1993 Circus Year Review entries Deaths in the Profession entries
Adam Forepaugh Shows, p. 47-50 (illustrations)
Adelstein. Milton Adelstein, musician, p. 24
Allen. Jane Allen, performer, p. 24
Anderson. James Anderson, asst. manager, p. 49
Anderson. Robert Anderson, p. 32
Ball. T. T. Ball, advance, pp. 46-47
Barry. J. M. Barry, general manager, pp. 41-42
Barth. Mrs. Barth, trapeze, p. 31
Barth. Virginia Barth, pp. 31, 38
Bernet. Sunny Bernet or Sonny Bernet, announcer, manager, pp. 25, 27
Besertte. Johnny Besertte, clown, p. 27
Boyd. W. C. Boyd, advance, p. 49
Brasil. J. J. Brasil, outdoor advertising, p. 26
Brooks. Joe Brooks, clown, pp. 23-24
Campo. Frank Campo, musician, p. 24
Canestrellis, ladders, plates, pp. 27-28
Carter. Willie Carter, pp. 31, 40
Casey. Pat Casey, p. 25
Castang. Ruben Castang, chimps, pp. 23-24
Chapman. Whitey Champan, fixer, p. 34
Chicarelli. Frank Chicarelli, general superintendent, pp. 26, 28
Clarke. Marion Clarke, p. 37
Cleary. Miss Merle Cleary, organist, p. 22
Clifford. H. B. Clifford, concessions, p. 22
Clyde Beatty-Russell Bros. Circus, pp. 22-23
Cole. Lew Cole, museum manager, p. 41
Concello. Art Concello, p. 28
Cook. Prof. Cook, sideshow magician, p. 42
Cooper Bros. Circus, pp. 30-40 (illustration)
Cowley. Trudie Cowley, p. 39
Cronin. Sylvester L. Cronin, “Buster,” manager, showman, pp. 21-22, 24-29 (photograph)
Cronin’s Circus, Cronin Bros. Circus, pp. 21-29 (photographs, illustrations)
Cunningham. George Cunningham, choreographer, producer, p. 22
Cyrus. Diane Cyrus, ponies, vocalist, pp. 23-24
Dale. Billy Dale, cloud swing, p. 27
Darrak. Al Darrak, clown, p. 27
Davis. Lawrence Davis, elephant act, p. 25
Dean. Frances Dean, performer, p. 24
Dean. C. L. Dean, press agent, p. 49
De-Shon. Jack De-Shon, p. 40
Dessert. L. C. Dessert or L. C. Dessart, manager, p. 44
Dickinson. Dick Dickinson, band leader, p. 22
Dimitri. Princess Dimitri, Cossacks, p. 49
Donazettas, acrobats, p. 50
Door. Josie Door, dog act, p. 42
Dorr. Wm. Dorr, master of arena, p. 41
Dupont. Louis Dupont, contortion, p. 42
Eagles. Paul Eagles, legal adjuster, p. 26
Elephant Jip, p. 46
Elephant Rajah, pp. 43-44
Enos. Rue Enos, clown, pp. 23-24
Escalantes, comedy bar, p. 26
Espey. Red Espey, staff, p. 31-34, 38
F. J. Taylor’s America’s Greatest Shows, pp. 45-46 (photograph, illustration)
Farnum & Welcome, hurdle act, p. 46
Ferrice. Al Ferrice, clown, photograph, p. 43
Finley. Joe Finley, horse act, p. 23
Finley. Evelyn Finley, “Little Jo,” rider, p. 24
Forbes. Red Forbes, staff, p. 22
Freeland. Forrest E. Freeland, publicity, general agent, pp. 25-26
Ganwieler. George Ganwieler, band leader, p. 50
Garcia. Monico Garcia, performer, p. 47
Gardner. Bob Gardner, musician, p. 24
Gates. Ed. Gates, ring stock, p. 47
Geiger. Otto Geiger, privileges, p. 47
Geyers, juggling, globe, p. 46
Gillespie. Gwen Gillespie, rider, pp. 23-24
Gilson. O. A. Gilson, “Red,” band leader, p. 26
Goland. George Keith Goland, musician, p. 24
Gorman. Tom Gorman, staff, pp. 25, 27
Gosney, E. J. Gosney, advance, p. 43
Grant. Billy Grant, pp. 32, 37
Great American Circus, pp. 41-43 (illustrations)
Griggs. Bernie Griggs, clown, pp. 24, 27
Grimes. Jack Grimes, publicity, p. 22
Guest. Patricla Guest, performer, p. 24
Guiterrez. Modesta Guiterrez, performer, p. 47
Haggerty. Leo Haggerty, advance, p. 22
Hanneford. Gracie Hanneford, rider, p. 26
Hanneford. Poodles Hanneford, rider, pp. 25, 27
Harrington. Tina Harrington, rider, p. 24
Henry. Glenn Henry, dogs, p. 26
Herkert. Henry Herkert, properties, p. 44
Hernandez. Lionides Hernandez, performer, p. 47
Hippo Tambon, photograph, p. 2 (cover photograph)
Hobson’s Bros.’ Jr. Great Southern Shows, pp. 46-47 (illustration)
Howard. Carole Howard, performer, p. 24
Howell. Shirley Howell, performer, pp. 23-24
Jones. Charlotte Jones, performer, p. 32
Jones. Elmer Jones, owner, pp. 31, 34-35, 38
Kaehler. Christine Kaehler, rider, p. 26
Karol. Ann Karol, performer, p. 24
Kennedy. D. A. Kennedy, advance, p. 41
Kitzman. Francis Kitzman, biller boss, p. 25
Kolpp. Leo Kolpp, performer, p. 24
Knudson. Janis Knudson, rider, pp. 24, 26
Knudson. Skeeter Knudson, horse act, pp. 23-24
Landeman. Prof. Landeman, kangaroo trainer, p. 44
La Pearl. Harry La Pearl, clown, p. 27
La Pearl. Loretta La Pearl, clown, p. 27
La Tosca, bounding rope, pp. 25, 27
LeClair. Del LeClair, clown, juggling, p. 27
Lemen Bros. Circus, pp. 43-45
Lerche. Bill Lerche, performer, photograph, p. 30
Lerche. Jennie Lerche, performer, photograph, p. 30
Leshin. Willard Leshin, musician, p. 24
Lita. Norma Lita, performer, p. 24
Logan. Prof. Logan, general manager, band leader, p. 41
London’s Lilliputians, midgets, dwarfs, p. 27
Long. Charlie Long, performer, p. 47
Long. H. C. Long, business manager, p. 47
Lowande. Alex Lowande, bounding rope, p. 46
Lowande. Julia Lowande, rider, p. 46
Luther. Jane Luther, performer, p. 24
McAfee. Jack McAfee, clown, p. 27
McCarthy. George McCarthy, special agent, p. 22
McDonald. Charles McDonald, clown, p. 27
McGill. Geo. McGill, dressing room, p. 47
Medel. Francisco Medel, performer, p. 47
Mendez. Emeilo Mendez, performer, p. 47
Miles. Betty Miles, rider, horse act, pp. 23-24
Miller. Rudolph Miller, animal act, pp. 23-24 (photograph)
Mittendorf. Louie Mittendorf, musician, p. 38
Moore. Lon Moore, clown, p. 46
Moore. Nellie Moore, wire act, p. 46
Mueller. Anna Mueller, seal act, p. 26
Nava. Francisco Nava, performer, p. 47
Nava. Dionicio Nava, performer, p. 47
Nelson. Sammy Nelson, clown, photograph, p. 43
Orr. James Orr, performer, p. 47
Orr & McGreeney, performers, p. 47
Orton. Alice Orton, perch, impalement, p. 27
Orton. Tex Orton, perch, impalement, p. 27
O’Toole. Patrick O’Toole, advertising manager, p. 26
Parker. Penny Parker, clown, foot juggling, pp. 26-27
Perkins. George Perkins, clown, p. 27
Prevost. Frank Prevost, clown, p. 27
Pughe. George W. Pughe, general agent, p. 22
Pullmer. Frank Pullmer, employee, p. 45
Ramirez. Alfred Ramirez, musician, p. 24
Reynolds. Jimmie Reynolds, elephant act, p. 27
Rife. Chas. W. Rife, press agent, p. 50
Roach. Lionel Roach, musician, p. 24
Robinson. George H. Robinson, advance, pp. 47, 49
Rosearies, acrobats, p. 50
Ross. Harry Ross, clown, p. 27
Ross. King Ross, equestrian director, pp. 22-24
Rowland. Lee Rowland, performer, pp. 23-24
Sawtelle. Doug Sawtelle, musician, p. 24
Sepulveda. S. M. Sepulveda, band leader, p. 47
Serta. Rafel Serta, performer, p. 47
Sharon. Bobbe Sharon, performer, p. 24
Shipp. Ed. Shipp, equestrian director, p. 46
Shockley. Ray Shockley, clown, p. 27
Siegrist. Mr. Siegrist, stage manager, p. 49
Smith. Bob Smith, musician, p. 24
Smith. Mark Smith, horse acts, equestrian director, pp. 22-28
Sonny Jim, clown, p. 27
Sparton Bros. Circus, p. 22
Stadler. Albert Stadler, animal trainer, p. 50
Stewert. Billie Stewert, performer, p. 24
Stir or Stirs. Jim Stir, employee, p. 45
Stone. Fred Stone, brother act, p. 46
Stone Bros., brother act, p. 46
Stout. Frank Stout, clown, p. 27
Tait. Edwin Tait, secretary-treasurer, pp. 22, 26, 28
Taylor. F. J. Taylor, owner, p. 45
Taylor. Til Taylor, p. 28
Terzick. Helen Terzick, performer, p. 24
Thompson. Cal Thompson, White Horse Troupe, pp. 25, 27, 29
Thompson. Ruth Thompson, White Horse Troupe, pp. 25, 27, 29
Tower. Tinker Tower, horse act, pp. 23-24
Traveno’s Grand Circo, pp. 46-47
Trevino. Francisco Trevino, performer, p. 47
Trevino. Master Isidor Trevino, performer, p. 47
Trevino. John Trevino, owner, manager, p. 47
Trevino. Ysidro Trevino, performer, p. 47
Tuso. Benny Tuso, musician, p. 24
Unauch. Elaine Unauch, performer, p. 24
Velarde. Eleanor Velarde, aerial, trapeze, pp. 24, 27
Velarde. Manuel Velarde, slack wire, pp. 23, 27
Vernon. Prof. Vernon, sideshow performer, p. 46
Vrandenburg. Prof. Ad. Vrandenburg, band leader, p. 46
Wach. Miss Wach, dogs, p. 26
Waite. Kenneth Waite, clown, p. 25
Ward. Blondie Ward, p. 37
Ward. Peggy Ward, ladder, p. 34
Webb. Claude Webb, p. 28
Webb. Pauline Webb, p. 28
Welcome. Fred Welcome, trapeze, p. 46
White. J. J. White, boss canvasman, p. 47
White. Mark White, musician, p. 24
Williams. Geo. Williams, chandeliers, p. 47
Winston’s sea lions, pp. 23-24, 26
Alain Zerbini Circus, p. 10 (photograph)
Alarcon. Nany & Leo Alarcon, compedy act, p. 16
Albani. Rik Albani, band leader, p. 6
Albulet Brothers, high wire, p. 19
Alexander. Faye Alexander, comedy car, p. 14
Allen. D. V. & Dana Allen, seals, p. 14
Allen. Dana Allen birds, seals, pp. 8, 13
Allen. George Allen, trapeze, p. 8
Allen. Khris Allen, tigers, p. 5
Allen Bros. Circus, p. 8 (photograph)
Alexander. Tibor Alexander, agent, p. 15
Althoff. Jacki Althoff, owner, pp. 6-7
Alvarez. Flying Alvarez, p. 14
American Showtime Circus, p. 16 (photograph)
Anderson. Don Anderson Family, liberty horses, p. 14
Arneberg. Jim Arneberg, dogs, p. 13
Arthur. Chip Arthur, elephants, pp. 6, 14
Ashton. Golda Ashton & daughters, globe, p. 8
Ashtons, risley, p. 11
Austin. “Splash” Austin, trampoline, p. 14
Ayak Brothers, trapeze, pp. 14, 18
Ayala Sisters, trapeze, p. 7
Backyard Circus (Bill Carpenter), p. 15
Bacon. Ron Bacon, owner, p. 16
Baker. Tommy Baker, ringmaster, p. 14
Balding. David Balding, p. 9
Bale. Bonnie Bale, liberty horses, p. 5
Bale. Dawnita Bale, liberty horses, p. 5
Bale. Elvin Bale, cannon, p. 5
Ballantine. Bill Ballantine, p. 20
Bannister. Bill Bannister, dogs, p. 9
Bannister. Tracy Bannister, aerial, p. 9
Bannister Family, dogs, p. 14
Barnes. Wilson Barnes, tigers, pp. 9, 14
Barnum. P. T. Barnum statue, photograph, p. 20
Barnum Museum, p. 20
Barreda. Jorge Barreda, elephants, pp. 9, 14, 15
Barton. Billy Barton, clown, p. 14
Bautista Family, contortion, p. 16
Bean. Paul Bean, clown, p. 16
Bedford. Allen Bedford, owner, p. 8
Bedford. Earlynn Beford, cat act, wife of Allen Bedford, p. 8
Bell. Wendy Bell, rings, p. 14
Benson. Ken Benson, “Turtle,” whip cracking, p. 7
Bentley. Tommy Bentley, owner, p. 8
Bentley Bros. Circus, p. 8
Berosini. Bobby Berosini, animal act, p. 19
Berosini. Otto Berosini, cat act, p. 15
Bertini. George & Lauren Bertini, low wire, pp. 16, 17
Big Apple Circus, pp. 5-6 (illustration)
Big John Strong Circus, p. 16
Binder. Paul Binder, ringmaster, p. 6
Bizzaro. Remo & Jenny Bizzaro, hand balancing, p. 13
Black. Allen Black, juggler, p. 16
Blaszak. Bruno Blaszak, cat act, pp. 8, 13
Boger. Bucky Boger Family, buffalo & steers, p. 14
Boger. Steve Boger, bison, p. 11
Bowman. Byron Bowman, owner, performer, p. 16
Bradbury. Floyd Bradbury, illusion, announcer, p. 16
Brickle. Bill Brickle, dog act, pp. 12, 16, 18
Bronson. Brett Bronson, elephant act, p. 18
Brown. Roy Brown, clown, p. 19
Browowitz. Joseph Browowitz, cats & elephants, p. 8
Bruno. Wolfgang Bruno, elephants, p. 7
Bruski. Gza Gza Bruski, birds, p. 10
Bruski. Jeff Bruski, birds, p. 10
Bruskis, unicycles, p. 17
Burck. Wade Burck, tigers, p. 11
Burnham. David Burnham, ringmaster, p. 10
Byrd. Geary Byrd, manager, photograph, p. 4
Caballeros. Flying Caballeros, p. 19
Cable. Chester Cable, foot juggler, pp. 10, 16, 18
