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The Circus Historical Society Newsletter Index of articles, 2010-2013Bob Cline, Newsletter Editor, CHS Secretary
When you become a member of the Circus Historical Society, you receive both Bandwagon and our Newsletter, News & Views.
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- Welcome, p. 1. Proposed contents of News & Views
- Lewis & Clark Circus, Bob Cline, pp. 1-2. Review of the 2010 show.
- Strates Shows, p. 2. 2010 Route of the only railroad transported carnival left in America. Illustration.
- Did You Know That . . ., p. 2. Brief information on movie Water for Elephants; CHS member information; circus owner Ray Rogers.
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Illuscination, p. 3. Brief information on the Coney Island show.
- 2010 CHS Convention Update, pp. 3-4. Convention news and information.
- News From Australia, Laurie Jackson, p. 1. The Jackson's visits to circuses on their European trip. Brief review of the Knie circus and the Russian circus touring France.
- S. B. Howe's Menagerie and Circus, p. 2. March 1885 hotel registry for this show.
- Gala of Chefs - Baraboo, p. 2. Circus World Museum's annual fundraiser.
- Did You Know That . . ., p. 2. Hagenbeck-Wallace, Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West; CHS member news.
- Big "E" Fair, p. 3. Royal Hanneford Circus, Circus Museum, Commerford petting zoo information.
- Shows Under Canvas This Year, p. 3. List of part and full time shows under canvas.
- OABA, Outdoor Amusement Business Association, p. 4. OABA's Animal Fund Campaign news.
- Circus Sites on the Internet, p. 4. Ken Young's circus links.
- Bertram Mills Circus, p. 4. Booking illustration.
- World Federation Winner, pp. 1-2. Award winning photo of Kelly-Miller Circus in a snowstorm.
- Photo, p. 2. Barnum & Bailey Circus.
- Did You Know That . . ., p. 2. Interesting facts about CHS members.
- New PBS Documentary, p. 2. Public television's new show, "Circus."
- West Baden, IN Winter Quarters, p. 3. Photos of this Indiana winter quarters.
- New Journal, p. 3. Information on and illustration of Japan's new journal, Art Times. CHS member Aya Mihara's information on Richard Risley in Japan.
- New Photographic Book, p. 4. Gerardo Reyes' new book, Circo. Illustration.
- Big Apple Circus, p. 4. Information on Big Apple's "Dance On," their 33rd season. Illustration.
- Milner Library of Illinois State University Proudly Presents the Sverre Braathen Slide Collection, p. 1. Information on the ISU's Passion for Circus, the Braathen Slide Project, consisting of Braathen's photographs from the 1940s and 1950s. Photographs.
- Cincinnati Art Museum and the CHS Convention, p. 2. Information on The Amazing American Circus Poster exhibition, a feature of the 2011 CHS convention. Illustration.
- Did You Know . . ., p. 2. Information on CHS members, circuses and circus performers.
- There Used to Be a Circus Here, Heidelberg Raceway, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chris Berry, p. 3. This was the site of the final Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus under a tent. History and photographs.
- Beech-Nut Circus Car Restoration, p. 4. History and effort to restore these "circus cars" used to market chewing gum. Photographs.
- European Tour, Al Stencell, p. 1. Brief information: Roncalli, Circus Knie, Circus Berlin-Wien, Circus Humberto, Circus Krone.
- Poster History, The Tale Is in the Tale, Chris Berry, p. 2. Date tails on posters and their historic significance.
- Did You Know . . ., p. 2. Interesting information about CHS members, circus staff.
- Circus Historical Society March, Judith Griffin, p. 3. Appeal for assistance in locating C. L. Brown's 1949 composition, "Circus Historical Society March."
- Circus Sarasota, p. 4. Information on this show and its winter season. Photo.
- Photograph, p. 4. 1909 John Robinson's 10 Big Shows advance car and crew.
- Circus Historical Society Convention 2011, pp. 1-2. Information on the convention, featuring the Cincinnati Art Museum's exhibit, The Amazing American Circus Poster. Illustration.
- Bobo's Daugher, pp. 2-3. Bonnie Barnett's book on her father, a circus clown. Illustration.
- Did You Know . . ., p. 3. Items on 1903 circuses, CHS volunteers, Circus Krone.
- 60 Years After "The GSOE" Waiting for "Water", Chris Berry, pp. 3-4. The movies Greatest Show on Earth and Water for Elephants.
- CHS Members Meet in Columbia, SC, p. 4. CHS members get together and visit the Hanneford Shrine Circus and Ringling-Barnum Blue unit. Photograph.
