File Oversize Volumes, Scrapbooks, “Dorothy Herbert, ” includes: photographs, graphs, 1945, undated Box 14, F 3 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Volumes, Scrapbooks, Teal binder, includes: “photos, ” graphs, information glued to cover, photos, business cards, tickets, postcards, 1951-1977 Box 14, F 4 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Effanbee Doll Company Ornament, 100th Anniversary One Year Limited Edition Emmett Kelly Jr. Doll: 4 inches in height, hand-painted cold-cast resin, wearing “hobo” clothing with hat and red clown nose, holding red handkerchief in left hand, 1988 Box 15 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Flambro Emmett Kelly Jr. Doll “Balloons for Sale, ” Includes: doll, Certificate of Authenticity, donation request, tag. Doll is 6 inches in height, hand-painted ceramic, wearing “hobo” clothing, holding balloons in left hand and stick in right hand, 1984 Box 16 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Folder, Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros circus. Thursday, Friday and Saturday July 4 to 6. Father Edward Sullivan Tent. CFA ’91 Convention. White, yellow and red text. White and blue background. Illustration is grey, red, black, orange, green, yellow, white, black and pink. Clowns, acrobats, tigers and elephants. 22x14 [inches]; Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros circus. Paka Plaza. 1-94 and 19-50. Jackson. Monday August 21st through Wednesday August 23rd. 1978 written in red ink. Largest under the big top!! Free kids tickets here! Yellow, red and white text. White and blue background. Illustration is red, orange, green, black, white, yellow, pink and purple. Clowns, acrobats, tiger and elephant. 22x14, 2 copies; Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros combined circus Paka Plaza. 1-94 and 19-50. Jackson. Monday August 20th through August 23rd. 1978 written in black ink. The world’s largest circus. Yellow and white text. Blue and white background. Red, yellow, blue and white clown. Rip near the top. 22x14; Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros combined circus. Paka Plaza. Clinton Street at 1-94. Jackson. Monday August 20th through Wednesday August 22nd. White and blue background. Red and white text. Red, yellow, blue and white clown. Red, yellow, blue and white clown. Water damage and mold near top. 22x14; Carden International Shrine circus. Sponsored by Ahmed Temple. Marquette Lakeview Area, Marquette Michigan. Monday April 27th and 7:30 PM. Tuesday April 28th and Wednesday April 29th at 4:00 and 7:30 PM. 1978 written in blue ink on the back. Orange, green, yellow and brown text. Illustration is orange, white, black, pink, purple, grey and yellow. Tigers, clowns and elephant. Wright Printing, Springfield Missouri. 22x14, 2 copies; Carden International Shrine circus. Sponsored by Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Area. Tuesday April 17th and Wednesday April 18th. Performances at 4:00 and 7:30 PM. 1984 written on the back in blue. Marquette Michigan. Green, orange and blue text. Illustration is red, white and blue. Photograph is purple toned. Clown, photograph of a tiger, acrobats and a lion tamer. Wright PTG, Springfield Missouri. 22x14, 4 copies; Carden International Shrine circus. Sponsored by Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Area. Tuesday April 17th and Wednesday April 18th. Performances at 4:00 and 7:30 PM. 1984 written on the back in blue. Marquette Michigan. Green, orange and blue text. Illustration is red, white and blue. Photograph is purple toned. Clown, photograph of a tiger, acrobats and a lion tamer. Wright PTG, Springfield Missouri. 22x14, 4 copies;Carden International Shrine circus. Sponsored by Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Area. Tuesday April 17th and Wednesday April 18th. Performances at 4:00 and 7:30 PM. 1984 written on the back in blue. Tickets on sale here written on front in black ink. Marquette Michigan. Green, orange and blue text. Illustration is red, white and blue. Photograph is purple toned. Clown, photograph of a tiger, acrobats and a lion tamer. Wright PTG, Springfield Missouri. 22x14, 2 copies; Carden International Shrine circus. Sponsored by Ahmed Shrine Temple. Sunday April 14th, 2002. Afternoon and evening. 1:30 and 5:00 PM. Escanaba High School gym, Escanaba Michigan. Red text. Illustration red and blue. Photograph is blue toned. Clown, photograph of a tiger, acrobats and a lion tamer. 23x15; Carden circus international. Sponsored by Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Area. Marquette. Tuesday and Wednesday April 22nd and 23rd. Shows 4:00 to 7:30. Stars from all over the world. World’s best circus talent. Blue and white background. Orange, yellow and white text. Illustration is orange, white, yellow and blue. Clown. Colorcraft Poster company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 22x14, 3 copies; Carden circus international. Sponsored by Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Area. Marquette. Tuesday and Wednesday April 22nd and 23rd. Shows 4:00 to 7:30. White paper with red ink pasted on poster. Says tickets on sale here. Stars from all over the world. Blue and white background. Orange, yellow and white text. Illustration is orange, white, yellow and blue. Clown. Colorcraft Poster company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 22x14, 2 copies; Shrine circus, Ahmed Shrine Temple 1993. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan. Tuesday April 6th, 1993, 4 7:30 P.M. Wednesday April 7th, 1993, 4 and 7:30 P.M. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Water damage on back. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14, 2 copies; Shrine circus, Ahmed Shrine Temple. In red marker written Tickets on sale here. Text Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan. Tuesday April 24th, 1990, Wednesday April 25th, 1990, Shows both days 4 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Water damage on back. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14, 2 copies; Shrine circus. Mountain View Ice Arena, Iron Mountain, Friday April 17th, 1992, 1, 4, 7:30 P.M. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co.; Shrine circus, Ahmed Shrine Temple 1993. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan. Tuesday April 6th, 1993, 4 and 7:30 P.M. Wednesday April 7th, 1993, 4 and 7:30 P.M. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. In red marker, Adults $5, Student 12-18 $4, Children under 12 $3. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14; Shrine circus, Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Tuesday April 14, 1992, 4 and 7:30 P.M., Wednesday April 15, 1992, 4 and 7:30 P.M. In red marker, Adults $5, Students 12-18 $4, Children under 12 $3. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14; Shrine circus, Ahmed Temple. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Monday April 15, Tuesday April 16, Wednesday April 17, 1991, Shows all three days at 4 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14; Shrine circus. Mountain View Ice Arena, Iron Mountain, Friday April 17, 1992, Time 1, 4, 7:30. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14; Shrine circus, Ahmed Temple P A Day in Old Milwaukee, July 4, 1967resents. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Tuesday and Wednesday April 18 and 19, 4 and 7:30 both days. Text says Animals, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Multi-million dollar 3-ring circus production. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Blue and white background. Yellow, red, and black text. Illustration is orange, red, black, white, blue, brown and yellow. Tiger, lion, clown. Copyright L and B Circus Posters Co. 22x14; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Paper pasted on with date info: Wednesday May 2, 2001, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m, Thursday May 3, 2001, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14, 2 copies; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Temple 1995. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Wednesday April 12, 1995, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday April 13, 1995, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14, 4 copies; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, George Carden Circus International. Holiday season 1994 with bells, baby Santa. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. Text at bottom: Merry Christmas and happy New Year from the largest producer of shrine circus and America’s largest arena shrine circus. Circus is our business and we plan to take care of it. Call us at 800-44-3588. 