Caceres. Flying Caceres, p. 13
Cainen. Casey Cainen, rola bola, juggling, animal act, p. 7
Canestrelli Family, performers, p. 17
Carden. George Carden, manager, p. 12
Carden. Larry Carden, manager, p. 12
Carey. Danny Carey, balancing, p. 16
Carey. Randa Carey, foot juggler, rola bola, p. 16
Carla Wallenda Thrill Circus, p. 15
Caroli Riders, p. 11
Carr. Donnie Carr, elephants, p. 5
Carrillo. Pedro Carrillo, Sr., high wire, p. 13
Carrillo Brothers, high wire, pp. 14, 15, 17
Carson. Ronnie Carson, cage act, p. 14
Carson & Barnes Circus, pp. 4-5 (photographs)
Casady. Curt Casady, trapeze, p. 7
Casady. Heidi Casady, rings, trapeze, p. 7
Castang. Reuben Castang, animal trainer, p. 19
Castrejon. Arturo & Kay Castrejon, cradle, wheel of death, p. 15
Castros, high wire, p. 13
Cavallinis. Flying Cavallinis, p. 5
Cervone. Jack Cervone, band leader, p. 14
Chandler. Phil Chandler, ringmaster, p. 8
Chapman. Stephanie Chapman, web, p. 16
Charles. Ian Charles, clown, p. 9
Cherprovets Kidz, acrobats, p. 11
Chicago Kidz, acrobats, p. 11
Chinese National Circus, p. 17 (illustration)
Chipperfield. Graham Thomas Chipperfield, cats, p. 11
Chirrick. Michael Chirrick, juggler, p. 15
Circle City Circus (Dave Duyk), p. 17
Circo de Espectacular (Jaime Garcia), p. 15
Circo Vasquez, p. 10
Circus America, p. 14
Circus Ballantine, p. 18
Circus City Festival Circus, p. 19
Circus Continental, p. 15
Circus Europa (Alberto & Sandy Zoppe), p. 17
Circus Fantasy, p. 16
Circus Flora, p. 9
Circus Gatti, p. 13
Circus Hollywood, p. 15
Circus International (Larry Rich), p. 16
Circus Kingdom (L. David Harris), p. 19 (photograph)
Circus Maranatha (Tino Wallenda-Zoppe), p. 18
Circus Maximus (Joe Bauer), p. 18
Circus Odyssey, p. 14
Circus of the Clowns, p. 18
Circus of the Kids (Bruce Pfeiffer), p. 19
Circus Olympia (Hugo Zacchini’s), p. 15
Circus Pages, p. 16
Circus Sahara (Dorian Blake), p. 15
Circus Sideshow (Jim Rose), p. 17
Circus Smirks (Rob Mermin), p. 19
Circus Spectacular (Barry Yiengst), p. 16
Circus USA (David Mobbs), p. 18
Circus Valentine, p. 14
Circus Vargas, p. 6 (photograph)
Circus Williams Althoff, pp. 6-7
Circus World Museum, pp. 17-18
Cirque du Soleil, p. 6
Clancey. Chuck Clancey, owner, p. 8
Clarke Family, performers, p. 19
Clement. Don Clement, Elvis impersonator, pp. 9, 10 (photograph)
Cline. Bobby Cline, tigers, p. 10
Clown College, pp. 11-12 (photograph)
Clown Hall of Fame inductees, p. 19
Clownfest, p. 20
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, p. 5
Clyde Bros. Circus, p. 14
Cochrane. Jay Cochrane, high wire, p. 14
Col. Mel’s Old West Circus, pp. 9-10 (photograph)
Cole All Star Circus (Billy Martin), p. 16
Colleano. Con Colleano, biography, p. 20
Collins Brothers, trapeze, p. 6
Colombaioni. Ramano and Alfredo Colombaioni, clowns, p. 6
Comets. Flying Comets, p. 18
Commerford. Billy Commerford, elephant act, p. 9
Commerford. Bob Commerford, petting zoo, p. 16
Concello. Antoinette Concello, p. 19
Conners. David Conners, rola bola, p. 14
Cook. Jack Cook, comedy car, pp. 15, 18
Coronas. Serge Coronas, producer, p. 15
Cortez. Flying Cortez, p. 14
Crabbs. Lucky Crabbs, clown, p. 9
Crawford. James Crawford, “Dutch,” liberty horses, p. 7
Cristiani. Armando Cristiani, juggler, p. 16
Cristiani. Carin Cristiani, elephants, p. 13 (photograph)
Cristiani. Mara Cristiani, trapeze, p. 16
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, pp. 7-8 (photograph)
Cuneo. John Cuneo’s elephants, animals, pp. 10, 14, 18, 20
Curry. Frank Curry, producer, ringmaster, p. 18
Damon. Dwight Damon, owner, agent, ringmaster, p. 15
Daniels. Wendy Daniels, low wire, p. 17
Darnells, illusions, poodles, pp. 8, 15, 16, 18
Darr. Russell Darr, band leader, p. 14
Davenport. Ben Davenport, owner, p. 19
Davenport. Gee Gee Davenport, trapeze, p. 8
Davenport. John Davenport, “Gopher,” owner, p. 8
Daviault. Denis Daviault, cradle act, p. 17
David. Mark David, trazpes, p. 18
Davis. Bobby Davis, clown, p. 14
Davis. Happy Davis, comedy car, trampoline, pp. 10, 18
Demry. Tom Demry, elephant act, animal trainer, pp. 9, 16, 18
Diano. Tony Diano, owner, p. 20
Dieklas Sisters, globes, p. 13
Dimingus. Eddie Dimingus, juggler, p. 16
Donoho. Mick Donoho, ringmaster, p. 15
Dubsky. Harry Dubsky, owner, ringmaster, performer, p. 16
Dubsky. Harry Dubsky, Jr., illusion, hand balancing, p. 16
Duchek. Arthur Duchek, producer, high wire, p. 15
Duke. Vincent Duke, cat act, p. 12
Dunderdales, rola bola, comedy, juggling, p. 9
Dykes. Robin Dykes, cradle, unicycle, slack wire, p. 8
Dykes. Ron Dykes, cradle, unicycle, slack wire, p. 8
Earl. Doris Earl, owner, manager, p. 7
Eckelman. Marshall Eckelman, band leader, p. 7
Egorov Troupe, casting act, p. 6
Elephant Anna Louise, p. 9
Elephant Barbara, pp. 4, 8 (photograph)
Elephant Col. Joe, p. 6
Elephant Dondi, pp. 7, 15, 18
Elephant Flora, p. 9
Elephant Juliette, p. 11
Elephant Jumbo, pp. 19-20 (photograph)
Elephant Kamba, p. 9
Elephant Karen, p. 9
Elephant King Tusk, p. 4
Elephant Lisa, p. 7
Elephant Nickey, p. 20
Elephant Nina, p. 7 (photograph)
Elephant Pitt, p. 8
Elephant Romeo, p. 11
Elephant Stoney, p. 13
Elephant Suzy, p. 10
Elephant Tai, p. 10
Elephant Tommy, p. 20
Emerson. Carla Emerson, rider, p. 14
Emmett Kelly Jr. Clown Festival, p. 20
Espana. Roberto & Ina Espana, aerial motorcycles, p. 13
Espana, wheel of death, p. 11
Espanas. Flying Espanas, pp. 14, 18
Etruscan Circusphere, p. 5
Exotic Endangered Cats of the World & Thrill Show, p. 15
Fairchild. Bobby Fairchild, ringmaster, p. 9
Family Holiday Spectacular, p. 18
Famous Cole Circus, p. 16
Fausto Scorpions, comedy risley, p. 11
Feld. Kenneth Feld, owner, p. 11
Fern Street Circus, p. 17
Flores. Victor Flores family, performers, p. 18
Flying High Circus, p. 19
Fontana. Sonny Fontana, hand shadows, p. 8
Ford Bros. Circus, p. 8
Fox. La Norma Fox, trapeze, p. 7
Francarros, foot juggling, p. 14
France. Marie France, dog act, p. 7
Franzen. Brian Franzen, elephants, p. 7
Franzen. Wayne Franzen, owner, p. 7
Franzen Brothers Circus, pp. 7-8
Fratellini. Albert Fratellini, clown, p. 19
Frazier. John Frazier, ringmaster, road manager, p. 10
Friesch. Manfried Friesch, comedy bungee, p. 6
Friesian stallions, p. 5
Fugate. John Fugate, ringmaster, p. 9
Furney. Bob Furney, band leader, p. 14
Galambos. Frank & Doris Galambos, dogs, p. 14
Gamma Phi Circus, p. 19
Gaonas. Flying Gaonas, pp. 8, 13, 18
Garcia. Oscar Garcia, clown, dogs, p. 16
Garcias. Flying Garcias, p. 15
Garden Bros. Circus, p. 14
Gautier. Axel Gautier, elephant act, p. 11
Gavre-Warcham. Aloysia Gavre-Wareham, cradle act, p. 17
Gearheart. James Gearheart, illusion, p. 16
Gebel. Mark Oliver Gebel, elephants & zebras, p. 11
George Carden Circus International, pp. 12-13 (illustration)
George Coronas Circus, pp. 13, 18 (photograph)
Geraldo Family, high wire, p. 15
Gerard. Dean Gerard, ringmaster, p. 8
Gibb. Elmo Gibb, clown, p. 18
Gibbs. Bobby Gibbs, elephant act, ringmaster, pp. 8, 9, 14
Gibbs. Rosa Gibbs, elephant act, pp. 8, 9, 14
Gill. Ron & Mitzi Gill, iron jaw, p. 15
Gillet. Eric Michael Gillett, ringmaster, p. 11
Gobble. Jack Gobble, manager, p. 10
Grant. Ray Grant, magic, puppets, p. 16
Great All American Youth Circus (John Garrett), p. 19
Great American Circus, pp. 6-7, 19 (photograph)
Great London Circus (Sid Kellner), p. 16
Great Wallenda Circus, pp. 9, 10 (photograph)
Green. Deborah Chapman Green, trapeze, p. 19
Green. Jay Green, juggler, p. 18
Greene. Keith Greene, band leader, p. 11
Guerorguievs, hand balancing, p. 17
Guerrero, high wire, p. 19
Guerrero. Walter Guerrero, globe of death, p. 12
Guthrie. Pat Guthrie, owner, p. 9
Haines. Dick Haines, knife thrower, p. 18
Hale. Dave Hale, petting zoo, p. 15
Hall. Carmen Hall, baboons, pp. 14, 17
Hall. Irvin Hall, baboons, unicycle, pp. 10, 15, 16
Hall. Jim Hall, bears, p. 8
Hall. Tepa Hall, bears, p. 8
Hall Family, unicycles, p. 8
Hall. Ward Hall, sideshow, p. 16
Hall of Fame inductees, p. 19
Hamid Morton Circus, p. 14
Hanneford. Cathy Hanneford, horses & elephants, p. 18
Hanneford. George Hanneford III, horses & elephants, p. 18
Hanneford. George & Vicki Hanneford, p. 18
Hanneford. Gracie Hanneford, performer, dogs, pp. 15, 18
Hanneford. Nellie Hanneford, p. 18
Hanneford. Tommy & Struppi Hanneford, p. 13
Hanneford-Suarez riders, p. 13
Hansen. Shane Hansen, juggler, pp. 8, 14
Hansen Family, roller skating, pp. 8, 14, 16, 17
Happytime Circus, p. 15
Harriett Ann’s Magic Circus (Harriett Souza), p. 18
Hart City Circus (Mark M. Osborne), p. 18
Haverstrom. James Haverstrom, band leader, p. 5
Hayes. Kathy Hayes, horse act, p. 17
Hazlett. David Hazlett, elephants, p. 7
Hefner. Greg Hefner, cradle act, p. 7
Hendrick. Joe Hendrick, petting zoo, p. 16
Henry. Zoe Anna Henry, dog trainer, p. 15
Hentoff. Jessica Hentoff, producer, p. 18
Hernandez Duo, juggling, p. 15
Herriott. John Herriott, ringmaster, horse act, p. 14
Hess. Jeff Hess, clown, p. 10
Hetzer-Rogers. Cathy Hetzer-Rogers, producer (various circus titles), p. 16
Highkin. John Highkin, founder, p. 17
Hill. Allan Hill, owner, p. 7
Hill. Heather Hill, trapeze, daughter of Alan Hill, p. 7
Hill. Tex Hill, trick rope, whip cracking, p. 8
Hoffman. Yaro & Barbara Hoffman, owners, cage act, pp. 15, 19
Holiday. Ron & Joy Holiday, cat act, p. 13
Holiday Magic Circus (James La Dini), p. 17
Holwadel. Doug Holwadel, owner, p. 5
Howle. Gordon Howle, aerial, p. 16
Howle. Vicki Howle, foot juggler, aerial, pp. 15, 16
Howell. T. J. Howell, juggler, pp. 17, 18
Hubbell. Hub Hubbell, ringmaster, performer, p. 15
Hubler. George Hubler, proprietor, p. 14
Hudes. Linda Hudes, music composer, p. 6
International Super Circus, p. 14
Irwin. Bill Irwin, clown, pp. 12, 19 (photograph)
Jacobi. Rudy Jacobi, owner, ringmaster, p. 10
Jacobs. Dolly Jacobs, rings, p. 18
Jacobs. Lou Ann Jacobs, elephants, pp. 14, 15
Jacobs. Lynn Jacobs, web, p. 8
Jacobs. Terrell Jacobs III, liberty ponies, p. 8
James. Eric James, ringmaster, p. 7
James. Jimmy James, ringmaster, p. 5
Jedlie Circus, p. 17
Jewell. William Bradley Jewell, cat act, p. 5
Jose Cole’s Circus, p. 17
Johnson. Dick Johnson, ringmaster, pp. 9, 16
Johnson. Don Johnson, elephants, tigers, ponies, pp. 8, 9, 14
Johnson. Gary Johnson, elephant act, pp. 10, 18
Johnson. Kari Johnson, elephant act, p. 10
Johnson. Red Johnson, manager, p. 8
Jones. Bob Jones, petting zoo, pp. 15-16
Jordan. Jody Jordan, wheel of death, p. 14
Jordon. John Jordon, owner, p. 14
Jordan, globe of death, p. 14
Jordan International Circus, pp. 13-14
Joy T. Clown school show, p. 17
Kaade. Chris Kaade, ringmaster, p. 18
Kaganovitch casting act, p. 11
Kaiser. Roland Kaiser, p. 6
Kaltenbach. Bob & R. J. Kaltenbach, producers, p. 15
Kane. John Kennedy Kane, announcer, magic, pp. 14, 16
Karoly. Mark Karoly, comedy rider, elephant act, p. 17
Kazakova. Bertolina Kazakova, high wire, p. 14
Keller. Duke Keller, concessions, p. 16
Kelly Miller Circus, p. 7
Ketchum. Leigh Ketchum, band leader, p. 7
Kilpatrick. Kris Kilpatrick, cat act, pp. 12, 14
King Arthur Circus, p. 15
