Chris Berry gave a great presentation on the Donaldson Lithograph Co. based out of Newport, KY.Monday, June 13, 2011
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Chris Berry gave a great presentation on the Donaldson Lithograph Co. based out of Newport, KY.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
John Polacsek gave the last presentation on Magic in the circus and the Black Big Top that went with it.CHS Convention in Cincinnati
As the convention was drawing to a close, the evening Banquet got under way. Here we find Nancy and Bill Cooker, Kurt Spence in the blue shirt, Steve Flint in the Burgandy shirt, Dawnne Flint and someone in the grey suit, I can't identify. Help?CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Vice President John Polacsek on the left, President Judy Griffin, John Price, Ward Hall, Richard Reynolds, and Dave Price.CHS Convention in Cincinnati
The Banquet's guest speaker was Janice Aria who serves as the Director of Animal Stewardship for RBBB.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
There were lots of heavy thunderstorms here yesterday. Hail, heavy rains thunder and lightning. Needless to say, the Wireless Internet connection was lost so I'm a day behind.Friday started out with Kristin Spangenberg and Debbie Walk talking about the creation of the Poster Exhibit, the grant writing, the selection process, the approval and the building of the exhibit.
They were then followed by two local gentlemen, one who had worked at Strobridge and another gentleman that allowed us to produce our own CHS Lithography stone that he will print for all of us.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
David Carlyon, a former clown and published author, spoke about the relations ship between Children and the Circus through the ages.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
The evening's activities featured the GRAND CHS auction. There were hundreds of items from a bullhook to coveralls to major posters. Al Stenecell and John Polacsek were the auctioneers with assistance from Kristin Spangenberg and Leslie Wagner.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
There were Heralds, Couriers, Programs, contracts, route books, photos, letterheads and much much more.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Neil Cockerline was one of the big winners with this magnificient Soloman, Queen of Sheba poster.Friday, June 10, 2011
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
As the first day of events began, we were gretted at the Cincinnati Art Museum by the Curator of prints, Kristin Spangenberg. The Art Museum has created the best photo journal of Circus Lithography ever produced. For the small price of $30.00 in the gift shop, you'll have a lasting legacy and an amazing historical guide.CHS Convention in Cincinnati
As the crowds worked their way through the exhibit and the visiting began we found Fred Pfening III on the far left with Debbie Walk of the Ringling Museums, Pete Adams in the Blue shirt in back, John Polacsek, Bob Unterreiner, Kristin Spangenberg from the Cincinnati Art Museum, Paul Ingrassia, Rodney Huey in the dark coat with his back to you, Maureen Brunsdale from Illinois State University and Guy Fiorenza.CHS Convention in Cincinnati
This is the main entrance to one of the most incredible exhibitions of circus lithography ever seen in this country.CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Two people that remember the Billboard well, Ward Hall and Charlie Bellati.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Mr. Donaldson was the owner of Donaldson Lithograph co. and the founder of the Billboard.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
The Vent Museum was well worth the wait. There are three buildings full of celebrated dummies that add up to over 800 in the collection now. The most recent members include Peanut, Walter, and Jose on a stick from Jeff Dunham's collection.CHS Convention in Cincinnati
The Ventrilioquist Museum was a real highlight of the day. Their annual convention falls in July with Jeff Dunham and Terry Vator both expected to be here. If the Museum wasn't good enough, Ward Hall worked the crowds at the same time.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
As guests were registering today, they were treated to a huge display of posters from John Polacsek's collection that changed three times over the afternoon. This is a great 16 sheet poster.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Bill Cooker and John Polacsek are preparing to display another great poster.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Father Notter on the left, Charles Eldridge, Al Stencell and Ward Hall all were visiting in the poster display room.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
The color isn't quite right in this photo. The poster was more neon colors. It was really bright.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Mr.s Cooker on the Left, Dawnne Flint, Fred Dahlinger, Al Stencell, Bill Cooker seated (?) and someone's elbow get to visit in the poster display area.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Arriving in Cincinnati before 9 AM yesterday, I hurried downtown to the Union Terminal where the Amtrak train still runs. In the lower level is the Cincinnati Historical Society which holds many of the John Robinson papers. Mostly from 1905 to 1930's, everything I was looking for was prior to 1905 and was not to be found.Registration begins today at 2 PM with many arrivals already here.
CHS Convention in Cincinnati
Cincinnati's City Hall reflects the rich German Heritage from the turn of the century. This photo is by Greg Hume and is being used on Wikipedia.Monday, June 06, 2011
CMB Gathering in Baraboo
Folks, while we are heading off to Cincinnati for the huge Circus Historical Society convention this week, the Circus Model Builders are going to be following the arrows to Baraboo the week after for a fantastic display at Circus World Museum. There are already over 30 exhibitors signed up coming from several states. This is a must SEE event!
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Carnival Posters
I received a nice letter from Rex Owens the other day asking if I would put on some Carnival Posters. I hope you enjoy them Rex. Some of these I had at one time and sold and some were seen on eBay.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
P.T. Barnum
It was on this day, June 2, 1835, that Phineas Taylor Barnum gave his first public performance on Broadway in Niblo's Garden. The entertainment world would never be the same again!
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