1994 copyright; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Shrine Temple. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Paper pasted on with date info: Mountain View Ice Arena, Iron Mountain, Michigan, Tuesday May 1, 2001, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Shrine Temple. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Paper pasted on with date info: Mountain View Ice Arena, Iron Mountain, Michigan, Monday May 3, 1999, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Temple 1994. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Tuesday April 12, 1994, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday April 13, 1994, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Shrine Temple. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Monday April 15, 2002, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Tuesday April 16, 2002, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Shrine Temple 1997. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Wednesday April 30, 1997, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Thursday May 1, 1997, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden Circus International, Ahmed Shrine Temple 1994. Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Michigan, Tuesday April 12, 1994, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday April 13, 1994, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. 1994 copyright. 22x14, 2 copies; George Carden Circus. Text with: Have a really great event. Tiger, horses, clown, woman and elephant. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, and yellow. Illustration is orange, red, white, black, blue, yellow and grey. Text: CFA National Convention, Chicago, Wednesday September 6- Sunday September 10. 1994 copyright. 22x14, 1990-2001, undated F 1 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Folder, Ahmed Shrine Circus. Produced by George Carden Circus International. Interstate Shrine Club 1996. Mountain View Ice Arena, Friday May 3, 1996, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Background is white, text is red and blue, illustration is blue and red. Clown, 3 elephants, a lady, text: Spectacular 3-ring extravaganza, Animals, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns. 17x11 [inches]; Carson and Barnes Circus. Sponsored by Rensselaer Rotary Club. Sunday August 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County Fairgrounds, Shows at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Background is white and yellow, text is orange and black and white. Photograph is in color. Text: Under the biggest big top on earth, 5-ring. Photo of elephant and a clown. Designed and printed by Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, NV. Copyright. 702-798-6181. 17x11; Shrine Circus, Produced by George Carden, Ahmed Shrine Temple. Marquette Lakeview Arena, April 19 and 20, 1988, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Background is of roaring lion and in color. Text in red, and red, orange and yellow gradient. 21.5x14; Culpepper and Merriweather Circus. Iron River, Iron County Fairgrounds, Showtimes: 5:00 and 7:30 P.M., Sponsor: Iron County Fair Association, Tues. July 17. Background is white and yellow, text is red. Illustrations of girl on elephant, and clown. Illustration is grey, black, yellow, white and red. Has “2001?” written on back in pencil. 17x11; Carson and Barnes Circus. Clare, Auspices: Clare Kiwanis Club, Wed. June 26, 2:00 and 8:00 P.M., Clare School. 5-ring, America’s Largest, Wild Animal, Under a Gigantic Big Top. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Forsberg Agency, Inc. Johnston Elevator Co. Background is white and gradated yellow, text is red and green and blue. Illustration of tiger in middle. Illustration is yellow, orange red and black. 22x14; Carson and Barnes Circus. Kimberly, Auspices: Kiwanis Club of Kimberly Inc., Tue. July 18, 2:00 and 8:00 P.M., Industrial Park Corner of Kennedy and Eisenhower Road. 5-ring, America’s Largest, Wild Animal, Under a Gigantic Big Top. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Midtec Paper Corp., Schmidt Oil Co., Discount on Advance Tickets. Background is white and gradated yellow, text is red and green and blue. Illustration is yellow, orange red and black. Illustration of tiger in middle. 22x14; Carson and Barnes Circus. Crystal Falls, The Western Location, 2:00 and 8:00 P.M., Auspices: Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club, Tues. July 9. 5-ring, America’s Largest, Wild Animal, Under a Gigantic Big Top. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Iron River Nat’l Bank – US 2 Crystal Falls, Malkin and Sons Inc. – International Harvester. Background is white and yellow, text is red and green. Illustration is yellow, orange red and black. Illustration of tiger in middle. Tape on front of one. One has 1985 written on back in blue ink. 14x11, 2 copies; Carson and Barnes Circus. Crystal Falls, The Western Location, Tues. July 9, Showtime: 2:00 and 8:00 P.M., Auspices: Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club. 5-ring, America’s Largest, Wild Animal, Under a Gigantic Big Top. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: West’s Statewide Real Estate, Fobs Fine Foods – US 2 Crystal Falls. Background is white and yellow, text is red and green. Illustration of tiger in middle. Illustration is yellow, orange red and black. One has pin holes approximately in each corner. One has Save for Fr. J. Challancin in pencil on back and 1985 in black ink on back. Central Show Printing Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 22x14, 4 copies; Carson and Barnes Circus. Escanaba, U. P. State Fairgrounds, Showtime: 2:00 and 6:00 P.M., Sat. July 15, Auspices: B. P. O. Elks No. 354. 5 Rings Under the Big Top. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: State Bank of Escanaba, A Full Service Bank. Background is white and green; text is in red, orange, and white. Illustration of girl on elephant and a clown. Illustration is orange, grey and white. Two have 1978 written in pen under the 15 at the top. Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 22x14, 3 copies; Carson and Barnes Circus. Register for our drawing for free elephant rides at the. 5 Rings Under the Big Top. Coming Soon. Background is white and green; text is red, orange, and white. Illustration of girl on elephant and a clown. Illustration is orange, grey and white. Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. On regular paper not cardboard. One corner is slightly ripped. 22x14; Circus. Stebbing Royal European Circus. Washtenaw County 40 ET8, Ypsilanti Township, Honor Arm of the American Legion, American Legion Memorial Park (Corner of Holmes and Ridge Road), Sat. July 29, 2:00 and 6:00 P.M. Background is white and blue, text is red and white. Illustration is blue, yellow, white and red. Illustration of a clown, small line drawings of acrobat, tightrope walker, elephant, and man with horse. At bottom, small: Circus #122. Central Show Printing Co (cut off by ripped corner). Has 1978 written in pen between July and 29. Quite dirty over all. 22x14; Circus Genoa. Iron Mountain, Birchwood Mall, Performances: 2:00 and 8:00 P.M., Sat. July 14, Spon. Mall Merchants Ass’n. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is red, yellow, and blue. Illustration of smiling clown. On right hand side: No 535-C. Someone has written 1979 in blue ink below the 14 at top. Small pin holes in top and bottom. 22x14; Old Fashioned Circus, Under the Big Top, Jackson Sports Arena, Fun for Young and Old. Wed. July 20, 4:00 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white and yellow; text is red, illustration in red, yellow, and black/grey. Illustration of a crowd and tents behind a large elephant. Triangle Poster Co. Pgh., PA. Tel. 371-0774. 22x14; Circus Royale Circus. Wexford Civic Arena, 1320 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., SAVE $$ - Buy Advance Tickets at Wexford Civic Arena (231) 779-9520 and Cadillac News Center, 102 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac (231) 775-3000 or Call (866) 244-8673 (Toll Free) to Purchase Tickets by Phone or Buy Online @ www.circusroyale.org, Thur. October 9. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is yellow, white, blue, red, and combinations thereof. Illustration is of three clowns: one a sad hobo, one smiling, and one white faced and smiling; four white starbursts on their sides. 