King Royal Circus, p. 8
Kiss Family, balancing, p. 8
Kohlreiser. Dick Kohlreiser, ponies & dogs, p. 14
Krasnov. Yuri Krasnov, hand balancing, p. 14
Kristensen. Lilli-Ana Kristensen, cage act, pp. 7, 14, 15, 18
Kristensen. Sven Kristensen, leopards, p. 14
L. A. Circus, p. 10 (photograph)
Lacey. Susanna Lacey, tigers, p. 14
Langes, teeterboard, juggling, p. 13
La Palme. Brian La Palme, announcer, fire eater, pp. 7, 17
Larabee. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster, pp. 13, 14
Larible. David Larible, clown, pp. 11, 12 (photograph)
Larible. Vivien Larible, trapeze, p. 11
Las Mayas, statue act, p. 13
LaTorres. Mike LaTorres, elephant act, p. 13
Lazars, perch, p. 19
Lenz chimps, p. 11
Liebel. Franchezca Liebel, performer, wife of Tom Liebel, p. 15
Liebel. Tom Liebel, owner, performer, p. 15
Liebel. Tony Liebel, rola bola, son of Tom Liebel, p. 15
Liebel Family Circus, p. 15
Lilov. Venko Lilov, bears, p. 5
Link. Lancelot Link chimps, p. 10
Lisa. Chuck Lisa, ringmaster, p. 13
Locke. B. J. Locke, illusion, p. 17
Logan. Fred Logan, elephants, p. 5
Los Adrians, perch, p. 14
Loyal. Luciana Loyal, rider, p. 5
Loyal. Timi Loyal, rider, p. 7
Lubin. Barry Lubin, clown, p. 19
Lunas. Flying Lunas, pp. 12, 13
Lunsford. Tommy Lunsford, owner, p. 16
Lyon. Doug Lyon, founder, p. 10
M & M International Circus (Mario Manzini), p. 18
Machtel. Bill Machtel, clown, p. 17
Magic Circus (Bill Birchfield), p. 17
Make A Circus, p. 17
Malinki Star Circus, p. 18
Maloney. Lee Maloney, band leader, p. 14
Manns. Kevin Manns, fire eater, p. 16
Marble in Motion, statue act, p. 14
Martin. Angela Martin, trapeze, p. 16
Martin. Billy Martin, ringmaster, p. 9
Maynard. Gaylord Maynard, horse act, p. 14
McCallum. Dan McCallum, ringmaster, p. 16
McCary. Wayne McCary, showman, p. 15
McKay. Wini McKay, founder, pp. 10, 18
McKinney. Sean McKinney, juggler, p. 17
McPherson. Jeff McPherson, owner, p. 9
Medeiros. Dino Medeiros, manager, p. 12
Meluzzi. Catia Meluzzi, web, p. 9
Migley. Ed Migley, owner, p. 14
Miller. D. R. Miller, owner, p. 4
Miller. Jim Miller, band leader, p. 8
Miller. Sara Miller, leopards, p. 16
Miller. Stu Miller, manager, p. 16
Mini Circus (D. H. Luce & Robert Engesser), p. 17
Monday. Dick Monday, founder, clown, pp. 10, 18, 19
Moore. Bobby Moore, dogs, p. 19
Moos. Donna Moos, cloud swing, p. 7
Morgan. Mike Morgan, high wire, husband of Carla Wallenda, p. 15
Morris. Bill Morris, elephants, p. 15
Morris. Ron Morris, producer, p. 17
Moyer. Diane Moyer, animal acts, p. 8
Moyer. Donn Moyer, Reptile Safari, p. 16
Munoz. Luis Munoz, human cannonball, pp. 13, 15
Murillo Troupe, teeterboard, p. 10
Murray. Franklyn Murray, elephant act, p. 9
Murray. Gayle Murray, elephant act, p. 9
Muscarello. Joe Muscarello, p. 6
Naud. Betty Naud, chimps, pp. 10, 13
Naud. Joe Naud, chimps, p. 13
Naughtin. Wally Naughtink, manager, p. 8
Nelson Family, performers, p. 19
Nikolski. Kikolai Nikolski, high wire, p. 14
Nock. Charles Nock, thrill acts, p. 19
Nock. Freddy Nock, high wire, pp. 13, 18
Nocks. Nerveless Nocks, sway pole, pp. 13, 18
Noel. Gary Noel, dogs, p. 15
Null Sisters, juggling, p. 8
Otto. Don Otto, trampoline, p. 13
Pace. Chris Pace, perch, aerial, p. 7
Pace. Ron Pace, perch, aerial, p. 7
Pages. Frieda Pages, elephant act, wife of Jorge Pages, p. 16
Pages. Jorge Pages, manager, elephant act, p. 16
Pages Family, performers, p. 16
Panova. Elena Panova, aerial, p. 17
Panteleenkos, Russian strap, p. 11
Parker. Kay Parker, band leader, p. 13
Paul Kaye’s Continental Circus, p. 14
Pavlata. Sacha Pavlata, aerial, pp. 9, 15
Pawnee Bill’s Wild West (H. B. Baker & Allen Cartwright), p. 17
Payne. Bill Payne, band leader, p. 10
Peanut Circus, p. 17
Peers. Johnny Peers, dogs, pp. 6, 15, 18
Peers. Peggy Peers, dogs, p. 15
Pelton. John Pelton, elephants, p. 13
Peppercorn Circus (Jorge Rosell & Joe Frisco), p. 18
Percelly. Serge Percelly, juggler, p. 6
Percy. Rick Percy, band leader, pp. 13, 17
Perez. Rebecca Perez, trapeze, p. 6
Petra. Fred Petra, band leader, p. 15
Petrie. Tom Petrie, elephant act, p. 17
Phillips. Bill Phillips, owner, p. 9
Phillips. Martha Phillips, owner, p. 9
Phills Bros. Circus, p. 9 (photograph)
Pickle Family Circus, p. 17
Pierce. Kenneth Pierce, knife throwing, p. 16
Pinsoni. Larry Pinsoni, clown, p. 9
Pisarenkova. Lubov Pisarenkova, trapeze, p. 14
Pivarals, hand balancing, p. 11
Plunkett. James Christopher Plunkett, slack wire, p. 14
Plunkett. Jeff Plunkett, comedy car, pp. 13, 14
Plunkett. Wendy Plunkett, rings, p. 14
Plunkett Family, trampoline, p. 13
Plunkett Bros. Circus, pp. 14-15
Poema Family, teeterboard, p. 14
Polke. Lynn Polke, web, elephant act, aerial, pp. 10, 14, 16, 18
Ponce. Adolpho Ponce, low wire, p. 9
Popov. Oleg Popov, clown, p. 19
Posso Family, high wire, pp. 8, 14, 16
Poteete. Mike Poteete, clown, p. 14
Pugh. John Pugh, owner, p. 5
Quiros, high wire, p. 5
R. J. King Circus, p. 8
Raborn. Ross Raborn, ringmaster, p. 5
Rai. Senor Rai, ringmaster, p. 13
Rameriz. Flying Rameriz, pp. 9, 14
Ramirez. Flying Ramirez, p. 5
Ramos. Lance Ramos, cage act, p. 13
Ramous Troupe, perch, p. 6
Randall. Clint Randall, sway pole, p. 14
Raski. Sandor & Elizabeth Raski, snakes, p. 15
Ratcliff. Myrna Ratcliff, dogs, p. 9
Rawls. David Rawls, manager, p. 7 (photograph)
Rawls. William Rawls, ringmaster, brother of David Rawls, p. 7
Raya, contortion, p. 18
Raz. Jeff Raz, clown, p. 17
Redpath. Flying Redpaths, pp. 14, 16
Reed. Carl & Patti Reed, horses & dogs, p. 16
Reeder. Jim Reeder, p. 16
Reid Bros. Circus, p. 9
Reis. Pedro Reis, cloud swing, p. 18
Remeris. David Remeris, hand balancing, p. 15
Remeris Flying act, p. 15
Reynolds. Kip Reynolds, unicycle, juggler, p. 16
Rice. Mike Rice, dressage, p. 9
Ring of Fame (Sarasota), p. 19
Ringling. John Ringling, p. 11
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, red & blue units, pp. 11-12 (photograph, illustrations)
Rix. Jeanette Rix, bears, p. 9
Roberts Bros. Circus, p. 7 (photograph)
Rodogels. Flying Rodogels, p. 6
Rodriguez. Flying Rodriguez, pp. 5, 13, 14
Ronald McDonald Circus, p. 18
Rosaire. Derrick Rosaire, dogs, horse act, pp. 13, 14, 18, 19
Rosaire. Kay Rosaire, cat act, p. 6
Rosaire. Pam Rosaire, chimps, pp. 14, 18 (photograph)
Ross. Al Ross, clown, p. 19
Rossell. Jorge Rossell, comedy car, p. 7
Rossell. Lou Rossell, leopard act, p. 7
Roy Kelroy’s Royal Australian Circus, p. 14
Royal American Circus (Ray McMahon), p. 17
Royal Hanneford Circus, pp. 13, 17 (photograph)
Royal Lichtenstein Circus, p. 10
Royal Lipizzaner Stallion Show (Gary Lashinsky), p. 17
Royal Palace Circus (and Circus Galaxy), p. 16
Rudy Bros. Circus, p. 10 (photograph)
Russell. Ed Russell, ringmaster, p. 17
Sadler. Dusty Sadler, clown, p. 7
Sailor Circus (Bill Lee), p. 19
SaLoutos. David SaLoutos, ringmaster, p. 17
Satori Circus (Russell Taylor), p. 20
Schacht. Francine Schacht, rider, elephant act, pp. 7, 15, 18
Schacht. Phil Schacht, rider, elephant act, pp. 7, 15, 18
Schlarbaum. Charles Schlarbaum, band leader, p. 18
Schmitt. Joe Schmitt, clown, p. 18
Schreiber. Bill Schreiber, ringmaster, p. 7
Schumann Family (Max, daughter Katja, granddaughter Katherine Schumann Binder), dressage, p. 6
Sells. Peter Sells, owner, p. 20
Shenyang Troupe, acrobats, p. 6
Sheryll. Susan Sheryll, dog act, pp. 10, 14
Shiner. David Shiner, clown, pp. 12, 19 (photograph)
Shrine sponsored circuses, p. 12
Shub. Peter Shub, clown, p. 19
Sicard. Cheri Sicard, clown, p. 18
Silverlake. Myrna Silverlake, dogs, p. 16
Skarbecki. Andre Skarbecki, lions, pp. 14, 16
Sladek. Gary Sladek, cloud swing, p. 16
Smith. Steve Smith, Clown College, p. 19
Spenle. Pierre Spenle, tigers, p. 13
Stankeevs or Stankeeus Family, contortion, pp. 14, 15
Star Spangled Circus, p. 15
Steele. Bob Steele, bears, pp. 16, 17
Steele. Bucky Steele, elephants, pp. 15, 17
Steeples. Ari Steeples, bears, p. 13
Steeples. Eddie Steeples, chimps, pp. 9, 17
Stephens. Yvonne Stephens, pig act, p. 7
Stevana’s poodles, p. 15
Stevens. Lee Stevens & wife Judy, chimps, p. 11
Storey. Wilson Storey, p. 19
Streeter. Middy Streeter, clown, p. 10
Strong. Gundrun Strong, owner, p. 16
Strong. Trudy Strong, tigers, pp. 14, 16
Sturgis. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster, pp. 14, 18
Super Circus (Marc Verreault), p. 17
Svenson. Susanna Svenson & Carlos Svenson, riders, pp. 17, 19
Swan. Andy & Mike Swan, owners, performers, p. 15
Swan Bros. Circus, p. 15
Tabak. Bela Tabak, animal acts, p. 8
Tahar, alligators, pp. 9, 14
Tarzan Zerbini Circus, p. 12
Taylor. Ken Taylor, trapeze, p. 8
Taylor. Scott Taylor, snakes, p. 8
Terranova. Doug Terranova, elephant act, pp. 9, 14
Tetzlaff. David Tetzlaff, cat act, p. 18
Theron. J. P. & Doris Theron, trapeze, p. 13
Thomas. Gary Thomas, elephants, p. 14
Thomas. Harry Thomas, tiger act, p. 18
Thomas. Sean Thomas, cannon act, p. 5
Thompson. Allen Thompson, elephants, p. 13
Thompson. Frank Thompson, elephant act, p. 18
Torres. Robert Torres, slack wire, p. 17
Tsarkov. Vladimir Tsarkov, juggling, contortion, p. 6
Twomey. Dave Twomey, owner, clown, animals, ringmaster, p. 15
Unicorn Circus (Cosom Wollan), camp, p. 19
Urias Troupe, globe of death, p. 15
Valencia. Carlos Valencia, juggler, p. 15
Valencia. Louisa Valencia, illusions, birds, p. 15
Valencias Family (William, Enrico, Dulia, Margaret, Lynn), performers, p. 9
Valentine. Ray Valentine, producer, p. 14
Valentines. Flying Valentines, p. 14
Van Buskirk. Charles Van Buskirk, ringmaster, pp. 15, 18
Vargas, trapeze, p. 11
Vazquez. Dario Vazquez, juggler, pp. 10, 16
Vidbel. Al Vidbel, p. 9
Vidbel. Jennifer Vidbel, liberty ponies, p. 9
Vidbel. Joyce Vidbel, p. 9
Vidbel. Susan Vidbel, bird act, p. 9
Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus, pp. 8-9 (photograph)
Viscontis, statue act, p. 14
Vita Family, acrobats, pp. 10, 17
Voight. Royce Voight, general manager, p. 5
Von Uhl. Julius Von Uhl, cat act, pp. 10, 14, 18
Voss. William Voss, tigers, pp. 14, 16
Wainwrights, statue act, pp. 15, 17
Walker Bros. Circus, p. 9 (photograph)
Wallenda. Carla Wallenda, owner, high wire, p. 15
Wallenda. Debbie Wallenda, owner, p. 10
Wallenda. Enrico Wallenda, owner, performer, pp. 10, 16
Wallenda. Jenny Wallenda, producer, p. 18
Wallenda. Lyric Wallenda, trapeze, granddaughter of Carla Wallenda, p. 15
Wallenda. Rietta Wallenda, aerial, p. 10
Wallenda. Tino Wallenda, high wire, p. 14
Wallendas. Flying Wallendas, pp. 9-10, 15, 18
Waltens. Willy Waltens & Tinkerbell Waltens, hand balancer, juggler, rola bola, pp. 15, 16
Wasnak. Diane Wasnak, clown, p. 17
Weber. Nick Weber, Priest, p. 10
Welde. John Welde, bears, pp. 14, 15, 18
Wells. Roy & Cindy Wells, performers, pp. 10, 14
Wenatchee Youth Circus (Paul Pugh), p. 19
Wendany. Heidi Wendany, dogs, dressage, p. 8
Westfall. Dan Westfall, chimp act, p. 16
White Angels, high wire seven person pyramid, p. 13
Williams. Ben Williams, elephants, pp. 6, 18
Williams. Caroline Williams, horse act, p. 7
Williams. Darlene Williams, elephants, web, pp. 6, 10, 18
