Sam Crowell, privileges, concessions, pp. 12, 15, 17, 19
Cuban Mack, sideshow performers, p. 21
Dalbeanie. Captain Dalbeanie, performer, pp. 18-19
Dan Rice Circus, pp. 4-7 (illustrations)
Dearo. Bert Dearo, aerial contortion, trapeze, pp. 15, 18
Dearo. Corinne Dearo, cloud swing, trapeze, pp. 15, 18
DeBarrie. William DeBarrie, sideshow, p. 11
Decker. H. A. Decker, owner, pp. 17-18
De Ivey. Fred De Ivey, master builder, p. 18
De Liberto. Caesar De Liberto, leaper, acrobat, p. 13
Downie Bros. 3 Ring Circus, pp. 11-25 (photographs, illustrations)
Elephant Addie, pp. 11, 16, 19, 22-23, 25
Elephant Albert, p. 27
Elephant Anthony, p. 27
Elephant Babe, pp. 11, 16, 19, 22-23, 25
Elephant Cleopatra, p. 27
Elephant Cora, pp. 11, 16, 19, 22-23, 25
Elephant Inez, pp. 11, 16, 19, 22-23, 25
Elephant Marion, pp. 11, 16,19, 22-23, 25
Elephant Pinto, pp. 11, 16, 19, 22-23, 25
Elephant Queen, pp. 11, 16
Elephant Teddy, pp. 23-24 (photograph)
Elephant Tena, pp. 11, 16, 19, 23
Elephant Victoria, p. 27
Elpert. August Elpert, steward, p. 19
Engles. George Engles, carpenter shop, p. 17
Farthing. Johnny Farthing, liberty act, p. 21
Feister. Avis Feister, ladders, wire act, rings, p. 18
Fitzgerald. Jack Fitzgerald, kitchen equipment, p. 19
Frost. Hyatt Frost, owner, p. 27
George F. Bailey, Sands & Nathans Company, pp. 5-6 (illustration)
Gilligan. Joe Gilligan, superintendent transportation, pp. 13, 15, 18
Graves. Ray Graves, front door, p. 19
Griffith. B. G. Griffith, wild west concert, p. 13
Guice. Walter Guice Troupe, riders, p. 15
Hall. Harold Hall, performer, p. 15
Harriman. Jerome T. Harriman, general agent, pp. 12-13, 17
Harris. Eddie Harris, pit show manager, p. 19
Harris. Rodney Harris, band leader, p. 11
Henderson. Jack Henderson, sideshow fire act, p. 19
Hendricks. Eddie Hendricks, clown, pp. 18, 20
Higgins. Lawrence Higgins, owner, p. 23
Hodgini. Joe Hodgini family, riders, pp. 12-13
Howes. Seth B. Howes, p. 7
Hoyt. Ruby Hoyt, elephant act, rider, pp. 13, 15, 20
Hughes. Ruby Hughes, rider, p. 18
Hunt Bros. Circus, photograph, p. 9
Ingalis. George Ingalis, supt. tire department, p. 19
International Alliance of Billposters and Billers, pp. 11, 19
James Raymond, showboat, pp. 4-5 (illustration)
Johnson. Swede Johnson, clown, p. 20
Josephine. M’lle Josephine, equestrienne, p. 6
June. James June, showman, p. 27
Karsey. Myrna Karsey, snakes, sword swallower, pp. 13, 15
Kassaw or Kassow. Max Kassaw, sideshow manager, pp. 11-13, 15
Katz. Charles Katz, asst. manager, pp. 12-15, 17-18
Keck. Eddie Keck, clown, pp. 12, 18
Kelty. Edward J. Kelty, photographer, p. 8 (photographs)
Kenitz. Arlene Kenitz, acrobat, p. 13
King. Floyd King, showman, p. 10 (photograph)
Landers. C. C. Landers, head mechanic, supt. transportation, pp. 15, 19
Landers. Frieda Landers, rider, pp. 13, 15
La Pearl. Harry La Pearl, clown, p. 13
La Pearl. Harry La Pearl Trio, performers, p. 13
Larkin. Georgia Larkin, foot slide, juggler, p. 13
Larkin. Karl Larkin, perch, pp. 13, 24
Larkin. Mickey Larkin, head slide, juggler, perch, pp. 13, 18, 24
Larraway. Milo Larraway, sword swallower, p. 13
Lasky or Laska. Anthony Lasky, superintendent lights, pp. 13, 15, 19
Leon. Bill Leon, wrestler, pp. 13, 15
Leonhardt. Roy Leonhardt, clown, p. 13
Lillie. Major Gordon W. Lillie, “Pawnee Bill,” showman, p. 2
Lindsay. Earl Lindsay, p. 22
Longsdorf. Barney Longsdorf, “Soldier,” superintendent properties, pp. 15, 19
Lowery. P. G. Lowery, sideshow band leader, p. 19
Lund. Georgia Lund, foot slide, rider, pp. 18, 20
Mack. Harry Mack, press agent, announcer, pp. 13, 15
Martin. Frank Martin, p. 22
Martinez. Rosina Martinez, wire act, p. 18
Maynard. Ringling Red Maynard, midway exhibit, p. 20
Mays. Chester Mays, social security secretary, pp. 13, 19