22x14; Franzen Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Sun. July 11, 5:00 and 7:00 P.M., Sponsor: Crystal Falls Volunteer Fire Dept. Background is white, text is red and yellow, and illustration is red, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a crowd watching a man on an elephant, a clown with a ball on his nose, a tightrope walking girl, and a clown. Tape attached between Crystal Falls line and Sun. July 11 line, says: Runkle Lake Park. At bottom, small: Circus No. 126. Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. Pin holes at top corners, tape on front and back. 22x14; America’s Favorite Show, Franzen Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Old Airport, 5:30 and 8:00 P.M., Spon. Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club, Fri. July 31. Background is yellow and white, text is black, red, and green, and illustration is blue, black, red, green, and yellow. Illustration is of an elephant on a ball that says OKHA, the background looks like a burst through piece of paper, flourishes on sides and at top, one on top has FB inside. Two have 1987 in pencil on back, one is bent a bit, one has slightly torn corners and has staple holes. 22x14, 3 copies; America’s Favorite Show, Franzen Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Old Airport, 5:30 and 8:00 P.M., Spon. Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club, Fri. July 31. Background is yellow and white, text is black, red, and green, and illustration is blue, black, red, green, and yellow. Illustration is of an elephant on a ball that says OKHA, the background looks like a burst through piece of paper, flourishes on sides and at top, one on top has FB inside. In black marker across illustration: Buy Your Tickets Here. In black marker below illustration: Save $1.00 Per Ticket. Slightly fading on left edge. 22x14; America’s Favorite Show, Franzen Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Crystal Falls, Showtimes: 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. Runkle Lake Munic. Pk., Tue. July 19. Background is yellow and white, text is black, red, and green, and illustration is blue, black, red, green, and yellow. Illustration is of an elephant on a ball that says OKHA, the background looks like a burst through piece of paper, flourishes on sides and at top, one on top has FB inside. Someone has underlined Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Crystal Falls and 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. in black ink. At bottom in red ink someone has written Tickets Available Here!! On back in black ink someone wrote 1983. Copyright Franzen Bros. Circus 1983, just under illustration.20.5x13.5; Franzen Bros. Circus. Grasslake, Sponsor: Grasslake Lions Club, Performances: 6:00 and 8:00 P.M., Tues. August 25. Background is white and red, text is red, blue and yellow, and illustration is red, white, blue, and yellow. Illustration is of laughing, white faced clown. Someone has written in black ink below August: 1981. On right side edge: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 540-C. 22x14; Franzen Bros. Circus. Gladstone, Wilderness Park, Performance: 3:00 P.M., Sat. July 23. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is yellow, white, blue, red, and combinations thereof. Illustration is of three clowns: one a sad hobo, one smiling, and one white faced and smiling; four white starbursts on their sides. At bottom left: 538-C. At bottom right: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti., OH. 45202. Both have staple holes, one has a lot more than the other. 22x14, 2 copies; Franzen Bros. Circus. Gladstone, Wilderness Park, Performance: 3:00 P.M., Sat. July 23. Background is white and orange-red, text is red, blue and yellow, and illustration is red, white, blue, and yellow. Illustration is of laughing, white faced clown. On back and front of one someone wrote in reddish crayon: 1983. One is very torn and stapled, one other has a few staple holes. On right side edge: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 540-C. 22x14, 3 copies; Franzen Bros. Circus. Info. written in black marker at top: Grass Lake, Lions Community Park, Thurs. August 26 – 6 and 8 pm, Auspices: Lions Club. Background is white and orange-red, text is red, blue and yellow, and illustration is red, white, blue, and yellow. Illustration is of laughing, white faced clown. On right side edge: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 540-C. 22x14; Franzen Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Runkle Lake, 2:00 and 4:30 P.M., Spon. Kiwanis Club, Sun. July 15. Background is white and orange-red, text is black, blue and yellow, and illustration is red, white, blue, and yellow. Illustration is of laughing, white faced clown. Two have staple/pin holes at top edge. One says: Save for Fr. Jim in pencil on back. On right side edge: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 540-C. 22x14, 4 copies; Ford Bros. Circus. Ishpeming, Al Quaal Recreation Area, 6:00 and 8:00 P.M., Spon. Ishpeming Lions Club. Above Ford Bros.: Posters Donated By Ishpeming Community Fed’l Credit Union. Background is white and orange-red, text is black, blue and yellow, and illustration is red, white, blue, and yellow. Illustration is of laughing, white faced clown. Someone has pasted on a paper with date info in black: Mon., July 11. Under printing info someone wrote in black ink 1983. On right side edge: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 540-C. 22x14; Ford Bros. Circus. Ishpeming, Al Quaal Recreation Area, 6:00 and 8:00 P.M., Spon. Ishpeming Lions Club. Above Ford Bros.: Posters Donated By 581 Cash-Ishpeming. Background is white and yellow, text is red, black, and yellow, and illustration is red, yellow, and grey/black. Illustration is of two elephants with head-pieces, artist’s name – Ray Dirgo – in right corner. Someone has pasted on a paper with date info in black: Mon., July 11. Under printing info someone wrote in black ink 1983. At bottom: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 537-C. 22x14; Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Saturday February 18, 1984. Show Times: 1:00 P.M, 5:00 P.M., 8:00 P.M., $6.00 Adults, $4.00 Children (under 12). Presented by the Kellogg Center, Battle Creek, Michigan. Ticket Outlets: Coles, Lakeview Square Mall; Crazy Larry’s, Battle Creek; Dew’s In and Out, Pennfield; Kellogg Center Box Office, 963-8080; Rock Cafe Records, Battle Creek/Marshall; Boogie Records, Kalamazoo. Background is white, text is red and blue, and illustration is red and blue. Illustration is photo of hobo clown; red flags with text: For Children of All Ages, Outstanding Artists From All Over the World, Performing Animals, Clowns, Music, Acrobats, America’s #1 Family Show; base of flags with text: “It’s All in One Ring”; a red star on either side of Circus. On paper, not cardboard. 17x11; Hoxie Bros. Great American Circus. Ypsilanti Twp., Ridge and Homes Rd., 3:00 and 6:00 P.M., Spon. Washtenaw Co. 40 ET 8 Honor, Arm of American Legion, Sun. September 2. Background is white and red, text is black and white, and illustration is red, white, blue, and yellow. Illustration is of laughing, white faced clown. On back in blue ink someone wrote 1984. At bottom: The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti. OH. 45202, 541-C. 22x14; Kelly-Miller Brothers Circus. The Circus; Catherine McAuley Health Center presents, The Circus; Friday, June 27, 1986, Tent Raising – 7:30 a.m., Parade – Noon, South University and Tappan; Saturday, June 28, 1986, Performances – 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 29, 1986, Performances – 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.; Kelly-Miller Brothers Circus; Location: Ann Arbor Municipal Airport; General Admission: $4.00 for children under 12, $6.00 for adults; For ticket information, please call 572-3069; Proceeds to benefit St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit. Background is off-white, text is red and blue, and illustration is red, yellow, and blue. Illustration is a white faced clown in a diamond with an open mouth; “The” is in his mouth. Creased from a fold about 1” up from bottom. In pencil on back 1986. 24x12.5; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus, Ltd. Marquette, Lakeview Arena Parking Lot, Friday, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., July 29, Auspices: Marquette Area Jaycees; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Sue’s Ceramics, Gwinn, MI 346-3666, Join the Jaycees! Background is white, text is red, and illustration is reds and browns. Illustration is of a girl in a red dress on an elephant’s head; elephant’s mouth is open and has gold balls on tusks. On back of one in pencil, 1988. 