Williams. Jeanette Williams, owner, pp. 6-7 (photograph)
Williams. Jim Williams, clown, p. 17
Williams. Rex Williams, elephants, pp. 6, 14, 19
Williams-Loyal, riders, p. 6
Wilson. Diane Wilson, seals, pp. 8, 13, 18
Wilson. Joanne Wilson, animal act, pp. 10, 18
Wilson. John Wilson, ringmaster, p. 7
Wilson Sisters, performers, p. 10
Windy City Circus Troupe (Ed Sheehan), p. 19
Winn. Pauline Winn, slide for life, p. 14
Winn. Roverta Winn, slide for life, p. 12
Winn Troupe, aerial motorcycle, pp. 12, 14
Wonderland Circus, p. 16
Wong. Kim Wong, cradle act, p. 7
Woodcock. Buckles Woodcock, elephants, p. 6
Yankee Doodle Circus (Mike Naughton), p. 16
Yerkes. Bob Yerkes, performer, p. 18
Zachery Gauchos, p. 18
Zaichek. James Zaichek, elephant act, p. 8
Zamperla Troupe, unicycles, ladder act, human cannonball, pp. 10, 17, 18
Zerbini. Alain Zerbini, owner, p. 10
Zerbini. Jacqueline Zerbini, trapeze, p. 12
Zerbini. Patricia Zerbini, tigers, p. 14
Zerbini. Sylvia Zerbini, trapeze, liberty horses, pp. 12-13
Zoppe. David Zoppe Family (Davide, Susan, Justino), monkey, dog, juggling, pp. 14, 15 (photograph)
Zoppe. Davide Zoppe, monkeys, pp. 10, 14
Zoppe. Giovanni Zoppe, performer, p. 17
Zoppe. James Zoppe, rider, p. 9
Zoppe. Justino Zoppe, juggler, pp. 10, 14
Zoppe. Roger Zoppe, chimps, pp. 14, 18 (photograph)
Zoppe Riders, p. 14
Acosta. Daniel Acosta, high wire, p. 20
Baker. Billy Baker, horse trainer, p. 20
Bramow. Arnold Bramow, executive, p. 20
Burch. Ernie Burch, clown, p. 20
Conners. James Conners, performer, p. 20
Cowdrey. Charles Cowdrey, “Poindexter,” elephant man, p. 20
Gautier. Axel Gautier, elephant boss, p. 20
Hill. Bill Hill, showman, p. 20
Krause. Willie Krause, flyer, p. 20
Mendez. Gene Mendez, wire walker, p. 20
Miller. Art Miller, general agent, p. 20
Mullaney. Dave Mullaney, showman, p. 20
Naud. Joe Naud, monkey trainer, p. 20
North. Henry Ringling North, owner, p. 20
Parkinson. Tom Parkinson, historian, p. 20
Prystanski. Roger Prystanski, clown, p. 20
Twomey. Harold Twomey, groom, p. 20
Wallenda. Mario Wallenda, performer, p. 20
Zacchini. Bruno Zacchini, human cannonball, p. 20
Zacchini. Emanuel Zacchini, human cannonball, p. 20
Adkins. Jess Adkins, owner, p. 6
Ambrose. Joe Ambrose, clown, p. 19
Anders. F. L. Anders, “Kokomo,” legal adjuster, p. 10
Anderson. Bud E. Anderson (Fred Elliott Anderson), owner, performer, pp. 4-12 (photographs)
Anderson. Luke Anderson, son of Bud E. Anderson, pp. 7, 11-12
Anderson. Mrs. B. E. Anderson, secretary, p. 10
Anderson. Norman Anderson, concessions, p. 10
Anderson Bros. World Toured Show, pp. 4 (photograph)
Andrews. Jack Andrews, asst. general director, pp. 15, 18
Ardelty. Elly Ardelty, aerial, pp. 17, 19
Aronsen. Barney Aronsen, wire act, p. 22
Barrnet. Bobo Barrnet, clown, pp. 16, 19
Barth. Jo Barth, trazpeze, wife of Jules Barth, pp. 22, 26
Barth. Jules Barth, tumbling, p. 22
Barth. Lee Barth, tumbling, child of Jules Barth, pp. 22, 26
Barth. Virginia, tumbling, child of Jules Barth, pp. 22, 26
Barth Family, tumbling, p. 22
Basome. Babe Basome, web, p. 10
Basome. Dell Basome, web, p. 10
Beatty. Capt. Beatty, bears, p. 19
Behees. Flying Behees, p. 17
Berinson. Jack Berinson, concessions, p. 15
Bloomburg. Bill Bloomburg, liberty horses, p. 21
Blue Devils, tumblers, p. 16
Brannon. Butch Brannon, elephant act, p. 11
Briggs. Charlie Briggs, elephant keeper, p. 37
Bristol. D. M. Bristol, educated horses, p. 42 (illustration)
Bud E. Anderson Jungle Oddities Circus, pp. 5-12 (photographs, illustrations)
Bunn. R. A. Bunn, musician, p. 10
Butler. Roland Butler, publicity, p. 21
Cahill. Great Cahill, performer, p. 16
Campbell. Joe Campbell, electrician, p. 9
Campbell. M. F. Campbell, “Alabama,” ring stock, horse act, pp. 6, 8-10
Canistrellis, ladders, pp. 16, 18-19
Carter. Irma Carter, announcer, pp. 17-19
Chief Bowlegs & wife Princess Marquita, sideshow performers, p. 10
Clarke. Joe Clarke, p. 28-30
Clarke. Marion Clarke, iron jaw, pp. 22, 28
Closson. J. L. Closson, menagerie, p. 37
Cobb. T. Cobb or Otis Cobb, cook, pp. 9-10
Colleano. Con Colleano, wire act, pp. 16, 18-19, 21
Colleano. Winnie Colleano, aerial, pp. 18-19
Conklin. J. W. Conklin, “Paddy,” p. 7
Conley. Jim Conley, performer, p. 16
Conley riding act, p. 16
Conley’s dogs & ponies, p. 16
Cooper Bros. Circus, pp. 22-32 (photograph)
Copas. Lloyd Copas, performer, treasurer, pp. 16, 18
Court. Alfred Court, wild animal act, pp. 17, 19-21
Cristianis, performers, pp. 20-21
Cuban Mack, sideshow performer, p. 10
Curtis. Bill Curtis, staff, p. 7
Darling. Elizabeth Darling, sideshow performer, p. 10
Dennis. Bill Dennis, musician, p. 10
DeShon. Jack DeShon, clown, p. 22
Doyle. Loren Doyle, staff, p. 6
Dryden. Charles Dryden, juggling, pp. 10-11
Dunedin. Myrtle Dunedin, unicycle, juggling, pp. 16, 19
Dustin. William Dustin, sideshow tickets, p. 10
Dutton. William M. Dutton, equestrian, p. 33 (photograph)
Dutton Sisters, riders, p. 33
Duvall. George Duvall (George Felix Duvall), general agent, pp. 6, 8, 10-11
Eddy. Marion Eddy, vocalist, pp. 16, 19
Elephant Babe or Gentry Babe, pp. 6-7, 10
Elephant Empress, pp. 6, 10
Elephant Eva, pp. 6, 9-11
Elephant Jess, p. 37
Elephant Judy, pp. 6, 10
Elephant Modoc, pp. 6, 10
Elephant Topsy, p. 11
Ellis. Frank Ellis, banners, p. 8
Elso, trapeze, p. 10
Espy. Chester Espy, musician, p. 10
Espy. Mrs. Margaret Espy, treasurer, p. 10
Evans. George B. Evans, press agent, p. 18
Fein. Phil Fein, equestrian director, p. 18
Flames. Three Flames, roller skating, pp. 16, 19
Florida. George Alabama Florida, press agent, p. 18
Floto. Mazie Floto, elephant act, rider, p. 11
Foss. John Foss, general agent, pp. 4-5, 11
Freeman. Freddie Freeman, clown, p. 21
Gallagher. Andrea Gallagher, elephant act, pp. 17, 19
Gardner. Thomas Gardner, musician, p. 10
Gillette. Lucy Gillette, trapeze, pp. 16, 18-19
Grant. Billy Grant, contortion, balancing, pp. 22, 27-28
Graves. Mickey Graves, property boss, p. 18
Gregoresko, performer, pp. 16, 18-19
Griebling. Otto Griebling, clown, p. 21
Guice. Walter Guice, horizontal bars, p. 16
Hamid. George Hamid, p. 20
Hart. Capt. Hart, lions, p. 10
Hawn. D. C. Hawn, general agent, pp. 24, 32 (photograph)
Hayes. Bill Hayes, horses & ponies, p. 11
Head. Bernie Head, press, pp. 10-11
Henry. Arthur Henry, trapeze, wire act, pp. 8, 10
Henry. Mable Henry, wire act, p. 10
Henry. Marie Henry, p. 8
Henry Duo, aerial, globe, pp. 8, 10
Hill. Will Hill, elephants, pp. 16, 18
Hoagland. Jinx Hoagland, horses, p. 16
Holst. Jack Holst & wife, horizontal bars, pp. 17-19
Holton. Annie Bell Holton, balloon ascension & parachute jump, p. 33
Hyde. Rollie Hyde, musician, p. 10
Indiana Circus Corporation, p. 6
Irwin. Capt. Irwin, animal act. pp. 22-23, 25-26, 30, 32
Jackel. John C. Jackel, booking agent, p. 18
Jefferson. Lauretta Jefferson, staging, p. 18
John Robinson Circus, p. 2 (cover illustration)
Jones. Elmer Jones, owner, pp. 23-32
Jones. Mrs. Jones, p. 25
Kimris, trapeze, pp. 17, 19
King. Mickey King, aerial, pp. 16, 18
Knapp. Bert Knapp, music score, p. 18
Kofron. Jack Kofron, band leader, pp. 6, 8, 10-11
Kovar. Harry Kovar, animal act, p. 21
Kovar. May Kovar, elephant act, pp. 20-21
Kuehnel. Julius Kuehnel, general staff, p. 18
Kyes. Henry Kyes, band leader, p. 18
Lang. Don Lang, radio, p. 18
Larish. Matt Larish or Matt Laurish, elephant trainer, pp. 6, 12
La Tosca, bounding rope, pp. 16, 18-19
Lee. Betty Lee, whip cracking, pp. 16, 19
Lerche. Billy Lerche, table act, rings, banner painter, p. 22
Lerche. Jennie Lerche, rings, p. 22
Livingston. Billy Livingston, costumes, p. 18
Livingston Family, aerial, gymnasts, acrobats, bicycles, p. 33
Lodge. Dave Lodge, secretary, p. 18
Lopez Trio, trapeze, pp. 17, 19
Lynn. John Lynn, “Shorty,” superintendent workingmen, pp. 6, 8, 10
MacDonald. Mac MacDonald, elephant trainer, pp. 6, 8-12 (photograph)
Malbern. Dixie Malbern, trapeze, p. 10
Malloy. Ullaine Malloy or Ullaine Mallot, performer, pp. 16, 18-19
Marcella. Miss Marcella, rider, p. 9
Marcellus. Marc Marcellus, p. 8
Marsman. Captain Marsman, high school horse, pp. 16, 19
May. Janet May, aerial, pp. 16, 18-19
McCloud. Don McCloud, press agent, pp. 18, 21
McCoy bears, p. 18
Miester. Frank Miester, employee, p. 23
Miles. Josie Miles, performer, p. 37
Miles. W. H. Miles, performer, p. 37
Minze. Ed Minze, paint dept., p. 8
Mitchell. William Mitchell, transportation, p. 10
Moon. Willie Moon, sideshow tickets, p. 10
Morris. Doug Morris, asst. properties, p. 18
Murray. Mildred Murray, rider, p. 33
Noble. Margaret Noble, sideshow performer, p. 10
Noble. Ralph Noble, sideshow manager, pp. 8-11
Novak Sisters, acrobats, pp. 17, 19
Olver. Hal Olver, press agent, pp. 18, 20-21
Orantos, performers, p. 16
Orton. Tex Orton Troupe, p. 11
Ostermaier. Herman Ostermaier, equestrian, pp. 17-19, 21
Ostrander. A. A. Ostrander, properties, p. 18
Pallenberg’s bears, pp. 17-19
Parento, clown, p. 22
Parker. Charles Parker, owner, p. 5
Parker & Watts Circus, p. 5
Parroffs, ladders, pp. 17, 19
Peacock. Ray Peacock, press, p. 21
Piccahiani. Jimmy Piccahiani, stage manager, p. 18
Powers Elephants, pp. 15-16
Princess Marquita, sideshow performer, p. 10
Proske. Roman Proske, tigers, pp. 15-16, 19, 21
Rawls. Willie Rawls, tickets, p. 10
Reddy. John F. Reddy, general counsel, pp. 19-20
Rentfrow. Jasper N. Rentfrow, manager, pp. 33, 37
Reynolds. James Reynolds, elephant trainer, pp. 17, 19
Rice. Lillie Rice, balloon ascension & parachute jump, p. 33
Rickman. Bert E. Rickman, equestrian director, pp. 6-10, 12
Ringling. Robert Ringling, owner, pp. 17, 19
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, pp. 14-15
Robins. A. Robins or A. Robbins, clown, pp. 17-19
Romer. Williard Romer, music composer, p. 8
Rubbernig, juggler, p. 16
Russell. June Russell, rider, elephant act, pp. 9, 11
Sale. Chick Sale, horse, p. 17
Saltzman. Harry Saltzman, showman, p. 14
Scott. Eugene Scott, “Arky,” p. 6
Seal Bros. show, pp. 4-5 (photograph)
Seeley. Col. Seeley, press agent, p. 39
Selden, Stratosphere Man, p. 21
Sells. Allen Sells & Sells brothers, owners, pp. 33, 35, 37-38-41
Sells. William A. Sells, p. 38
Sells. Willie Sells, equestrian, adopted son of Allen Sells, pp. 33-38, 41 (portrait)
Sells Bros. Circus, pp. 38-41
Sells & Rentfrow’s Circus, pp. 33-38, 41 (photograph, illustrations)
Sidneys. Four Sidneys, bicycle act, pp. 16, 18-19
Silverlake. Elizabeth Silverlake, trapeze, p. 10
Silverlake. Johnny Mae Silverlake, iron jaw, p. 10
Silverlake Troupe, aerial, p. 9
Slayton. Tom Slayton, head waiter, p. 10
Smith. George Smith, manager, p. 21
Smith. Tex Smith, horses, p. 19
Snyder. Johnny Mae Snyder, rings, concert performer, p. 11
Snyder. Leo Snyder or Leon Snyder, rings, p. 11
Snyder. Tiger Bill Snyder, concert, pp. 10-11
Spangles, the Continental Circus, p. 15-21 (photographs, illustrations)
Sparks. Charles Sparks, general manager, pp. 15, 18, 20-21
Spikes. Calvin Spikes, boss canvasman, p. 11
Stevens. Lee Stevens, baboon act, p. 2
Steventon. W. M. Steventon, staff, p. 6