Mays. W. C. Mays, superintendent tickets, p. 15
McCauley. Riley McCauley, elephant trainer, p. 22
McGehee. Ralph McGehee, leaper, p. 13
Miller. Arthur W. Miller, “Art,” contracting agent, story man, radio exploitation, pp. 15, 19
Miller. Harry Miller, superintendent tickets, general supt., pp. 13, 22
Miller. Lawrence Miller, steward, p. 13
Miller. Lester T. Miller, steward, p. 15
Moore. Eva Moore, owner, pp. 17-18
Moore. T. Leo Moore, owner, pp. 17-18, 21-23
Moore. William M. Moore, “Bill,” owner, pp. 17-18, 21-24
Morales. Theresa, rings, trapeze, pp. 18-19
Moran. Capt. James Moran, pit show performer, p. 10
Morgan. William Morgan, auditor, secretary, pp. 13, 15
Morrison. Robert Lee Morrison, asst. supt. ring stock, p. 19
Nelson. Harry P. Nelson, privileges, concessions, pp. 12, 15, 17, 19
Nelson. Vick Nelson, snakes, p. 21
Nicholo or Nicolo. Professor Nicholo, trapeze, p. 6
Nicholo or Nicolo. Robert Nicholo, trapeze, son of Professor Nicholo, pp. 6-7
O’Brien. Mickey O’Brien, clown, wardrobe, pp. 15, 17-19
O’Day. Ray O’Day, clown, p. 18
Owens. Buck Owens, wild west aftershow, pp. 17-19
Oyler. John H. Oyler, “Doc,” sideshow, pp. 15-16
Page. George Page, trained animals, p. 11
Palmer. W. F. Palmer, owner, p. 22
Park. Dorothy Park, acrobat, p. 13
Pawnee Bill Historic Wild West, p. 2, cover (illustration)
Pettus. Bert Pettus, elephants, p. 23
Pettus. Marie Pettus, elephants, p. 23
Pickard. H. C. Pickard, seals, pp. 13, 15, 19
Poplin. Charles Poplin, rider, pp. 18, 20-21
Poplin. Jewell Poplin, rider, pp. 13, 15, 18, 20-21
Price. Thomas Price, blacksmith & carpenter shops, p. 19
Prince. Arthur Prince, juggler, p. 19
Principena. Martha Principena, web, iron jaw, pp. 13, 15
Quick. Gerald Quick, showman, p. 27
Reed. E. S. Reed, supt. sideshow canvas, p. 19
Rhonda. Madame Rhonda, sideshow performer, p. 15
Rice. Dan Rice, showman, clown, p. 4 (illustration)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, photograph, p. 9
Rivers. Charles Rivers, rider, p. 6
Robbins. Milt Robbins, sideshow manager, pp. 17, 19
Robinson. Yankee Robinson, showman, p. 27
Ryan. Charles Ryan, boss canvasman, pp. 15, 19
Salter. James M. Salter, 24-hour man, pp. 12-13, 15, 19
Sanchez. Antone Sanchez, sideshow performer, p. 19
Sateja. Charles Sateja, performer, p. 25
Satiro or Satior. Frank Satiro, hand balancing, perch, p. 18
Saunders. Slim Saunders, rolling stock, p. 17
Scala. Tony Scala, leaper, rider, p. 13
Scatterday. R. O. Scatterday, “Dick,” advertising banners, pp. 12, 18
Sears. Professor Sears, trained animals, p. 7
Self. Frank Self, hand balancing, p. 18
Seth B. Howes European Circus, p. 7
Shappe & Whiting, trapeze, p. 6
Shuford. Clint Shuford, treasurer, pp. 13, 15, 19
Shuford. Marion Shuford, rider, pp. 13, 15
Smith. Avery Smith, showman, p. 27
Spalding & Rogers Circus, pp. 4-5, 7
Sparks. Addie Sparks, wife of Charles Sparks, pp. 16-17
Sparks. Charles Sparks, owner, pp. 11-18, 22-23
Sparks Circus, photograph, p. 8
Southern Circus Concession Co., p. 12
Slyvester or Sylvester. Shorty Slyvester and wife, clowns, p. 18
Sullivan. Ernest Sullivan, p. 22
Ross. George Ross, trick rider, p. 6
Taylor. Clement Taylor, “Buck,” superintendent elephants, menagerie, pp. 11, 13, 15-16, 18-20
Two Bills show, p. 2
Wallace. Bert Wallace, equestrian director, ponies, rider, pp. 13, 15-16, 18-19
Wallace. Jeanette Wallace, elephant act, ponies, rider, pp. 13, 15, 18
Walsh. Bennie Walsh, head painter, p. 17
Walters. Aerial Walters, p. 15
Weeks. Chauncey Weeks, owner, p. 27
Wenzel. Fred Wenzel, clown, p. 15
White. Albert White, clown, p. 18
Williams. Sugarfoot Williams, clown, pp. 15, 18
Yarbrough. Albert Yarbrough, front door, p. 19
Zoyara. Ella Zoyara, equestrienne, pp. 4-5
Last modified May 2008.