11x14, 2 copies; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus, Ltd. Sault Ste. Marie, Auspices: Wyss Radio Station, Fri. July 31, Sault Area High School, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white, text is red, and illustration is reds and greys. Illustration is of a girl in a red dress on an elephant’s head; elephant’s mouth is open and has pinkish balls on tusks. On back in pencil, 1987. 11x14; Kelly Miller Bros. Ltd. Circus. Crystal Falls, Auspices: Kiwanis Club of Crystal Falls, Thursday, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., July 26, Crystal Falls Airport; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: First National Bank, Crystal Falls Sagola, Member FDIC. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is pink, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a white faced clown and a girl on a tightrope, stars on both sides. There is a tiger’s head in the first C of Circus. Pin holes in one, tape on the other. 11x14, 2 copies; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus. Elroy Fairgrounds Sponsor: Elroy United Methodist Church, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Wed. September 16; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Elroy United Methodist Church, Tribune Keystone. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and yellow, text is red, black, and yellow, and illustration is red, yellow, and grey/black. Illustration is of two elephants with head-pieces, artist’s name – Ray Dirgo – in right corner. In pencil on back, 1992. Some staple holes. 11x17; Kelly Miller Bros . Circus. Melrose Lions Park, Sponsor: Melrose Chamber of Commerce, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. August 8; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Melrose Credit Union, Melrose State Bank. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and yellow, text is red, black, and yellow, and illustration is red, yellow, and grey/black. Illustration is of two elephants with head-pieces, artist’s name – Ray Dirgo – in right corner. In blue ink on back, 1994. Some staple holes. 11x17; Kelly Miller 3 Ring Circus. Melrose Lions Park, Sponsor: Melrose Chamber of Commerce, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. August 8; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Melrose Credit Union, Melrose State Bank. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and purple, text is red, yellow, and orange, and illustration is white, red, pink, and black. Illustration is of white faced clown raising his hat. In blue in on back, 1994. Some staple holes. 11x17; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Old Airport, and Sponsor: Kiwanis Club, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. August 12; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: First National Bank of Crystal Falls. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and yellow, text is red, black, and yellow, and illustration is red, yellow, and grey/black. Illustration is of two elephants with head-pieces, artist’s name – Ray Dirgo – in right corner. One is very faded. Both have 1996 in pencil on the back. 11x17, 2 copies; Kelly Miller Circus. Crystal Falls, Old Airport, and Sponsor: Kiwanis Club, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. August 12; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Alpha Crystal Falls Community Credit Union. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and purple, text is red, yellow, and orange, and illustration is white, red, pink, and black. Illustration is of white faced clown raising his hat. Both have 1996 on back in pencil. Some tape on one. One is very discolored at the top, with water or other damage on the top left hand side. 11x17, 2 copies; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Airport – Runkle Lake, Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Crystal Falls, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. July 25; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Alpha-Crystal Falls Community Federal Credit Union. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and yellow, text is red, black, and yellow, and illustration is red, yellow, and grey/black. Illustration is of two elephants with head-pieces, artist’s name – Ray Dirgo – in right corner. 11x17; Kelly Miller Circus. Crystal Falls, Airport – Runkle Lake, Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Crystal Falls, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. July 25; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Alpha-Crystal Falls Community Federal Credit Union. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and purple, text is red, yellow, and orange, and illustration is white, red, pink, and black. Illustration is of white faced clown raising his hat. Both have 1996 on back in pencil. 11x17; Kelly Miller Circus. Crystal Falls, Airport – Runkle Lake, Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Crystal Falls, Performances: 4:30 and 7:30 P.M., Mon. July 25; These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: First National Bank of Crystal Falls and Sagola. Small text to the left says Printed in the USA. Background is white and purple, text is red, yellow, and orange, and illustration is white, red, pink, and black. Illustration is of white faced clown raising his hat. 11x17; Kelly Miller Bros. Ltd. Circus. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Help Us Help Jerry’s Kids!! Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy. Marquette, Lakeview Arena Parking Lot, Fri. July 29, Auspices: Marquette Area Jaycees, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white and blue, text is red, illustration is pink, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a white faced clown, a girl on a tightrope, a trapeze girl, and a girl on the back of a horse, there stars circling around. There is a tiger’s head in the first C of Circus. At top someone has written in black ink and highlighted with yellow: Get Your Tickets From: Dave Faust, Greg Stalman, Rod Shaw, Terry Johnson, Tom Brutt; there is a circle drawn around “Jerry’s Kids!!” and lines are drawn from it to each name. In pencil on back is written 1988. At bottom: Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 14x22; Kelly Miller Bros. Ltd. Circus. These Posters Donated as a Public Service By: Help Us Help Jerry’s Kids!! Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy. Marquette, Lakeview Arena Parking Lot, Fri. July 29, Auspices: Marquette Area Jaycees, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is pink, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a white faced clown, a girl on a tightrope, a trapeze girl, and a girl on the back of a horse, there stars circling around. There is a tiger’s head in the first C of Circus. One has 1988 written on the back in pencil, one is very faded. At bottom: Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 14x22, 3 copies; Kelly Miller Bros. Ltd. Circus. Mackinac County Fairgrounds, Wed., July 29, Auspices: Mackinac County Fair Assoc., 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is pink, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a white faced clown, a girl on a tightrope, a trapeze girl, and a girl on the back of a horse, there stars circling around. There is a tiger’s head in the first C of Circus. A piece of cardboard is stapled to the top of the back that states Moran. On back in pencil 1987 is written twice. 14x22; Kelly Miller Bros. Ltd. Circus. Sault Ste. Marie, Auspices: Wyss Radio Station, Fri. July 31, Sault Area High School, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white and blue, text is red, and illustration is pink, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a white faced clown, a girl on a tightrope, a trapeze girl, and a girl on the back of a horse, there stars circling around. There is a tiger’s head in the first C of Circus. 1987 is written on the back in pencil. 14x22; Kelly Miller Bros. Ltd. Circus. Turtle Lake, Auspices; Parkview United Methodist Church, Mon. August 13, Turtle Lake Park, 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Background is white and blue, text is red, illustration is pink, yellow, and blue. Illustration is of a white faced clown, a girl on a tightrope, a trapeze girl, and a girl on the back of a horse, there stars circling around. There is a tiger’s head in the first C of Circus. Very faded, almost can’t see the yellow. There are three inscriptions in the top area by the date in ink, and two within the illustration – one on the trapeze girl and one on the horse. Some water damage at the top. At bottom: Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 14x22; Kelly Miller 3 Ring Circus. Mokena, Field behind Shell Service Station – 191st St. and LaGrange Rd., Sponsor: Mokena Chamber of Commerce, Performances: 2:00 and 4:30 P.M., Sun. September 10. In small text on the left: Printed in the USA. Background is yellow, text is red, white and grey, illustration is oranges, black, and red. Illustration is of a man with six horses and two people looking on from the left. There are inscriptions on the left hand side towards the top. In back in pencil is written 1995. On paper not cardboard. 