This was a four page letterhead very similiar to the ones used by the American Circus Corporation for years. The inside two pages contained photos of the show and its perfomers. This was page 4 or the back page.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Russell Bros. Pan Pacific Circus - 1945
The show in 1945 is now under the complete ownership of Art Concello.1944 Changes the Title
By 1944, The most sought after performer in America, Clyde Beatty is now featured here and becomes an owner.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
It's Fair week somewhere!
To celebrate the Great State Fairs around this nation, and those that make it great, ( Jim, are you still out there ? ) we'll be taking a short stroll through some of those great times.
1941 Season
This is the season route book. It is simply a legal size piece of paper folded into four sections and printed front and back with the complete route, program, and all performers as well as Dept. personnel.
1943 Season
There's some Big Names in Show Business on this roster. This was the last year that the Webbs owned the show.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Russell Bros. # 1
The Russell Bros. Circus was owned by Claude and Pauline Webb from 1928 to 1943. They originated as Webb Bros. Circus and then changed the name. I believe I have enough stuff to continue this over the next couple days including the new ownership by Art Concello in 1944 and the addition of Clyde Beatty's famed Lion and Tiger act.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Here's something Different # 1
While this ad came from the Fairbury News and Gazette ( Nebraska ) on May 9, 1913, the exact same artwork is used on Terry's Big Uncle Tom's Cabin show in 1918 as found in the Lancaster Excelsior ( Missouri ) Although neither of these are real circus operations, they both definitely qualify as Outdoor Amusement Businesses. Once more, we have another part of American History you'll never see again.Here's something Different # 2
This was found in the Fairbury News and Gazette ( Nebraska ) on July 19, 1912.
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