Stirk Family, bicycles, pp. 39-40 (illustration)
Suez Family, acrobats, pp. 9-10
Sunbrock. Larry Sunbrock, showman, pp. 14-18, 20-21 (photograph)
Sunbrock. Marion Sunbrock, vice-president, p. 18
Sunbrock Big Top Circus, pp. 14-21 (photograph, illustrations)
Sutton. Shorty Sutton, whip cracking, pp. 16, 19
Sylvester. Everett Sylvester, contortion, p. 37
Taketa Japs, barrel routine, p. 10
Terrell. Zack Terrell, owner, p. 6
Tetu. Alice Tetu, performer, p. 11
Thorne. Red Thorne, candy butcher, p. 10
Thorne. Whitey Thorne, candy butcher, p. 10
Tiebor. Roland Tiebor, sea lions, pp. 17, 19
Turney. Dail Turney, general manager, p. 7
Victor. Jimmy Victor, band leader, pp. 18-19
Walker. Margaret Walker, sideshow performer, p. 10
Walkmirs, perch, pp. 17, 19
Walsh. Joseph Walsh, dog & animal acts, pp. 17, 19-20
Ward. Blondie Ward, rider, pp. 22-23, 27
Ward. Peggy Ward, rider, pp. 22-23
Watson. Chas. Watson, rider, p. 33
Watts. Ira M. Watts, owner, p. 5
Webb. E. R. Webb, brigade agent, p. 8
Whalen. Frank Whalen, elephants, pp. 6, 8
Whitney. Dorothy Whitney, costumes, p. 18
Wilbur’s ponies & dogs, pp. 16, 18
Wilcox. Mrs. Jackie Wilcox, press, p. 11
Wilkinson. Edgar Wilkinson, rider, p. 33
Willis. Betty Willis, wife of Joe B. Webb, p. 8
Willis Sisters (Betty & Ginger), p. 8
Wojesky. Charles Wojesky, musician, p. 10
Woods. Archie Woods, front door, p. 10
Yacobis, tetterboard, pp. 16, 18-19
Yoshada Japanese Troupe, equilibrists, perch, pp. 9-10
Young. James Young, “Bamboola,” sideshow performer, p. 10
Zacchini. Eglie Zacchini, cannon act, pp. 17-18
Zorado Family, performers, p. 11
Adams. Bob Adams, boss hostler, p. 19
Al G. Barnes Wild Animal Circus, pp. 30-32 (illustrations)
Arnold. Marvin Arnold, annex manager, sideshow, pp. 14, 16
Ashby. Helena Ashby, annex performer, p. 19
Ashton. Dick Ashton, performer, p. 18
Ashton. Miss Ashton, performer, p. 18
Avallon Troupe, high wire, p. 11
Bancker. J. W. Bancker, circus owner, p. 35
Barnes. Al G. Barnes, owner, pp. 30-32
Barnes. Dollie B. Barnes, wife of Al G. Barnes, pp. 30-31
Barnes. Jerry M. Barnes, manager, brother of Al G. Barnes, pp. 30-32
Barretta. Theo. Barretta or Theo. Baretta, equestrian director, pp. 40-42
Barry. John Barry, designer, architect, p. 23
Beach. James M. Beach, general agent, contracting agent, pp. 13-15, 17
Becker. George Becker, chef, p. 15
Belfords, acrobats, p. 16
Bennett. Mlle. Bennett, equestrienne, p. 38
Betts. C. H. Betts, trained seals, p. 19
Bishop. Abe Bishop, p. 40
Bishop. Al Bishop, p. 40
Bishop Brothers, p. 41
Bledsow. Jack Bledsow, advance, p. 10
Boche, ski jumper, pp. 2, 12-13 (cover photograph, illustration)
Boers Brothers, perch, p. 26 (photograph)
Boullerre. Chevalier Boullerre, tattooed, p. 19
Boya. Dick Boya, stake & chain, p. 40
Boyd. Great Boyd, concert performer, p. 12
Boyle. Francis Boyle & Company, juggling, p. 11
Brady. G. F. Brady, in charge of canvas, pp. 40-41
Cardona. Capt. Cardona, elephant act, p. 12
Cardona. John Cardona, lion act, supt. animals, pp. 16, 19
Carr. Thomas Carr, properties, p. 41
Case. Rawlson Case, band leader, p. 16
Castle. Dolly Castle, animal acts, p. 30
Cevene Troupe, tight wire, p. 12
Christenson. Mrs. A. Christenson, dogs, p. 26
Christy. George W. Christy, elephants & horses, pp. 23, 26
Chrysler. Max Chrysler, trapeze, snake act, lions, horses, pp. 23-27 (photographs)
Claricus. Sig Claricus, bounding wire, p. 29
Clark. Pearl Clark, aerial, perch, p. 12
Clark. Ruby Clark, aerial, perch, p. 12
Clements. Clarence Clements, p. 40
Cohen. Herbert Cohen, press agent, p. 19
Cohen. Jackie Cohen, clown, p. 16
Col. Cook Consolidated Shows, p. 33 (illustration)
Conners. Billy Conners, revolving ladder, p. 12
Crandell. Fred Crandell, equestrian, p. 19
Crandell. Marguerite Crandell, equestrienne, p. 19
Creamer. Roy Creamer, general manager & agent, pp. 30-32
Danford. Chas. Danford, in charge of stands, p. 41
Daplyn. W. J. Daplyn, sideshow performer, p. 12
Dean. Ray Dean, announcer, p. 24
Dean. W. C. Dean, band leader, p. 14
Delevan. Ed Delevan, ticket manager, p. 23
De Zorans, aerial, p. 16
Doyle. James Doyle, sideshow performer, p. 24
Dransfield. Tom Dransfield, advance, p. 18
Duble. Charles Duble, musician, p. 11
Dudley. Charles Dudley Troupe, trapeze, acrobats, pp. 23-25, 27
Eidons, riders, p. 16
Elephant Ann, p. 34
Elephant Alice, pp. 10, 14, 20 (photograph)
Elephants Betty, pp. 34-35
Elephant Bolivar, p. 34
Elephant Caroline, p. 34
Elephant Columbus, pp. 34-35
Elephant Etta, pp. 12, 14, 18 (photograph)
Elephant Flora, p. 34
Elephant Hannibal, p. 34
Elephant Helen McGregor, p. 34
Elephant Horatio, p. 34
Elephant Hyder Ali, pp. 34-35
Elephant Pizarro, p. 34
Elephant Tippoo Sultan (also Tippoo Saib), pp. 34-35 (illustration)
Elephant Virginius, p. 34
Farmer. Bill Farmer, clown, p. 16
Faustina. Mille Faustina, looping the loop act, p. 29
Ferris. Wiley Ferris & son, perch, foot juggler, p. 12
Fery. John Fery, chandeliers, p. 8
Finch. Edward Finch, owner, p. 35
Finn. Patricia Finn, aerial, pp. 24-25
Fisher. Rose Fisher, owner, pp. 38, 42
Florine. Martha Florine, lion act, p. 30
Foecessi. Bovini Foecessi, bicycle act, p. 29
Fountain. Bobby Fountain, sideshow manager, p. 14
Galvin. Tom Galvin, clown, p. 16
Gardner. Cheerful Gardner, elephant trainer, supt. menagerie, pp. 11, 14, 16
Gerlach. Charles Gerlach, band leader, p. 11
Gibbons. James Gibbons, clown, p. 16
Gillespie. Dave Gillespie, sideshow manager, p. 12
Goetzs, jugglers, p. 16
Goldstein. Abe Goldstein, clown, p. 19
Gordon. Frank Gordon, employee, p. 36
Graham. Stanley Graham, showman, pp. 23-27 (photographs)
Graham’s International Midget Circus, pp. 23-27 (photographs, illustrations)
Gray. Ruth Gray, performer, p. 30
Green. Barry Green, juggler, p. 19
Green. Eli Green, chief cook, p. 8
Griggs. Herman Griggs, equestrian director, p. 14
Gunnels. Wm. Gunnels, front door, p. 40
Gus Son’s Brilliant Shows, Gus Sun’s Railroad Shows, p. 9
Hacker. Prof. Hacker, band leader, p. 37
Harris. Sig. Harris, juggler, pp. 40-41
Harris. William H. Harris, owner, p. 36 (photograph)
Harris’ Nickel Plate Shows, pp. 36-37
Hastings. “Doc” Hastings, clown, p. 19
Hildera. Charlie Hildera, contortion, p. 12
Holland. Jno. J. Holland, agent, p. 38
Hougs. Thomas Hougs, lights, p. 41
Howes. Bailey Howes, agent, p. 35
Howes. Nathan Howes, p. 35
Humbert. Noble Norman Humbert, employee, p. 40
Jacks. Horton Jacks, p. 40
Jackson. Alex Jackson, band leader, p. 19
Jacobs Duo, performers, p. 16
James. John James, canvas boss, pp. 15, 19
James. Mrs. George James (Ethel Kirkpatrick James), lion act, pp. 29-32
Johnson. Slivers Johnson, clown, p. 19
Keathley. Omar Keathley, property boss, p. 14
Kellan. Wm. Kellan, in charge of seats, p. 40
Kenno. Fred Kenno, clown, p. 12
Kimbrell. John Kimbrell, trained horses, p. 37
King. Austin King, clown, p. 19
King. J. B. King, boss hostler, p. 15
King. Manuel King, lions, p. 26
Klotz. Caroline Klotz (Caroline Louise Gruen Klotz), mother of the Sun brothers, pp. 4-5 (photograph)
Klotz. Emelie Klotz (Amelia), wardrobe, sister of Sun brothers, p. 9
Koplin. Bill Koplin, clown, p. 19
Kramer. A. C. Kramer, clown, p. 16
Kraut. Edward H. Kraut, “Mannie,” staff, p. 6
Kraut. John G. Kraut, “Dol,” staff, p. 6
Kraut. Jessie Kraut, wife of George Sun, p. 6
Lange. Fred Lange, trainmaster, p. 14
LaPasque Troupe, triple bar, p. 11
Leaster. John Leaster, equestrian director, pp. 23-25, 27
Lee. Billy Howard Lee, clown, p. 19
Leos, aerialists, p. 38
Lester Troupe, trapeze, p. 23
Lester’s English midgets, p. 27
Lipsley Trio, aerial, p. 11
Little. George Little, band leader, p. 8
Longden. Murial Longden, performer, p. 24
Lucas. J. L. Lucas, performer, p. 29
Lynch. Al Lynch, employee, p. 10
Marks. A. B. Marks, manger, p. 30
Marshbron. “Shorty” Marshbron, head cook, p. 41
Martin. Joseph Martin, elephant keeper, owner, p. 35
McCabe. Grover McCabe, lot superintendent, p. 23
McCafferty. Mrs. McCafferty, treasurer, p. 41
McCafferty. Walter McCafferty, owner, manager, pp. 39-42
McCaffery. J. A. McCaffery, contracting agent, p. 23
McClaskle. H. W. McClaskle, general agent, p. 23
McClintock. Charles McClintock, boss hostler, p. 8
McIntosh. G. W. McIntosh & wife, clowns, p. 16
McLaughlin, Donald McLaughlin, rider & roper, pp. 23-24
McLaughlin, Jean McLaughlin, rider & roper, pp. 23-24
McMahon. John R. McMahon, advance, pp. 23, 25-27
McPherson. P. S. McPherson, in charge of stock, pp. 40-41
Miller. E. L. Miller, clown, p. 16
Miller. L. P. Miller or L. P. Millar, band leader, p. 39
Minnetta. Minnie Minnetta, p. 40
Moore. Eddie Moore, clown, p. 16
Morales. Felix Morales, head slide, p. 19
Morales. Senorita Morales, tight wire, p. 19
Morales Cuban Troupe, aerial, pp. 18-19
Morris’ South Before the War and Original Darkey Town Circus, pp. 38-39, 42
Mullen. Mike Mullen, owner, portrait, p. 37
Mullen’s Big 25 ¢ Railroad Show, p. 37
Murphy. Ed C. Murphy, performer, pp. 40-41
Musher. Sara Musher, clown, p. 16
Nelson. Charles Nelson, clown, p. 19
Newton. Clinton Newton, equestrian director, legal adjuster, business manager, press, front door, pp. 14, 16, 19
Niblo. Billie Niblo, equilbrist, clown, p. 19
Niblo. Master Niblo, performer, p. 19
Niblo. Billy Niblo, performer, p. 18
Niblo Sisters, performers, p. 18
Niblo Troupe, equilbristic act, p. 19
Nixon. J. J. Nixon, treasurer, p. 19
O’Dale. Billy O’Dale, equestrian, p. 12
Ogawa’s Royal Japanese Circus (T. Ogawa), gymnasts, pp. 39-41
Oram. George Oram, annex, pp. 18-19
Oram. Nellie King Oram, annex performer, p. 19
Otto. Professor Otto, juggler, p. 4
Palfry. Gene Palfry, band leader, p. 23
Parker. C. W. Parker, pp. 29-32
Parker. John C. Parker, steward, p. 14
Parker Amusement Company (C. W. Parker), pp. 29-31 (illustration)
Parker’s Big Trained Wild Animal Show, p. 29
Piper. Ray Piper, contracting agent, pp. 14-15
Powell Troupe, aerial, p. 19
Powers elephants, pp. 23, 27
Randolph. William Randolph, ring stock, p. 14
Rehn. Geo. Rehn, performer, pp. 40-41
Rehn. Maudie Rehn, performer, pp. 41-42
Rhen. W. H. Rhen, sideshow manager, p. 41
Reid. Bill Reid, clown, pp. 6, 12
Rickey. Harriet Rickey, performer, p. 16
Roberts. Herr Roberts, kangaroo, p. 16
Robinson. John Robinson, elephants, pp. 23, 26
Rogers. Oscar Rogers, privileges boss, asst. manager, pp. 14, 17, 19
Rose. Mrs. Ike Rose, p. 27
Rose Parisian Midgets, pp. 25, 27
Rosenburg. D. H. Rosenburg, steward, p. 23
Ryan. Frank Ryan, boss canvasman, p. 8
Sands. Richard Sands, performer, showman, p. 35
Sanger & Lent’s Great International Allied Shows, pp. 37-38 (photograph)
Saunders. Buck Saunders, personnel, p. 23
Sentell. Paul Sentell, clown, p. 16
Shelby. Sam Shelby, contracting press agent, p. 19
Shelly. John Shelly, band leader, p. 14
Si Kitchie, head balancing, p. 16
Slatten. Garland Slatten, elephant act, pp. 24-25
Snelbaker. Hap Snelbaker, clown, p. 19
Springer. J. L. Springer, advance, p. 15
Stone. Dan Stone, boss properties, p. 8
Sun. Eileen Sun, daughter of George Sun Sr., equestrienne, p. 6