14x21.5 King-Royal Circus. Absolutely no videotaping of circus permitted, Property of King Royal Circus. Return to the Tradition, North America’s Tented Circus, See It Again for the First Time. Background is red and yellow, text is red and white with some black outlining, illustration is white, black, blue, yellow, and red. Illustration is of a girl and an elephant with a headdress, five stars around them. There are an American flag and a Canadian flag flanking the text at the bottom. On back in pencil is written: Oshkosh, May 1996. On paper not cardboard. 13x18; King Royal Circus. Coming Here Soon! Background is white, text is red, illustration is very multicolored. Illustration is of a seated elephant in headdress and blanket at a blue and white checkered table; a white faced clown in a red polka dotted outfit and blue striped apron is serving the elephant a green bottle of champagne; the background is yellow; the elephant has green balls on his tusks. At the bottom is typed: Triangle Poster Co. – Pgh., PA. Tel. 371-0774, Style #531. At the bottom is written in light black ink: Covington Junction, August 1995. On the back is written in blue ink: Covington, MI, August 1995. Some staple and nail holes throughout, especially the one in the elephant’s foot. Water damage around a number of the holes causing discoloration. 14x22; Kiwanis Circus. 2 Shows Daily – 1:30 and 7:30 P.M., July 21-27. Wyandotte Yack Arena. Background is white, text is red, and illustration is green, neon pink/orange, and neon yellow. Illustration is a roaring tiger’s head in the grass on a yellow background. There is small text at the top of the illustration: CS 14-03, Neal Walters Poster Corporation-Sentonville Arkansas Phone 1-801-273-2489. 14x22, 1979-2001, undated F 2 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Folder, Northwest Shrine Circus. Produced by Hubert Castle, Minot City Auditorium, September 13-14-15. Background is white, text is blue with red and yellow, illustration is pink and yellow. Poster is shaped like an elephant in a fez, illustration is the rest of the poster. The elephant is pink; the fez is maroon and yellow with a yellow tassel; the elephant’s eyes, tusks, and toes are white; there are yellow balls on the ends of the tusks; the outlining is all in black; the text is in the blanket on his back which is outlined in yellow and has yellow tassels. There is a cardboard stand on the back so it can be propped up. Approximately 15x20 [inches]; The 73rd Annual Moslem Temple Shrine Circus. Share the Circus with Someone You Love. State Fair Coliseum. Tickets on Sale March 2 at State Fairgrounds, Montgomery Ward’s, Hudson’s, Sears and Bank of the Commonweath or Call 366-6200. March 20 Thru April 5. Background is black, text is red, illustration is mainly browns, reds, and blues. Illustration is of an older man in a brown suit and straw hat with his arm around a young boy in a straw hat, blue and white striped shirt and red vest. The boy is looking up and holding pop and popcorn, the old man is pointing up. There are balloons and multicolored dots around them. Signed in the bottom right, Robert Charles Howe. Some staple holes and a few small tears. Approx. 14x21.5; The Royal Lichtenstein Circus. World’s Smallest Complete Circus. Coming Saturday June 27th, 2:00 pm at Forest Park Football Field, Admission – FREE. Sponsored by United Lutheran Church for the community of Crystal Falls as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration. The background is gradated red to yellow, the text is mainly black with some red and yellow, the illustration is blue, red, and white. The illustration is a white faced clown and a horse with a feather inside a blue circle. Text at the bottom: Designed and Printed by Graphics 2000 – Las Vegas, Nevada – (702) 798-6181. © 1992 All Rights Reserved. One copy has some spotting near bottom. 10.5x16.5, 2 copies; Royal Palace Circus. Free Kids Tickets Here. Tues July 6, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave., Marquette, Showtime: 7:00 PM. Adults $7.00 at the door (the $7.00 has been crossed out and $6.00 is written in black ink) Available One Hour Before Showtime, Come Early For Good Seats. Text within illustration: Miss Stephanie, The Man Who Stands on… One Finger!, Gina’s Leopards, Ninja versus the Amazon Monsters, Real Indian Knife Throwers. Background is pink and white, text is black with a little yellow, illustration is multicolored. Illustrations go with each bit of text; there is a trapeze girl, a man on one finger, a leopard, a ninja fighting an anaconda, and a male Indian throwing knifes at a female Indian. Text at the bottom: Spotlight Graphics (813) 957-3511 Reorder #RP-1. On back in pencil is written 1993. 11x17; Royal Palace Circus. Free Kids Tickets Here. 90 Minutes of Circus Fun! All New Show! Sun July 19, Showtime: 2:00 PM, Finch Field House, Sancher Street, Mt. Pleasant. See The Funny Monkeys, Giant Snakes, Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, and the Lady That Hangs By Her Hair, 90 Minutes of Circus Fun! Background is red, white, and yellow, text is white, red, yellow, black, and blue, illustration is all different colors. Illustration is a photo of a white faced clown in a polka dotted outfit. There are multi-colored polka dots across the poster. Text at the very bottom: Spotlight Graphics, Inc. 2400 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234 – (941) 957-3511. Copyright on right side: 1998 Royal Palace Circus, Inc. Tape at bottom and top; the two copies were taped back to back. 7x22; (Royal Sanger) Old Fashion Circus Under the Big Top. Northville, Northville Downs Parking Lot, 1:30 and 7:00 P.M., Spon. Northville Community Fund, For Ticket Info. Phone 313-349-5175, Fri. and Sat. July 15 and 16. Background is white and blue, text is red, illustration is yellow, red, blue, white, and combinations thereof. Illustration is of three clowns: a sad hobo, a smiling white face, and a smiling clown. There are four star bursts around them. The text at the bottom says: 538-C, The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E. 6th St. Cinti., OH. 45202. A piece of paper with “On Sale Here” was taped to the front on an angle – has now come loose. In blue ink on the back says: Royal Sanger Circus, Tommy Hanneford, 1983. 14x22; (Royal Sanger) Old Fashioned Circus Under the Big Top, Jackson Sports Arena, Fun For Young and Old. Wed. July 20, 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Background is white and yellow, text is red, illustration is yellow, red, grey/black, and white. Illustration is a decorated elephant standing on a platform with a crowd and tents behind it; the blanket is where the date and times are printed. Someone has written in red ink 1983 next to the date and times. On the back is written in blue ink: Royal Sanger Circus (T. Hanneford). Text at the bottom: Triangle Poster Co. Pgh., PA. – Tel. 371-0774. 14x22; Royal Hanneford Circus. Lakeview Arena, Parking Lot, Marquette. Spon. – Sea Scouts, Fri. August 5, 4:00 and 7:00 P.M., For Tickets Call (906) 226-2969. Background is white and yellow, text is red, illustration is yellow, red, grey/black, and white. Illustration is a decorated elephant standing on a platform with a crowd and tents behind it; the blanket has printed “Under the Big Top”. One has 1983 on back in blue ink, the other has “Please save for Jim Challancin” on back in pencil. Text at the bottom: Triangle Poster Co. Pgh., PA. – Tel. 371-0774. 14x22, 2 copies; Royal Hanneford Circus. (undated) Produced by Glenn Parkins and Tommy Hanneford. Background is red and yellow, text is blue, black, and white, illustration is blue, red, yellow, white, black, and combinations thereof. Illustration is of a man in suspendered pants and a hat, a tiger jumping through a fire ring, and a horse with red hardware. On left edge is signed Ray Dirgo. On back in pencil: acquired 1986. Some staple holes. 14x18; Royal Hanneford Circus. Dimondale, Dimondale Athletic Field, Sponsor: Lions Club, Performances: 2:00 and 7:00 P.M., Thur. June 10. Background is blue and white, text is black, yellow, and red, illustration is multi-colored. Illustration has red and yellow curtains at the top, grey elephant large in the middle, two orange tigers to the left, a trapeze girl to the left, a large yellow and red clown to the right, a man standing on a horse to the right, and a girl in a red bikini and large headdress at the bottom. One is very faded and is ripped in all corners and along left and right sides. The other has a small rip in the top left corner and staple holes. 