- Carson & Barnes Circus, p. 4. Brief information on the Carson & Barnes Circus of 2011. Photograph.
- Cole Bros. Circus, p. 4. Brief information on the 2011 Cole Bros. Circus. Photograph.
- Zignia Live and Feld Entertainment, pp. 1-2. Information on the signing of a long term deal to bring Ringling-Barnum to Mexico. Photograph.
- Exhibit in St. Louis, p. 2. Tim Tegge's exhibit, "The Magic Speed of Dreams: Life in the American Circus 1900-1956. Illustration.
- Circus Historical Society Makes Some Changes, p. 3. Information on change in membership renewal; CHS Facebook page; Newsletter.
- Bandwagon Update, p. 3. New Bandwagon editor.
- From Days Gone By, p. 3. Photo of a unique trick on 1925 Robbins Bros. Circus.
- The Face Behind the Circus, Chris Berry, p. 4. Owners' portraits on circus advertising, with illustrations.
- Barnum Museum, p. 1. Museum damaged by tornado in 2010, and closed since January 2011, information.
- 2012 CHS Convention, p. 2. Preliminary information on the convention at Baraboo, WI, home of Circus World Museum.
- Did You Know, p. 2. Information on Clyde Beatty, Mugivan & Bowers, and CHS members.
- Trolle Rhodin's Book, Ole Simonsen, p. 3. Rhodins' memories have been published. He was artistic director of Ringling-Barnum for many years, son of Swedish showman Brazil Jack and toured with his own Zoo Circus and Circus Caravan.
- Circus World Museum's Library, p. 3. Library's project, digitizing their glass plates negatives.
- There Used to Be a Circus Here, Chris Berry, p. 4. Information on the Ringling Bros. Circus appearances in Chicago. Photographs.
- Carson & Barnes Presents . . . Hugo, p. 1. Birth of baby elephant Hugo. Photographs.
- Did You Know, p. 2. Circus percussionist William Ludwig, Clyde Beatty, Rudy Bundy and CHS members.
- New Book Available, p. 3. Richard Steele's I Love You Baby But the Season's Over.
- Sarasota's Sailor Circus to Merge with Circus Sarasota, p. 3. Information on the merger. Photographs.
- Germany's Circus Roncalli Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary This Year, p. 4. Information on this classic European circus. Photographs.
- 2012 CHS Convention, p. 1. Advance details on the convention to be held at Baraboo, Wisconsin, June 13-16.
- At the Ringling Museums, p. 2. The new addition to the Tibbals Learning Center opening September 24, 2011. Photographs
- Did You Know, p. 3. CHS member news. Photograph.
- CWM's Newest Wagons, p. 3. CWM's three new wagons, Cole Bros. ticket wagon, Walter L. Main and Gentry Bros. cage wagons. Photograph
- Circus Around the Clock, p. 4. Details on the exhibit at the 2011 Eastern States Exposition. Photographs
- It's Baraboo in 2012, pp. 1-2. Details on the upcoming CHS convention. Photographs
- 1887 Courier, p. 3. Rare courier, Barnum and London Circus combined with Adam Forepaugh's Great Show. Illustration
- Did You Know, p. 3. Heritage Bros. Circus, J. E. Henry wagons, Yul Brynner.
- Feld Case Upheld, p. 3. Results of ASPCA and animal groups lawsuit.
- Grandma's Proud, p. 4. Clown Barry Lubin's career. Photographs
- World Circus Day, p. 1. Worldwide celebration of circus arts and culture, April 21, 2012.
- Did You Know, p. 1. Dolly Jacobs wins award, elephant stolen in 1906, member news.
- Tangle Movement, p. 2. Tangle Movement Arts, acrobatic company - information and members.
- Circus Knie, p. 2. Circus Kine 2010 big top photo.
- Strategic Planning, p. 3. CHS Trustees participate in strategic planning session.
- Memorial Giving, p. 4. Donations to CHS, Thayer Prize fund.
- Convention Updates, p. 4. Baraboo, Wisconsin CHS convention news.
- Baraboo, Here We Come!, pp. 1-2. More convention news.
- Did You Know, p. 2. Showfolks of Sarasota, Barnum & Bailey 1905, Otto Griebling.
- Nic Wallenda Walks, p. 2. Wallenda's walk across Niagara Falls. Photograph
- Terrell Jacobs, Kelly Farm, pp. 3-4. Terrell Jacobs circus winter quarters information. Now on the National Registry of Historic Places. Photographs
- 2013 Convention, p. 1. CHS convention news.