Sun. George Sun, Sr. (George Klotz), juggler, owner, manager, pp. 4, 6-7, 9-10, 12-14, 16-17 (photograph, portrait)
Sun. George Sun, Jr., clown, equestrian, pp. 6-7
Sun. Gustave Ferdinand Sun (Gustave Ferdinand Klotz), owner, showman, pp. 7-9, 14, 20-21 (photograph)
Sun. John Sun (John Klotz), “J. H. Jamima,” juggler, showman, pp. 4-6 (photograph)
Sun. Peter Sun (Peter Klotz), owner, general agent, general agent, pp. 4, 6-10, 13-14, 16-21 (photographs, portrait)
Sun Bros. Circus (various titles), pp. 2, 4-21 (photographs, illustrations)
Tan Araki Troupe, aerial, trapeze, p. 16
Terellies, performers, p. 17
Todd. Homer Todd, clown, p. 16
Torelli’s dogs & ponies, pp. 23-25
Torrillo. A. E. Torrillo, dogs, p. 26
Tracy. Gilbert Tracy, sword swallower, p. 24
Tyler. Harley Tyler, general manager & agent, pp. 30-32
Valere & Clark, trapeze, p. 29
Vanosten. Thomas Vanosten, manger, p. 10
Villalobos. Luz Villalobos, performer, p. 24
Vincent. Mr. Dixie Vincent, staff, p. 21
Vox. J. J. Vox, annex performer, p. 19
Waite. Kenneth Waite, clown, pp. 23, 25 (photograph)
Wallet. William Wallet, equestrian director, pp. 14, 16
Wallets. Eight Wallets (William, Rose & children), riders, wire, trapeze, p. 16
Walt McCafferty’s Great Golden Shows, p. 39-42 (illustrations)
Waltons, tumbling, statue act, p. 12
Weaver. Jessie Weaver, slack wire, wife of Otto Weaver, p. 12
Weaver. Otto Weaver, trapeze, pedestal evolutions, pp. 12, 16
Welsh. Henry Welsh, boss hostler, p. 14
Wenzell Sisters, trapeze, riders, p. 12
Wormwood. Prof. Wormwood, trained dogs, p. 37
Wray. Chas. Wray, band leader, p. 41
Wren. Billy Wren or Billy Rhen, sideshow proprietor, pp. 40-41
Wren. Maudie Wren or Maudie Rhen, high wire, pp. 40-41
Wynn. Prof. Wynn, aeronaut, balloon ascension, p. 39
Zoological Association, p. 35
Adams. Cora Adams, juggler, p. 35
Adler. Amelia Adler, clown, p. 14
Adler. Felix Adler, clown, pp. 9, 14 (photograph)
Aguilars, perch, pp. 10, 13
Alexander. Fay Alexander, trapeze, pp. 10, 14
Alexanders. Flying Alexanders, p. 10
Alzana. Harold Alzana, wire act, p. 10
Alzanas, wire act, pp. 10, 13
Anders. Frank L. Anders, “Kokomo,” legal adjuster & asst. manager, pp. 18-19, 24
Anderson. Bud E. Anderson, owner, pp. 16-22, 24-25 (photographs)
Anderson. Mrs. Bud E. Anderson, pp. 16, 22
Anderson. Mrs. Laura Anderson, treasurer, p. 19
Anderson. Norman Anderson, banners, concessions, pp. 17, 19, 22-23 (photograph)
Anthony. Pat Anthony, performer, p. 12
Basile. Joe Basile, performer, p. 12
Bale. Trevor Bale, tiger act, cycling act, pp. 9, 12-15 (photograph)
Bamboola, fire eater, p. 24
Barreta. Theo. Barreta, gymnast, clown, p. 30
Barry. Frankie Barry, performer, daughter of J. M. Barry, p. 35
Barry. J. M. Barry, owner, pp. 34-36
Barstow. Richard & Edith Barstow, choreographers, pp. 6, 9
Bary. Howard Y. Bary, press, pp. 11-14
Basnado, trapeze, p. 30
Beebe. Frank Beebe, advance, p. 20
Benner. Larry Benner, sideshow lecturer & performer, pp. 22-23
Bennett. Leon Bennett, manager sideshow, pp. 19-20, 22-23 (photograph)
Billetti. Eddie Billetti, general superintendent, pp. 6-7, 11-13
Bisbini. Antoinette Bisbini, trapeze, pp. 9, 12
Bisbinis, juggling, pp. 10, 13
Bokaras, tetterboard, pp. 10, 13
Braden. Frank Braden, press, pp. 11-12
Brooks. Clifford S. Brooks, band leader, pp. 19, 21-22, 24
Brooks. Mrs. S. C. Brooks, staff, p. 24
Brunn. Lottie Brunn, juggling, pp. 10, 13
Bud E. Anderson’s Jungle Oddities & Circus, pp. 16-25 (photographs, illustrations)
Bundy. Rudy Bundy, staff, pp. 4-5
Burton. Mal Burton, clown, p. 22
Campbell. Charles Campbell, slack wire, p. 34
Campbell Brothers, acrobats, leapers, tumblers, p. 34
Canastrellis or Canesterillis, ladders, pp. 10, 13
Carroll. Norman Carroll, radio & TV press, pp. 12, 15
Carvello Troupe, tight wire, pp. 22, 25
Cervone. Izzy Cervone, band leader, pp. 8-9, 13
Catren. Joe Catren, employee, p. 35
Christensen. Irma Christensen, p. 22
Clarke. A. J. Clarke, press, pp. 11-12
Cobb. Tye Cobb, supt. cookhouse, p. 19
Cole Bros. Circus, fire, p. 18
Colleanos. Four Colleanos, performers, pp. 10, 13
Concello. Arthur M. Concello, executive director, pp. 4-7, 11-15
Coriell. Everett Coriell, head climbing, pp. 22, 24
Coriell. Ollie Coriell, ladders, pp. 22, 24
Coriell. Vernell Coriell, sideshow juggler, p. 24
Coriell. ZaZa Coriell, sideshow performer, p. 24
Coriell Family, tumbling & balancing, pp. 18, 20-22 (photograph)
Crawford. Vern Crawford, privileges, p. 19
Dam Brothers, wire act, pp. 9, 13, 15
Daniels. Phil Daniels, pony act, p. 22
Davis. Harry Davis, press, p. 13
Del Morales, perch, pp. 10, 13
Denenholz. Reginald Denenholz, press, pp. 11-12
Denver Dick’s Wild West, p. 34 (illustration)
DeVerne. Sam DeVerne, banjo, p. 34
Dipsy Doodle Divers, trapeze, p. 9
Dobrich. Lola Dobrich, wire act, pp. 9, 12
Dorr. Mrs. Josie Dorr, dogs, p. 35
Dorr. Vincent Dorr, tiger trainer, p. 14
Dorr. Wm. Dorr, ponies, clown, p. 34
Dover. Robert Dover, “Bob,” asst. personnel, equestrian director, pp. 6, 9
Dryden. Charles Dryden, comedy juggling, clown, pp. 20, 22, 24
Dube. Harry S. Dube, routing & booking, pp. 5-7, 11, 14-15
Dudien. Charle Dudien, musician, p. 32
Elephant Babe (or Gentry Babe), pp. 18, 22
Elephant Bunny, pp. 17-18, 22
Elephant Burma, pp. 17-18, 22
Elephant Empress, pp. 18, 22
Elephant Eva, pp. 16, 18, 21-22, 24
Elephant India, pp. 17-20, 22 (photographs)
Elephant Jip, p. 33
Elephant Judy, pp. 18, 22
Elephant Modoc, pp. 18, 22
Elephant Rajah, pp. 37-38 (illustrations)
Ellis. Frank Ellis, privilege car manager, banners, p. 23
Escalando Troupe, riding act, pp. 22, 25
Espy. Chester Espy, musician, p. 24
Espy. Margaret Espy, tickets, p. 19
Evans. Merle Evans, band leader, p. 4
F. J. Taylor’s America’s Greatest Shows, pp. 33-34 (illustration)
Feld. Irvin Feld, pp. 13-15
Feld. Israel Feld, pp. 13-15
Fisher. Frank Fisher, elephant trainer, p. 37
Foss. John D. Foss, general agent, advance, pp. 18, 24
Fredi or Freddis & son, tetterboard-trampoline, pp. 10, 13
Funk. Ad Funk, advance, p. 31
Garner. Lester Garner, sideshow performer, p. 24
Genders. Harold Genders, manager, pp. 5-6, 13
Gentry’s Great Dog & Pony Show (Prof. Gentry’s), p. 36 (photograph)
Goetches, cycling act, pp. 10, 13
Great American Circus, pp. 34-36 (illustration)
Green. A. H. Green, treasurer, p. 35
Greer. Leo Greer, trapeze, juggler, p. 34
Griebling. Otto Griebling, clown, pp. 6, 12-13, 15
Hackensmitz. Jimmy Hackensmitz or Jimmy Mackensmitz, clown, pp. 19, 22
Handels, performers, p. 15
Hanels, see Ninon
Harris. Ed Harris, billposter, p. 19
Harris. William Harris, pit show, p. 19
Hatfield. Fred Hatfield, clown, p. 34
Healy. Edward Healy, elephant act, p. 9
Henry. Arthur Henry, “Bum,” (Henry Duo) tight wire, trapeze contortion, pp. 17-18, 20-22, 24-25 (photograph)
Henry. Marie Henry, (Henry Duo) tight wire, pp. 17-18, 20-22, 24-25 (photograph)
Hodgini, dog & pony act, pp. 10, 13, 15
Hope. Bob Hope, lithographer, p. 19
Howards, performers, p. 34
Hoxie. Jack Hoxie, concert performer, movie star, pp. 23-24
Isley. Williard Isley, musician, p. 24
Ivanov, acrobat, pp. 13, 15
Jacobs. Lou Jacobs, clown, pp. 9-10, 13
Jones. Allen Jones, tickets, p. 23
Julian. Victor Julian, performer, p. 12
Jung. Paul Jung, clown, p. 6-7, 10
Kaichiro Nam, head jumping, pp. 9-10
Kayarets, performers, p. 13
Kayarts (Arturos), ladder act, pp. 10, 15
Keeting. Gusie Keeting, jig dancer, p. 35
Kincade. T. E. Kincade or T. E. Kinkade, balloon ascension & parachute jump, pp. 31, 34-35
Knapp. Don Knapp, musician, p. 13
Kofron. Jack Kofron, band leader, p. 17
Kristensen. Olli Kristensen, aerial, p. 13
Kristensens, riders, pp. 9, 12-13
Kristiansen. Sveno Kristiansen, tiger act, p. 14
Lakes. Aerial Lakes, p. 18
Lamb. Tony Lamb, musician, showman, husband of Lola Morales, p. 28
Lancaster. Stuart Lancaster, p. 13
Lane. Thomas Lane, juggler, p. 22
Langsdorf. Barney Langsdorf, “Soldier,” properties boss, p. 28
Lashinsky. Harry Lashinsky, staff, p. 5
Lauren or Lauron, roller skating, pp. 10, 13
Laurish. Matt Laurish, supt. ring stock, performer, pp. 16-20, 22, 24
Lemen Brothers’ New Colossal Shows, pp. 36-38 (illustrations)
Livingston. Frances Livingston, sideshow, p. 22
Long. Walter Long, leaper, p. 10
Los Platos, performers, p. 12
Loyal. Justino Loyal Troupe, riders, pp. 9, 12 (photograph)
Lynn. John Lynn, superintendent, p. 19
MacDonald. Mac MacDonald, supt. elephants, pp. 16-20, 22-25 (photographs)
Mara Monta Duo, perch, p. 25
Marilex Duo, plate spinning, pp. 10, 13
Martin. A. R. Martin, supt. front door, p. 23
Martin. Al Martin, sideshow door, p. 23-24
Marvellos, performers, p. 22
Mayo. Ken Mayo, press, pp. 12-13
McCafferty. Walt McCafferty, owner, pp. 30-31
McClosky, Frank McClosky, staff, p. 4
McCoy. Whitey McCoy, clown, p. 24
McCrea. Neil McCrea, band leader, p. 22
McNerl. Geo. McNerl, performer, p. 34
McNerl. Jim McNerl, performer, p. 34
Minnette, strong woman, p. 31
Mitchell. Evey Mitchell, elephant act, p. 22
Mitchell. William Mitchell, supt. transportation, pp. 18-19
Mitchell. Mrs. William Mitchell, staff, p. 24
Mittendorf. Louis Mittendorf, musician, p. 24
Morales. Conception Morales, performer, wife of Martine Morales, pp. 26-28 (photograph)
Morales. Concha Morales (Conchita Morales), performer, daughter of Martine Morales, pp. 26-28 (photographs)
Morales. Conchita Morales, performer, daughter of Felix Morales, Sr., p. 29
Morales. Felix Modesto Morales, performer, equestrian director, son of Martine Morales, pp. 26-29 (photographs)
Morales. Felix Morales, Jr., performer, p. 29
Morales. Fuanita Morales, performer, photograph, p. 27
Morales. Iva Morales, iron jaw, wife of Felix Morales, p. 28
Morales. Lola Morales, performer, daughter of Martine Morales, pp. 26-28 (photographs)
Morales. Martine Morales, performer, pp. 26-28 (photographs)
Morales. Pedro Morales, tight wire, (“adopted” by Morales family) p. 28
Morales. Pieta Morales or Piedad Morales, performer, daughter of Martine Morales, pp. 26-28 (photographs)
Morales. Teresa Morales, performer, daughter of Martine Morales, pp. 26-28 (photograph)
Morgan. Lloyd Morgan, transportation, pp. 6, 13, 15
Moroski. Charles Moroski, liberty horses, p. 15
Morris. Doug Morris, lights, p. 6
Morris. Jess Morris, musician, p. 24
Mroczkowskis, horse act, pp. 10, 13
Murphy. Joe Murphy, billposter, p. 19
Myers. Elmer Myers, asst. banners, sideshow tickets, pp. 19, 22-23
Namba. Kaichi Namba, performer, pp. 11, 13
Nelson. Harry Nelson, contortion, p. 37
Nestor. Jack Nestor, clown, p. 22
Ninon Sisters (Hanel), trapeze, pp. 9, 12-13
Nock. Dorothy Nock, ladder act, p. 9
Nock. Elizabeth Nock, trapeze, pp. 9, 12-13
Nock. Karl Nock, ladder act, p. 9
Nocks (Rixos), aerial tetterboard ladder, pp. 9, 12
Norak. Eddie Norak, musician, p. 24
Norak. Ralph Norak, musician, p. 24
North. Henry Ringling North, p. 13
North. John Ringling North, owner, pp. 4-5, 7, 9, 13, 15
O’Brien. Mary O’Brien, pony act, p. 22
Orton. Miles Orton, owner, rider, pp. 31-32
Orton. Miles Orton Family, riders, pp. 30-32
Orton. Tex Orton, wire act, p. 25
Pape. Billy Pape, perch, husband of Concha Morales, p. 28