14x22, 2 copies; Royal Hanneford Circus. Turkeyville U.S.A., Cornwell’s Turkey House, Fri. – 3 and 6 P.M., Sat. – 12, 3 and 6 P.M., Spon. Marshall Rotary Club and Cornwell’s Turkey House. August 12 and 13. Background is blue and white, text is black, yellow, and red, illustration is multi-colored. Illustration has red and yellow curtains at the top, grey elephant large in the middle, two orange tigers to the left, a trapeze girl to the left, a large yellow and red clown to the right, a man standing on a horse to the right, and a girl in a red bikini and large headdress at the bottom. One has 1983 written in red ink between the 12 and 13 at the top, the other has 1983 in blue ink below the 13. 14x22 2 copies; Cornwell’s Funtastic Calendar of Events For Nineteen Eighty Three. . Cornwell’s Turkey House. 18935 15.5 Mile Road, Marshall Michigan. Background is mustard yellow, words are red and black and illustrations are red and black. Pictures of various outside scenes, turkeys and people. Calendar of Events. Flea markets, arts and crafts fairs, band stands, Royal Hanneford Circus. Circular hole is punched in the top of each one. 22x8.5, 3 copies; Stebbing Royal European Circus. Ypsilanti Township. American Legion Memorial Park, Holmes and Ridge Road. Saturday July 28th, 2:00 and 6:00 PM. Sponsor: Washtanaw County 40 ET 8. Background is red and white, lettering is red, blue, white and yellow, illustrations are red, yellow, white, and blue. Illustration has clowns, acrobats, crowd and an elephant. Central Show Printing Co. Inc, Mason City, Iowa. 1979 is written in black ink and sticker with the word Holmes covers up a different street name. Edge of bottom left hand corner is torn. 22x14, 2 copies; Stebbing Royal European Circus. Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County 40 ET 8, Honor Arm of the American Legion, American Legion Memorial Park, corner of Holmes and Ridge Road. Sat. July 29, 2:00 and 6:00 PM. Background is red and white, lettering is red, blue, white and yellow, illustrations are red, yellow, white, and blue. Illustration has clowns, acrobats, crowd and an elephant. Co. Inc, Mason City, Iowa. 1978 is written in black ink. Bottom is worn and printing company is only partially readable. 22x14; Toby Tyler 3 Ring Circus. Marquette, Lower Harbor Park, 5:30 and 8:00 PM, Fri. August 16. Background is blue and white, lettering is red and orange, illustrations are orange, red, blue, yellow, black, white and green. Illustration has three clown heads in a triangular shape. The Enquirer Printing Co., 412 E, 6th St, Ciniti., OH. 45202. 1985 is written on the back of both copies. 22x14, 2 copies; Sells and Gray Circus. Escanaba Fair Gr’ds. Spon. Knights of Columbus Council 640. Mon. July 28. Background is white and red, letting is white, red and blue, illustrations are orange, yellow, red and white. Illustration is a woman on the back of a standing and roaring lion. Ink seems faded and in places outside of the illustration on both copies. 22x14, 2 copies; Sells and Gray Circus. West Wood Mall, Sponsor: Lions Club of North Jackson, performances at 4:00 and 8:00. Friday. September 12. Background is blue and white, lettering is yellow and red, illustrations are red, white, blue and yellow. Illustration is of a large clown in the middle of a very small circus tents and crowds. 66th annual tour. 1975 is written in purple marker. Edges have tape pieces and the printing is worn or missing in areas. Clear sticky residue is also on the back. 22x14; Sells and Gray Circus. Escanaba Fair Gr’ds. Spon. Knights of Columbus Council 640, Performances 4:00 and 8:00, Mon. July 28. Background is blue and white, lettering is yellow and red, illustrations are red, white, blue and yellow. Illustration is of a large clown in the middle of a very small circus tents and crowds. 66th annual tour. 1975 written in black ink on the front of one. Illustration ink is faded in areas on both. 22x14, 2 copies; Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Wed. July 7 thru Sun. July 18, The Summit. The Greatest Show on Earth. All New Special Bicentennial Edition. Produced by Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld. Staged and Directed by Richard Barstow. Lettering is purple, mustard yellow, red, blue and white. Background is black and pink. Illustration is red, white, blue, orange, black and yellow. Illustration is of two white horses in patriotic harnesses with a man balancing on the both of them. Also, American flag banner and liberty bells 1972 is written in pencil on the front. Bottom edge is ripped and torn. 22x14; Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Tues. September 23 thru Sun. Oct. 5, Olympia Stadium Detroit. New! See 24 fantastic acts never before seen in America. All new! 104th edition. Alone in its greatness. Unique! Thrilling! Sensational! Mighty! Stupendous! Background is orange and yellow, lettering is red, pink, yellow, green, orange, blue and black, illustration is orange, brown, red, black and white. Illustration is of lion, tiger and wagon wheels. Copyright 1974 Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey combined shoes. Inc. $2.00 off opening night sticker in the middle of lion and tiger illustration. September 28, 1975 written in ink at bottom. “To Jim, Best Wishes your Pal, Elvis Bale”. “Heracht, Jeanette William Bale.” Written on front. White sticker on back. 22x14; Old Milwaukee Days featuring the spectacular Schlitz Circus Parade. Parade July 4, 2PM, Old Milwaukee Days July 1-4. In glorious union with Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., Circus World Museum of the State Historical Society of W is. Background is light blue, dark blue, cream and yellow, lettering is red, white, black, light blue, orange and yellow, illustration is green, white, brown, black, grey, orange and yellow. Illustration is of train and train cars, United States armed services men and a parade succession made of marching band, horses, elephants, camels and men in various types of ethnic clothing. Copyright 1966 Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company. Poster standing device attached to the back. Edges worn. 22x14; Skerbeck Bros Shows. Marquette, Bay Cliff carnival. Loc. – Lakeview Arena, Spon. – Bay Cliff Health Camp, May 24 thru 31. Background is white and yellow, lettering is red and white, illustration is red, yellow, blue and black. Illustration is of clown face, pointing hand, carnival ride and edible treats in circle with worded ribbon. Letterfly ’82, Triangle Poster CO. PGH., PA. Tel 371-0774. Colors are faded and ran in places. 22x14, 2 copies; Skerbeck Bros Shows. Bay Cliff carnival. Loc. – Lakeview Arena, Marquette, Sponsor – Bay Cliff Health Camp, May 28 thru June 2. Background is white and yellow, lettering is red and white, illustration is red, yellow, blue and black. Illustration is of clown face, pointing hand, carnival ride and edible treats in circle with worded ribbon. Letterfly ’82, Triangle Poster CO. PGH., PA. Tel 371-0774. 1984 written on front with black ink. Colors have run in places. 22x14; Schmidt Amusements. Iron County Fair, Fairgrounds Iron River, August 19 thru 22. Background is white, lettering is red, illustration is red, yellow and blue. Illustration is of a circular tent with a red pendant like flag on top surrounded by curls and squiggles. Triangle Poster Co. – PGH. PA. Tel. 371-0774. 22x14; Schmidt Amusements. Iron County Fair. Fairgrounds Iron River, August 15 thru 18. Background is white, lettering is red, illustration is red, yellow and blue. Illustration is of a circular tent with a red pendant like flag on top surrounded by curls and squiggles. Triangle Poster Co. – PGH. PA. Tel. 371-0774. Illustration has a faded dot pattern throughout. 22x14; Schmidt Amusements. Iron Co. Fair. Fairgrounds Iron River, August 15 thru 18. Background is white, lettering is red, illustration is red, yellow and blue. Illustration is of a circular tent with a red pendant like flag on top surrounded by curls and squiggles. Triangle Poster Co. – PGH. PA. Tel. 371-0774. Illustration is faded and clear and blue residue is on the bottom and top of the poster. 22x14; United States Postal Service, Run Away With The Circus, Available April 7, Stop by your post office to run off with these terrific stamps today. Or stop by a performance of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus to find them on sale! Background is blue and cream, text is white, black, and red, image is full color. Image is of a clown, an elephant, an acrobat, ringleader, and the four stamps – each person matches a stamp. Ringling Bros. 200 year seal on the right. Folded in half, pin holes. 