- Did You Know, p. 1. Paul Winchell, ventriloquist; Clayton Moore, the Lone Ranger; Ringling Bros. offer elephants to war.
- International Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, Indiana, p. 2. Summer season news, including Hall of fame award. Photograph
- Lewis and Clark, p. 3. 2012 tour of this circus. Photograph
- National Institute of Circus Arts, p. 3. Australian institute, offers a degree in circus arts.
- Circus Smirkus, p. 3. This show's 25th annual tour. Photograph
- Circus of Chefs, Circus World's Gala Fundraiser, p. 4. Information on this popular event in 2012. Photographs
- Circus and the City, New York, 1793-2010, p. 1. Information on this 2012-13 Bard Graduate Center exhibition, New York City.
- Did You Know, p. 2. 2012 poster auction, member information. Poster illustration
- 2013 Convention in Peru, p. 2. CHS convention news.
- Germany's Circus Krone, Bruce Hawley, pp. 3-4. Information on Circus Krone's 2012 summer show, "Celebration." Photographs
- Season Openers, p. 1. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circuses, 2013. Photograph
- Ring of Fame, p. 1. Inductees into the Circus Ring of Fame, 2013.
- Sailor Circus, p. 2. Information on this show's 64th season. Illustration
- Did You Know, p. 2. 101 Ranch Wild West one sheet, information. Sold for $10,000. Poster illustration
- Thayer Prize, p. 3. Information on submitting works for this prestigious CHS award.
- F. J. Taylor Billboard, p. 4. Huge 1886 F. J. Taylor Circus billboad discovered. Photograph
- 2013 Convention in Peru, p. 1. Details on the Circus Historical Society annual convention in Peru, Indiana, July 17-20, 2013.
- Work in Peru, p. 2. Information on the May work week at the International Circus Hall of Fame at Peru, IN. Photo and brief information on the restoration of the former RBBB Ammo cage.
- Feld Wins Suit, p. 2. Brief information on the resolution of the Feld Entertainment lawsuit brought by the ASPCA.
- Conover Collection, p. 2. Announcement of the donation of the Richard and Albert Conover collection to CHS for its preservation and digitalization. Details on the contents of the collection.
- Lopresti Award, p. 3. Announcement of and information on this award presented to Deborah Walk and Kristin Spangenberg for editing the book The Amazing American Circus Poster. Brief information on the book.
- Maria Rasputin, Chris Berry, p. 4. Brief information on this daughter of wild animal trainer Bert Nelson who appeared on the Hagenbeck-Wallace and Forepaugh-Sells Circus in 1935. Includes an illustration of the poster the circus used featuring Mlle. Rasputin.
- Did You Know, p. 4. Circus facts.
- Archival Help, p. 4. Plans for CHS volunteers to assist in organizing the International Circus Hall of Fame's video collection of George Hubler.
- Kelly-Miller Circus, p. 1. Brief information on the 2013 edition of the Kelly-Miller Circus and the show-owned vehicles. Photo of their ticket wagon.
- World Circus Federation, p. 1. Information on the World Circus Federation's annual photography contest of 2013.
- Dust to Diamonds to Dust, Bob Cline, p. 2. Details on 7th grader Lauren Kramer's award winning National History Day website project that features circus showman William P. Hall.
- AYCO, p. 2. Information on the American Youth Circus Organization and their 2013 annual conference.
- Did You Know, p. 3. Interesting circus facts.
- Lewis Bros. Circus, p. 3. Brief information on this circus of the 1930-40s and the Ella Sharp Museum's exhibit featuring this show. Photo of one of the Lewis Bros. trucks.
- Youth Circus in America, p. 4. Information, Circus Kirk youth circus.
- ISU's Gamma Phi Circus, p. 4. Illinois State University's youth circus information.
- Triton Troupers Circus, p. 4. Information, Youth circus out of River Grove, Illinois. Photo.
- Cirkus Smirkus, p. 4. Youth circus based out of Greensboro, Vermont. Information & photo.
- Wenatchee Youth Circus, p. 5. Information, photo.
- Circus Harmony, p. 5. Youth circus out of St. Louis, Missouri, information.
- Great Y Circus, p. 5. Information on this youth circus based out of Redland, California.
- Circus Juventas, p. 5. Youth circus based in the twin cities, Minnesota. information, Photo.
- Peru's Youth Circus, p. 6. Information on this Peru, Indiana youth circus. Photo.
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