Parent-Bostocks, riders, pp. 9, 12
Paster. Friedel Paster, rider, p. 10
Perez. Lolita Perez, wire act, pp. 9, 13, 15
Phillips. William Phillips, sideshow, p. 22
Pickett. Leon Pickett, contracting agent, pp. 5, 11
Plamondon Brothers, trapeze, ladder, pp. 34-35
Platos, trapeze, p. 10
Reddick. Ed Reddick, employee, p. 35
Reed. R. S. Reed, building dept., p. 18
Reynolds. Bill Reynolds, railroads & buildings, p. 6
Rickman. Bert E. Richman, equestrian director, pp. 16-19, 22
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, pp. 4-15 (photographs, illustrations)
Rix. Albert Rix, bear act, pp. 9, 13, 15
Rixos, see Nocks
Rogan. P. Rogan, clown, p. 35
Ronk. Harold Ronk, announcer, p. 9
Rosario, performer, p. 13
Sanford. Hester Ringling Sanford, p. 7
Schmitt. Hugo Schmitt, animal acts, elephant superintendent, pp. 9, 13 (photograph)
Schumann’s Dogs, pp. 10, 15
Scipilini, chimps, pp. 10-11, 13
Seifert. Marion Seifert, rider, pp. 10, 13
Shawn. Galla Shawn, trapeze, pp. 7, 9, 12 (photograph)
Shiffer. Ralph Shiffer, employee, p. 30
Should. Mateel Should, ménage, p. 22
Sleeter. Jeannie Sleeter, leaper, p. 10
Smith. Margaret Smith, staff, p. 9
Spikes. Alvin Spikes, boss builder, boss canvasman, pp. 16, 18-19
Starr. Dixie Starr, concert performer, movie star, wife of Jack Hoxie, p. 23
Steele. Tony Steele, trapeze, p. 14
Stuckey. Charles Stuckey, boss billposter, p. 19
Thomas. Tommy Thomas, clown, p. 22
Tonito, bounding wire, pp. 9, 12
Top. Bob Top, roller skating, pp. 10, 13
Toyakers or Tokayers, tetterboard, pp. 10, 13
Trevors, bikes, p. 13
Trubka. Franz Trubka, wild animal act, p. 13
Unus, performer, p. 12
Van Vactor. C. B. Van Vactor, musician, p. 24
Valdo. Pat Valdo, general director, personnel, pp. 5-6, 9
Valitha & Aldino, acrobats, p. 10
Venzici. Tony Venzici, clown, p. 22
Versteeg. Whitey Versteeg, lights, pp. 6-7
Walt McCafferty’s Great Golden Shows, pp. 30-33 (illustrations)
Watson. George Watson, employee, p. 35
Weldy. Max Weldy, costumes, p. 6
Ward. Eddie Ward, general superintendent, p. 13
Webb. Joe B. Webb, staff, pp. 19, 24
Wenzel. Paul Wenzel, clown, pp. 6, 13
White. Benny White, elephant act, p. 9
White. Miles White, costumes, pp. 6, 9, 11
Widener. Clyde Widener & wife Frances, wild west performers, trained ponies, pp. 18, 20, 23
Widner. Dora Widener or Doris Widener, trapeze, wild west performer, daughter of Clyde Widener, pp. 18, 22-24
Widener. Frances Widener, ménage, p. 22
Wilcox. Jackie Wilcox, lithographer, p. 19
Wilson. Dime Wilson, clown, table rock, pp. 24-25
Wilson. Dixie Wilson, sideshow tickets, p. 23
Wilson. Mrs. Dime Wilson, reserve seats, p. 24
Woods. George D. Woods, p. 13
Yoshida. Echo Yoshida Trio, foot juggling, perch, pp. 20-22, 24-25 (photograph)
Young Brothers & Sister or Yong, performers, pp. 10, 13
Young China Troupe, pp. 10, 13, 15
Adams, clown, p. 17
Al G. Barnes Circus, p. 30
Almond. Jethro Almond, showman, pp. 8, 9, 10
Armstrong. Master Armstrong, performer, p. 17
Atkinson. Tom Atkinson, showman, p. 42
Barnes Comedy Co., pp. 11, 12, 13 (photo, illustration)
Barnes. C. J. Barnes, pp. 11, 12, 13
Barnes. Clinton James Barnes, performer, showman, pp. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (photos)
Barnes. Harold Barnes, wire walker, pp. 2, 4, front cover (photo, illustration)
Barnes. Roger Barnes, performer, brother of Clinton Barnes, pp. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (photos)
Barnum & London Circus, pp. 20, 21, 22 (illustration)
Beers. Anna Beers, wife of George Beers, pp. 12, 13
Beers. Charles Beers, showman, performer, pp. 5, 6, 12, 13
Beers. Ella Elizabeth Beers, daughter of George Beers, pp. 12, 13
Beers. George Beers Sr., p. 12
Beers. George Beers, pp. 4, 12, 13
Beers. Matilda Beers, "Tillie," daughter of George Beers, pp. 12, 13
Beers. Sadie Beers (Sadie Weiss), performer, wife of Charles Beers, pp. 5, 6
Beers-Barnes Circus, pp. 4, 5, 9
Bentley. Tommy Bentley, manager, p. 6
Biggerstaff. Ernest Biggerstaff, "Slim," contortion, pp. 5, 11, 12, 13
Bird & Barlow, performers, p. 17
Blank. Henry Blank, band leader, p. 42
Boyle. J. E. Boyle, press agent, p. 41
Buffalo Bill-Pawnee Bill Wild West show, p. 27
Burton. Walter Burton, performer, p. 18
Center. John Center, p. 17
Christopher. George Christopher, aka Herr Christoff, tight rope, p. 18
Circus Historical Society convention, p. 2
Coop & Lent Circus, p. 30
Corrections, p. 2
Curtis. Bill Curtis, p. 27
D'Albert, band leader, p. 18
D'Alma. John D'Alma, ringmaster, press agent, pp. 34, 35 (portrait)
D'Alma. Myrtle D'Alma, globe, p. 35
Davis. Cherie Davis, daughter of Walter Davis, p. 6
Davis. Doris Davis, performer, daughter of Roger Barnes, pp. 4, 5
Davis. Walter Davis, husband of Doris Davis, p. 5
DeRizkie. Gayle DeRizkie (Gayle DeRizkie Pealer), wife of Harold Barnes, pp. 4, 5, 6
DeRizkie. Sandra DeRizkie, sister of Gayle DeRizkie, p. 5
DeVere. Charles DeVere, clown, pp. 17, 19
Dorrington. Alice Blanche Dorrington, mother of Clinton Barnes, pp. 7, 9, 12, 13
Dorrington. Blanche Dorrington, prima donna, mother of Alice Dorrington, p. 7
Dorrington. Frederick Dorrington, stage dir., father of Alice Dorrington, p. 7
Downie Bros. Circus, p. 30
Downie. Andrew Downie, showman, p. 30
Dunn. John Dunn, elephant man, p. 35
E. K. Sibley show, carnival, pp. 11, 12 (illustration)
Eigenschenk. Charles Eigenschenk, orchestra leader, p. 17
Elephant, Bolivar, p. 21
Elephant, Jess, p. 35
Evans. Buck Evans, rider, p. 36
Foley. Mr. Foley, rider, clown, p. 14
Foley. W. H. Foley, clown, p. 18
Fuller. W. H. Fuller, equestrian, p. 15
Garadiner's Great American Circus, pp. 18, 19
Gardnier. Charles C. Gardiner, showman, pp. 18, 19
Great European Circus, p. 22 (illustration)
Great Forepaugh Show, pp. 20, 21, 22, 22, 23 (illustration)
Great London Circus, p. 20
Great Syndicate Shows, pp. 32, 33, 34, 35 (photo, illustration)
Griffiths. Miss Griffiths, performer, p. 17
Harvey. R. M. Harvey, owner, p. 30
Hayes. Thomas Hayes, owner, p. 19
Henderson. W. H. Henderson, detective, p. 23
Henriques. Madame Henriques, performer, p. 17
Hernandez. James Hernandez, rider, p. 17
Hoover. Dave Hoover, lion trainer, husband of Lois Hoover, p. 5
Hoover. George Hoover, concessions, p. 6
Hoover. George Hoover, p. 4
Hoover. Lois Hoover, performer, daughter of Roger Barnes, p. 4
Horn. I. S. Horn, "Trader," owner, p. 30
Howard. Charles V. Howard, manager, p. 17
Howes Bros. Circus, p. 42 (illustration)
J. A. Rowe's North American Circus, pp. 14, 16
Jacobi. Rudy Jacobi, showman, p. 6
Jethro Almond Show, pp. 9, 10 (photos)
Jones. Charles Jones, agent, p. 18
Jones. John Jones, equestrian, p. 16
Kadel and Kritchfield variety show, p. 8 (photo)
Kadel. Al Kadel, musician, pp. 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
Kadel. Irene Kadel, performer, daughter of Al Kadel, pp. 8, 9, 11, 12
Kadel. Ola Kadel (Viola), aerialist, pp. 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
Lalla Rookh, p. 21
Lambetti, contortionist, p. 9
Lee. Henry Charles Lee, showman, p. 17
Leonati. Sig Leonati, performer, p. 21
Levero. Senora Levero, performer, p. 14
Livingston family, performers, p. 35
Lusbie. Ben Lusbie, treasurer, p. 22
Marshall. John R. Marshall, ringmaster, owner, p. 17
Marshall. Madame Marshall, performer, p. 17
Melville. James Melville, rider, p. 17
Mighty Haag Circus, p. 30
Mixon. Eddie Mixon, husband of Matilda Beers, pp. 12, 13
Murray. Miss Murray, performer, p. 35
National Circus, p. 17
Naylor. Tom Naylor, employee, p. 39
Newton. Honest Bill Newton, showman, p. 30
Newton. Lucky Bill Newton, showman, p. 30
Noble. J. S. Noble, showman, p. 16
Oaskum, sideshow performer, p. 34
Palmer. Mr. Palmer, performer, p. 17
R. T. Richards Circus, p. 30
Raphael. Master Raphael (H. P. Raphael), equestrian, pp. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Rentfrow. "Jap" Rentfrow, showman, p. 34
Ringling Bros. Circus, pp. 20, 22 (illustration)
Ringling. Richard Ringling, showman, p. 30
Robinson. James E. Robinson, cannon ball act, p. 17
Rowe & Co.'s Circus, Rowe's Pioneer Circus, pp. 14, 16, 17 (illustrations)
Rowe & Marshall's American Circus, p. 17
Rowe. Joseph Andrew Rowe, showman, pp. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Rowe. Mrs. Eliza Rowe, equestrienne, pp. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Rowe's Equestrian Circus, p. 15
Rowe's Olympic Circus, pp. 14, 15
Rudy Bros. Circus, p. 6
Runnells. Burnell Runnells, rider, acrobat, p. 16
Ryan. Denny Ryan, trapeze, p. 41
Seeley. Chas. Seeley, press agent, pp. 37, 38
Sells & Rentfrow's Railroad Shows, pp. 33, 34, 35
Sells Bros. Circus, pp. 20, 22, 35-41 (photos, illustrations)
Sells. Ephraim Sells, showman, pp. 31, 32, 33, 38
Sells. Lewis Sells, showman, pp. 31, 33, 38
Sells. Peter Sells, showman, pp. 31, 33, 38
Sells. Sarah Ann Sells, wife of Allen Sells, pp. 31, 32
Sells. William Allen Sells, showman, pp. 31, 32 (portrait)
Sells. William Sells Jr., "Willie," showman, pp. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
Sells-Floto Circus, p. 27
Smith. J. C. Smith, performer, p. 17
Smith. J. L. Smith, equestrian dir., p. 18
Smith. John W. Smith, partner, pp. 16, 19
Sparks. Charles Sparks, owner, p. 30
Spellman. Frank P. Spellman, showman, p. 30
Stebbing. Mr. Stebbing, performer, p. 17
Stevens. R. Stevens, equestrian, p. 15
Stickney. Miss Stickney, performer, p. 35
Sullivan. Bill Sullivan, employee, p. 39
Sun Bros. Circus, p. 27
Sun. George Sun, showman, pp. 27-29 (photo)
Sun. Gus Sun, showman, pp. 7, 8
Sun. Peter Sun, showman, p. 27
Tate. Mr. Tate, performer, p. 17
United States Motorized Circus, p. 30
Van Dyke. Walter Van Dyke, musician, p. 42
Wallace. B. L. Wallace, "Bernie," showman, pp. 27, 30
Wallack. Lester Wallack, actor, p. 6
Wallet family, riders, p. 9
Wallet. Bill Wallet, p. 9
Wallet. Rose Wallet, rider, p. 9
Wallett. William F. Wallett, clown, p. 16
Walsh. Charles Walsh, p. 18
Wescott. W. Wescott, equestrian, p. 15
Wheeler & Almond Circus, p. 10
Wheeler. Al F. Wheeler, showman, p. 10
Whittaker. Mary Ann Whittaker, rider, p. 17 (illustration)
Wieland Brothers, performers, p. 18
Wilson's Trained Wild Animal Shows, p. 42 (illustration)
Woodward. Prof. Woodward, seals, p. 41
Worrell & Co.'s North American Circus, p. 18
Worrell. William Worrell, clown, pp. 16, 17, 18, 19
Wright. "Crook" Wright, p. 34
Yeamans. Edward Yeamans, clown, pp. 16, 17, 18
Yeamans. Madame Yeamans, performer, p. 18
Adam Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Circus, p. 2, front cover (poster)
Adam Forepaugh Circus, pp. 70-74 (illustrations)
Adams. Kirk Adams or Adam, pp. 42, 44
Adams. Tillie Adams, p. 42
Adkins. Jess Adkins, showman, pp. 15, 43
Al G. Barnes Circus, p. 11
Allen. Bros. Wild West show, p. 42
Allen. Charles Allen Jr., p. 42
Allen. Charles Allen, showman, p. 42
Allen. Mert Allen, showman, p. 42
Allen. Rose Allen, wife of Charley Allen, p. 42
American Circus, p. 10
Anders. Frank Anders, legal adjuster, p. 54
Anderson. Bud E. Anderson (Fred E. Anderson), showman, pp. 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 (photo)