13.75x11, 1966-1998, undated F 3 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Folder, Adam Bros. and Seils Bros. Combined Circus. Background is red and white, lettering is blue, illustration is red, blue, white, yellow and orange. Illustration is of a clown’s face and shoulders. Neal Walters Poster Corporation, Eureka Springs, Ark. Water damage at top and bottom of poster. Ink is faded in places. 28x21 [inches]; Adams Bros. and Seils Bros. Combined Circus. Background is yellow, lettering is red and illustration is grey, peach, black, white, gold, blue and magenta. Illustration is of woman on top of elephant. At bottom written: 1960 Caspian. Globe Poster Corp. Chicago. CF. 597. 28x20.5; Adams Bros. and Seils Bros. Circus. Sponsored by Fire Fights Crystal Falls. Afternoon and night, Tues. August 4. Background is yellow, lettering is yellow and red. Ink has faded and ran in places, tape residue, white paint splatters in various places and 1959 is written in pen on both copies. 27x21.5, 2 copies; Adams Bros. and Seils Bros. Circus. Sponsored by Fire Fights Crystal Falls, afternoon and night, Tuesday August 4.Background is yellow, lettering is yellow and red. White paint splatters in various places, ink has faded and 1959 is written in pen on the front. 27x21.5; Barnes and Daily Circus. Crystal Falls Runkle Park, Sponsor: fire department. Only day only 6 and 8 PM Sat. August 17. Background is white, lettering is red. Tape residue and pieces on the edge, middle of the poster creased. 28x20.5; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Sault Ste. Marie, U.S. Hi-Way 2 at city limits. Auspices: V.F.W. Aft. and Nite, Mon. July 25. Background is white, lettering is red and white. Printed in USA. Tape pieces on edges and ink is faded in various areas. 28x21; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Sault St. Marie, U.S. Hi-Way 2 at city limits. Afternoon and night, Mon. July 25. Background is white, lettering is red and white. Printed in USA. Ink is faded in various places. 28x21; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Petoskey Fair Grounds. Tues. July 26, Afternoon and Night. Background is white, lettering is red and white. Printed in the USA. Ink is faded in various places, tape residue in three places on the top of the poster. 28x21; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Paka Plaza, I-94 and19-50 Jackson. Mon. August 21 thru Wed. August 23. Background is white, lettering is white and red. Edges torn in places, tape residue and tape on most corners, ink is faded on lettering and background and 1978 is written in red marker on the front on the front of one and black on the other. One is vertical, one is horizontal. Ink is faded on the other. 28x21, 2 copies; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Paka Plaza, Clinton Street at I-94, Jackson. Monday August 20 thru Wednesday. August 22. Background is white, lettering is red and white. Lettering and poster design is horizontal. Ink is faded and has run in places on all three. Duct tape and residue on the back edges of the poster on one poster. 1979 is written in black marker on the front of two. One is vertical and two are horizontal. 28x21, 3 copies; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Paka Plaza, Clinton Street at I-94 Jackson. Mon. August 20 thru Wed. August 22. Background is white, lettering is red and white. Lettering and poster design are vertical. Ink is faded and staple holes in various places on both copies. 28x22, 2 copies; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Paka Plaza, 1-94 and 19-50, Jackson. Mon. August 21 thru Wed. August 23. World Largest Circus. Background is white and yellow, lettering is red, black, white and blue, illustration is orange, black yellow and red. Illustration is of a lion with its mouth open. The Enquirer Printing Co. Cinti, . – No. 52 FP. 1978 written on the front with black marker, left edge is torn and staple holes on the edges. Informational section of poster is attached with adhesive, tape residue on the back and ink is faded in areas throughout. 29x28; Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Clinton St. at I-94 Jackson. Monday August 20 thru Wednesday August 22. Background is white, red and blue, lettering is red, and illustration is yellow, red, white and blue. Illustration is of clown face and its shoulders. No. 72. C. Staples holes in edges and ink is faded in places throughout on both copies. 27.5x21.5, 2 copies; Birnham Bros. Great 3 Ring Circus. Background is yellow and orange, lettering is black, white, purple and orange, illustration is yellow, orange and black. Illustration is of lion with its mouth open. Now only 75¢. Acme Show Print, Hugo, Oklahoma. Burn holes and discoloration on the bottom. Coloring is faded in areas throughout. 27x21; Carson and Barnes 5 Ring America’s Largest Wild Animal Circus. Crystal Falls Tuesday 2:00 and 8:00 PM July 9, the western location, auspices: Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club. Under a gigantic big top. These posters donated as a public service by: First Nat’l Bank of Crystal Falls, Lud Stoor Ins. Agency-Rodger and Fred Stoor Agents. Background is yellow and red, lettering is red, black, blue and green, illustration is orange and black. Illustration is of tiger “breaking through” the poster. Central Show Printing Co., Inc., Mason City, Iowa. Ink faded or run in areas, one has fold marks and tape damage. 27x21.5, 2 Copies; Carson and Barnes Circus. Background is blue, lettering is gradient red to orange and dark pink to light pink. Illustration is blue, red, white and black and of a clown’s head. Tape and tape residue on back and fold lines. 22x34; Carson and Barnes Five Ring Circus. Marquette, Marquette County Fairgrounds County Road #553. Friday 2:00 and 8:00 Aug 14. Sponsor: Marquette Fair Board. Under the Best Big Top on Earth. Background is white and lettering is black. Ink is faded, tape on the back and fold lines are apparent. 24x17; Carson and Barnes Circus. Sat July 8 Ishpeming Al Quaal Recreation Area. Show times 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Bishop Frederic Baraga Knights of Columbus, Morrison’s Miracle Drug Store – Ishpeming, Jim’s Jubilee Food – Ishpeming. Background is yellow, lettering is black and red, photographs are of clowns, tight rope walkers, elephant and circus ten. Graphics in color. Copyright 2006 Graphics 2000 Las Vegas, NV. 23.5 x18, 2 copies; Carson and Barnes Five-Ring Circus. Fri Aug 14 Sands Marquette County Fairgrounds. Show times 2:00 and 8:00 PM Marquette County Fair. Posters donated as a public service by: Sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Midwest Inc., Marquette, Michigan. Background is white and yellow, lettering is red, black and white and photographs are of clowns, acrobats and the inside of the circus tent. Graphics in color. 1992 written on front with pencil. Tape on one edge. 23.5x18; Carson and Barnes Circus. Sat July 8, Ishpeming, Al Quaal Recreation Area, Shows 2 and 7 PM. The Big One! Under the Biggest Big Top on Earth! Hosted by Bishop Frederic Baraga, Knights of Columbus. www.carsonbarnescircus.com Background is white, text is black, purple, and red/yellow gradient. Photo is of clowns, elephant, and performers outside a tent, in full color. Copyright 2006. Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada. Little black ink specks all over. In pencil on back: 2006. 18x24; Carson and Barnes 5 ring circus. Wait for the big one! After the minnows comes the whale! America’s only travelling big top. Background is white and red, text is red and white, no illustration. Discoloration, tear at the top. In pencil on back: Oshkosh 1992. 19x25; Carson and Barnes 5 ring circus Kimberly Industrial Park. (Kennedy Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.) Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18. The auspices Kiwanis Club of Kimberly. The biggest big top on earth. Background is white, text is blue and red, no illustration. Fading of the ink. Piece missing from top on one. Vertical, one back of one: 1989. 27x21, 3 copies; Carson and Barnes 5 ring circus. Kimberly Industrial Park. (Kennedy Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.) Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18. The auspices Kiwanis Club of Kimberly. The biggest big top on earth. One day only, rain or shine. Coming in all its vast entirety. Background is white, text is blue and red, no illustration. Fading of the ink. Horizontal. In pencil on back of one: 1989. One copy has very ripped edges. 