Anderson. Mrs. Bud E. Anderson, treasurer, pp. 53, 54
Anderson. Norman Anderson, banners, p. 53
Antes. Bill Antes, p. 55
Antes. Edna Antes, p. 55
Applegate. Joe Applegate, canvas boss, p. 53
Arizonas. Four Arizonas, jugglers, contortion, p. 2
Arlington. Edward Arlington, p. 15
Arthur Bros. Circus, p. 11
Ashby. Frank Ashby, ring stock, p. 53
Bailey. Harry Bailey, advance, p. 52
Baker. Jim Baker, train crew, p. 29
Baker. Sadie Baker, performer, pp. 38, 39, 42, 44
Barnes Comedy Company, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37 (photos)
Barnes Players show, pp. 38, 39, 42 (illustrations)
Barnes. Alice Blanche Barnes, performer, owner, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42 (photo)
Barnes. C. J. Barnes, owner, pp. 34, 35, 36, 39, 42, 43 (photos)
Barnes. Clinton Barnes, showman, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44 (photos)
Barnes. Doris Barnes, performer, daughter of Roger Barnes, pp. 35, 37, 38, 39, 42, 44
Barnes. Harold Barnes, performer, pp. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 45 (photos)
Barnes. Irene Barnes, performer, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42 (photos)
Barnes. Lois Barnes (Mrs. Dave Hoover), daughter of Roger Barnes, pp. 37, 42, 44
Barnes. Roger A. Barnes, performer, manger, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44 (photos)
Barnum & Bailey Circus, p. 21 (illustration)
Barth & Maier, teeterboard, p. 52
Bary. Howard Y. Bary, p. 15
Beatty. Clyde Beatty, animals, p. 43
Beers & Barnes Variety Show, pp. 39, 42
Beers Players show, pp. 38, 39, 42
Beers Vaudeville Players, p. 37
Beers. Anna Beers, pp. 34, 35, 38 (photos)
Beers. Charles Beers, showman, pp. 34, 35, 39, 42 (photos)
Beers. Ella Elizabeth Beers, performer, wife of Roger A. Barnes, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44 (photos)
Beers. George Beers, showman, pp. 34, 35, 37, 39, 42 (photos)
Beers. Matilda Beers, "Tillie," wife of Eddie Mixon, pp. 34, 35, 36, 42, 44 (photos)
Beers-Barnes Circus, pp. 38, 42, 43, 44, 45 (photos)
Bell. Betty Bell, performer, p. 44
Bell. Gus Bell, performer, p. 44
Bell. Howard Bell, performer, p. 44
Bell. Wanda Bell, performer, p. 44
Bennett. Cleo Bennett, mentalist, p. 53
Bennett. Leo Bennett, sideshow mgr., p. 53
Beverly Bros. Circus, p. 42
Biggerstaff. Ernest Biggerstaff, "Slim," contortion, owner, pp. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42 (photo)
Blackburn. Guy Blackburn, p. 53
Blass. Hienie Blass, clown, p. 53
Bloekur. Peggy Bloekur, dancer, p. 53
Bottcher. Ursula Bottcher, bears, p. 4
Bradna. Fred Bradna, equestrian dir., p. 14
Brooks. Clifford Brooks, band leader, pp. 50, 53
Bud E. Anderson's Jungle Oddities and Circus, pp. 50-56 (photos, illustration)
Bunn. H. Bunn, musician, p. 53
Callahan. Ed Callahan, photographer, p. 14
Callahan. Edwin B. Callahan, press, p. 12
Cancie. N. Harry Cancie (Napoleon Cancie), pp. 43, 44
Circus Enterprises, p. 31
Clawson. Ralph J. Clawson, general mgr., pp. 8, 10
Cobb. Ty Cobb, steward, p. 53
Cole Bros. Circus, pp. 43 (photo), 51
Colleano. Con Colleano, performer, p. 42
Concello. Arthur M. Concello, general manager, pp. 23-24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32 (photos)
Cone. Hollis Cone, performer, p. 37
Conway. Paul Conway, general counsel, p. 11 (photo)
Coupe. George R. Coupe, music dir., pp. 72, 73, 74
Court. Alfred Court, animal trainer, pp. 9, 10
Crawford. Bernard Crawford, privileges, p. 53
Cristianis, performers, p. 43
Cullen. Inez Cullen, sideshow performer, p. 53
Curtis. William Hanford Curtis, canvas boss, mechanic, wagon builder, pp. 21, 22, 27, 28, 32 (photo)
Daniels. Lee Daniels, sideshow mgr., p. 43
Daniels. Lila Daniels, sideshow, p. 43
Davis. Walter Davis, canvas boss, husband of Doris Barnes, p. 44
Dhotre. Damoo Dhotre, cat act, p. 9 (photo)
Donaldson. James F. Donaldson, press agent, p. 59
Donard. Joe C. Donard, lithographer, p. 61
Doss. Bert Doss, performer, p. 43
Doyle. Loren Doyle or Lorin, mechanic, pp. 50, 53
Dryden. Charlie Dryden, clown, pp. 52, 53, 54
Duval. Herbert Duval, legal adjuster, p. 12
Edgar. James Edgar, owner, pp. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 (photos)
Elephant, Alice, p. 43
Elephant, Big Bingo, p. 59
Elephant, Bonnie, pp. 50, 56
Elephant, Cross Country Babe, p. 12
Elephant, Empress, pp. 50, 56
Elephant, Eva, pp. 50, 52, 53, 54, 56
Elephant, Gentry Babe, pp. 50, 51, 52, 56
Elephant, India, pp. 50, 52, 56
Elephant, Jessie, p. 12
Elephant, Judy, pp. 50, 56
Elephant, Maxine, p. 42
Elephant, Modoc, pp. 24, 50, 56 (photo)
Elephant, Palm, p. 12
Elephant, Topsy, p. 12
Elephant, Vic, p. 12
Ellis. Frank Ellis, public relations, p. 53
Espy. Chester Espy, musician, p. 53
Espy. Mrs. Espy, secretary, p. 53
Evans. Merle Evans, band leader, pp. 6, 12
Feld. Irvin Feld, owner, p. 7
Fisher. Clarence Fisher, electrician, p. 53
Flore. Martha Flore, animal act, p. 52
Florida Circus Corporation, p. 10
Floyd. Ray Floyd, musician, p. 14
Forepaugh. Adam Forepaugh Jr., showman, pp. 70, 71, 72 (photo)
Forstall. Theo Forstall, ticket wagon, p. 12
Francis. Jackie Francis, sideshow performer, p. 43
Francisco. Don Francisco, performer, p. 43
Franklin. Fred Franklin, musician, p. 53
Galien. Miss Galien, snakes, p. 53
Gardner. Cheerful Gardner, animal trainer, p. 11
Garner. Leslie Garner, p. 51
Gilbey. W. F. Gilbey, advance, p. 61
Goodman. Jack Goodman, p. 31
Goodwin. Jimmy Goodwin, clown, pp. 53, 54
Great Fred J. Mack Circus, p. 8
Green. Marshall Green, general agent, p. 11 (photo)
Greer. Jennie Greer, aerialist, p. 54
Grist. J. W. Grist, advance, pp. 59, 61
Gumpertz. Sam Gumpertz, manager, p. 15
Haley. James A. Haley, vice president, pp. 8, 9, 12, 14, 23
Haley. Mrs. Aubrey Haley, pp. 8, 9, 14, 23 (photo)
Hamilton. Lucinda Hamilton, performer, p. 38
Hart. John Hart, animal trainer, pp. 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 (photo)
Hatch. J. Frank Hatch, p. 15
Helms. Denny Helms, general supt., p. 12
Hodgini Riding Troupe, pp. 51, 52 (photo)
Hodgini. Joe Hodgini Jr., rider, p. 54
Hodgini. Joe Hodgini, rider, pp. 51, 52, 54
Hodgini. Tommy Hodgini, rider, p. 54
Jefferson. Charles G. Jefferson, strong man, p. 71
Jennier. Mr. & Mrs. Walter Jennier, p. 55
John Robinson's World's Exposition show, pp. 68-70 (photos, illustration)
Johnson. Marshall Johnson, president, p. 10
Kadel. Al Kadel, pp. 35, 36 (photo)
Kadel. Viola Kadel, pp. 35, 36 (photo)
Kane. J. M. J. Kane, advertising agent, p. 69
Kelley. Ed Kelley, asst. general mgr., p. 14
Kelley. F. Beverly Kelley, press, p. 12
Kelly. Edward F. Kelly, asst. manager, p. 12
Kincaid. Moon Kincaid, elephant act, p. 54
King. Alan King, animals, p. 43
Knight. Ina Knight, dancer, p. 53
Kritchfield. Clara Kritchfield, p. 35 (photo)
Kyes. Henry Kyes, band leader, p. 14
Larey. Wayne Larey, flyer, pp. 30, 31
Laurish. Matt Laurish, menagerie supt., pp. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56
LaVelda. Ted LaVelda, sideshow mgr., p. 42
Lawson. Willis E. Lawson, manager, p. 17
Leitzel. Lillian Leitzel, aerialist, pp. 58, 59 (photo)
Lerch. Billy Lerch, performer, p. 42
Lerch. Jenny Lerch, performer, p. 42
Livingstone. Miss Livingstone, tight wire, p. 71
Lowlow. Col. Lowlow, general mgr., p. 69
Maier. Miss Maier, performer, p. 52
Maley. Arnold Maley, secretary, treasurer, pp. 10, 11 (photo)
Marcels, perch, p. 52
Martin. Al Martin, front door, p. 53
Martingale. Glenn Martingale, magic, p. 53
McCabe. Al McCabe, buyer, p. 53
McEwen. Eddie McEwen or McEuen, p. 10
McGrath. Philip A. McGrath, trainmaster, p. 12
Melton. Louis Melton, musician, p. 53
Meyer. Clarence Meyer, clown, p. 53
Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West, p. 11
Miller. Dick Miller, p. 14
Miller. Ed Miller, general agent, p. 55
Miller. M. A. Miller, elephant man, p. 42
Miller. Obert Miller, animals, p. 42
Mixon. Eddie Mixon, performer, pp. 34, 37, 39, 42 (photo)
Morrissey. Frank Morrissey, press, p. 12
Motts. Fred Motts, whips, p. 42
Nelson. Arthur Nelson family, performers, p. 43
Nelson. Rosina Nelson, performer, p. 43
North. John Ringling North, pp. 11, 23, 24, 25 (photo)
Nunn. W. J. Nunn, advance, p. 61
Osborne. Tommy Osborne, musician, p. 53
Page. Bill Page, advance, p. 52
Partello. Doc Partello, legal adjuster, p. 43
Perry. Bill Perry, p. 31
Petite. Mlle. Petite, performer, p. 52
Ray. Mervin Ray family, performers, p. 42
Reynolds. Robert Reynolds, sideshow performer, p. 53
Reynolds. W. B. Reynolds (William Burton), owner, p. 8
Rickman. Bert Rickman, equestrian dir., p. 53
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, pp. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 31, 51 (photo, illustration)
Ringling Bros. Circus, pp. 58-62 (photos, illustrations)
Ringling. Charles Ringling, p. 16
Ringling. John Ringling, p. 6
Ringling. Mabel Ringling, pp. 6, 8, 9, 14 (photo)
Ringling. Mrs. Charles Ringling (Edith Conway), pp. 7 9, 23
Ringling. Paul Ringling, pp. 8, 9
Ringling. Richard Ringling, p. 23
Ringling. Robert Ringling, pp. 9, 16
Robinson. John Robinson, showman, p. 70
Ross. Pappy Ross, advance, p. 52
Royal American carnival, pp. 6-7
Royal Ice Palace Review show, p. 8
Russell Bros. Circus, pp. 51, 54, 55
Sapher. W. D. Sapher, press agent, p. 71
Schlee. Sandy Schlee, canvas supt., p. 53
Schweyer. Emil Schweyer, owner, animal trainer, p. 10
Scofield. Tony Scofield, musician, p. 53
Sells-Floto Circus, p. 11
Sleeter. Mitzie Sleeter, performer, p. 43
Sleeter. Red Sleeter, performer, p. 43
Smith. George W. Smith, general mgr., p. 14
Snowhill. C. G. Snowhill, advance, p. 59
Sparks Circus, pp. 4, 6, 8-17 (photos, illustrations)
Sparks. Charles Sparks, showman, p. 15
Spectacle, Solomon, His Temple and the Queen of Sheba, pp. 68, 69
Staley. John M. Staley, cookhouse, p. 12
Steele. Buck Steele, wild west, equestrian, p. 44
Steele. Rose Steele, performer, p. 44
Steward. Clint Steward, musician, p. 53
Stoddard. Lyle Stoddard, pp. 72, 73
Terrell. Zack Terrell, showman, pp. 15, 43
Thom. Dale Thom, sideshow performer, p. 53
Thomas. Lester Thomas, flyer, pp. 24, 25
Thrillers. Flying Thrillers, p. 43
Valdo. Pat Valdo, performance dir., pp. 14, 42, 43
Vanvactor. C. D. Vanvactor, musician, p. 53
Wallace Bros. Circus, p. 51
Ward. Dick Ward, musician, p. 53
Warrell. C. C. Warrell, p. 72
Webb. Charles Webb, canvas supt., p. 12
Webb. Joe B. Webb, asst. manager, pp. 50, 52, 53, 54
Webb. Mr. & Mrs. C. C. Webb, owners, p. 55
Weitzel. Norman Weitzel, musician, banners, p. 42
Wetter. Albert M. Wetter, owner, p. 8
White. Ann White, performer, wife of James Edgar, pp. 8, 12, 14
White. John C. White, animal trainer, p. 12
Wilcox. Bill Wilcox, advance, pp. 50, 52, 53, 54
Wilcox. Jackie D. Wilcox, general agent, pp. 50, 51, 53, 55
Williams. Steve Williams, fire eater, p. 53
Wilson. Dime Wilson, clown, pp. 52, 53, 54
Wirth Bros. Circus, pp. 30, 31
Wood. Jimmie Wood, props, p. 11
Woods. Billie Woods, owner, p. 42
Woods. Bryan Woods, owner, p. 42
Last modified June 2008.