27.5x21, 8 copies; Carson and Barnes Circus. Kimberly Industrial Park. (Kennedy Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.) Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18. The auspices Kiwanis Club of Kimberly. Giant zoo, horse fair. The biggest big top on earth. Background is white and yellow, text is orange, yellow, red, and black, illustration is grey, black, white, red, blue, green, orange, and yellow. Illustration of clown tipping hat, elephant, outside of circus tent. Information part is attached to bottom, some coming loose. Some glue marks visible, illustration is missing there. Vertical. Some fading of ink. 31x22, 2 copies; Carson and Barnes Circus. Crystal Falls, the western location. Tues July 9, 2 and 8 PM, rain or shine. 5 rings, Giant zoo, 25 elephants. Background is white and yellow, text is orange, yellow, red, and black, illustration is grey, black, white, red, blue, green, orange, and yellow. Illustration of clown tipping hat, elephant, outside of circus tent. Information part is attached to bottom. 1985 in pencil on front. Horizontal. Some staining. 30x31; Carson and Barnes. World’s largest travelling circus and menagerie. Kimberly Industrial Park. (Kennedy Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.) Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18. The auspices Kiwanis Club of Kimberly. 20 elephants, lions, tigers, ligers, camels, llamas, zebras, pygmy hippo, 60 horses and pony. See the white rhino. See the reticulated giraffe. Free to the public circus morning. See the unloading, feeding, and watering of the circus animals. Background is white and green, text is red, white, cream, orange, and gradient yellow/orange, photo is in color. Photo of 15 elephants, 1 white rhino, and a giraffe. Design and Printed by Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada. and and Barnes. 5 ring circus. Kimberly Industrial Park. (Kennedy Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.) Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18. The auspices Kiwanis Club of Kimberly. One day only. Worth coming 100 miles to see! Under the biggest big top on earth! Coming in all its vast entirety! Background is white and blue, lettering is yellow, white, red, and blue, no illustrations. Design and Printed by Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site information is faded and spotted, tear on left side. Info on attached page. 32x23.5, 2 copies; Carson and Barnes. 5 ring circus. Kimberly Industrial Park. (Kennedy Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.) Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18. The auspices Kiwanis Club of Kimberly. Coke emblem. Background is white, lettering is red and white, photo in color. Photo of aerial view of circus tent and trailers setting up. Words are fading, info on separate page. 1989 in ink on back. 32x23.5; Carson and Barnes. 5 ring circus. Jackson, adj. to Westwood Mall, 4:30 and 8 PM, Thu. July 6. Background is white, letters are red, no illustration. Printing info is unreadable. Ink is faded or has run. Adhesive residue on edges. 21x28; Carson and Barnes. 5 ring circus. Marquette, Marquette County Fairgrounds, 2 and 8 Tues July 19. Sponsor Marquette County Fair. Under the biggest big top earth. Background is yellow, letters are yellow and black. No illustrations. Tape on all edges, clear. Probably attached to another poster at some point. 18x23, 2 copies; Carson and Barnes. 5 ring circus. Marquette, Marquette County Fairgrounds, 2 and 8 Tues July 19. Sponsor Marquette County Fair. Under the biggest big top earth. Free to the public circus morning, See the unloading, feeding, and watering of the circus animals. Background is yellow and white, letters are red, white, yellow, and black, picture in color. Picture of giraffe, rhino, lion, hippo, a lot of elephants. World’s largest travelling menagerie. Info is attached. Tape on each edge. 1994 in pencil on back. 35x24; Carson and Barnes, 5 ring circus. Sat August 3. Renssellaer. Jasper County fairgrounds. Shows at 2 and 7 PM. Sponsored by Renssellaer Rotary Club. Background is white, text is red, blue, yellow, and red/orange gradient, photo in color. Photo of elephants standing on each other, outside circus tent. 1996 Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-798-6181. Tape on edges, large rip in bottom left corner. On back in black marker For Clarue, underlined. 18x24; Carson and Barnes Circus. Crystal Falls, Auspices: Kiwanis Club, western location, Tues July 9, 2 and 8 PM, Rain or shine. Background is white and yellow, text is orange, yellow, red, and black, illustration is grey, black, white, red, blue, green, orange, and yellow. Illustration of clown tipping hat, elephant, outside of circus tent. Information part faded and has run. Tape along edges. 25.5x22, 1959-2006, undated F 4 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Folder, Carson and Barnes, 5 ring circus. Escanaba, UP State Fair Grounds, Sat 2 and 6 PM, July 15. Auspices BPO Elks #354. Under a gigantic big top. These posters donated as a public service by Northern Michigan Bank, Escanaba, Michigan, Rapid River, Michigan, Bark River, Michigan. Background is white, text is red and black, illustration is yellow, black, red, and white. Illustration is of laughing clown. Central Show Printing Company Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 1978 in green pen on front. 27.5x21.5 [inches], 2 copies; Carson and Barnes 5 Ring America’s Largest Wild Animal Circus. Kimberly, Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 18, Auspices The Kiwanis Club of Kimberly incorporated. Industrial Park, corner of Kennedy and Eisenhower Rd. These posters donated as a public service by Discount on advance tickets, Mid Tech Paper Corp. Schmidt Oil Co. Background is yellow and red, lettering is red, black, blue and green, illustration is red, green, orange, black, white, and blue. Illustration is of tiger “breaking through” the poster. 1989 in pencil on back. Top and bottom have ripped cardboard like something was once attached. Ink is faded. 27x21.5; Carson and Barnes 5 ring circus. Thurs Aug 7, Ishpeming, Al Quaal, Recreation area, Showtimes 4:30 and 7:30. Bishop Frederic Baraga, Knights of Columbus, Morrison’s Drug Store. Our Newest Circus Star! Baby Jennie born Sept 6, 1998, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Background is yellow, lettering is red, black, and gradient red/yellow, photo is in color. Photo of standing baby elephant in circus tent. Copyright 2001, Designed and Printed by Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-798-6181. 24x18, 3 copies; Carson and Barnes 5 ring circus. Crystal Falls, the western location, Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 9, Auspices Kiwanis Club. Background is white, lettering is red and white, no illustration. Ink is faded and has run. 28x21, vertical, 2 copies; Carson and Barnes 5 ring circus. Crystal Falls, the western location, Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 9, Auspices Kiwanis Club. Background is white, lettering is red and white, no illustration. Ink is faded and has run. 28x21, horizontal; Carson and Barnes Circus. Crystal Falls, western location, Tues July 9, 2 and 8 PM, Rain or shine. Auspices Kiwanis Club. Giant zoo, horse fair. The biggest big top on earth. Background is white and yellow, text is orange, yellow, red, and black, illustration is grey, black, white, red, blue, green, orange, and yellow. Illustration of clown tipping hat, elephant, outside of circus tent. Information part is attached to bottom, some coming loose. Faded and ran. On back: Save for Fr. Jim Challancin. 25.5x22; Carson and Barnes Circus. Crystal Falls, western location, Tues July 9, 2 and 8 PM, Rain or shine. Giant zoo, horse fair. The biggest big top on earth. 5 rings, giant zoo, 25 elephants. Background is white and yellow, text is orange, yellow, red, and black, illustration is grey, black, white, red, blue, green, orange, and yellow. Illustration of clown tipping hat, elephant, outside of circus tent. Information part is attached to bottom, some coming loose. Faded and ran. In pencil on back: 1985. 31x31; Carson and Barnes 5 Ring America’s Largest Wild Animal Circus. Crystal Falls, Tues 2 and 8 PM, July 9, the western location, Auspices: Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club. These posters donated as a public service by First National Bank of Crystal Falls, Ludstoor Insurance Agency, Rodger and Fred, Store Agents. Background is yellow and red, lettering is red, black, blue and green, illustration is red, green, orange, black, white, and blue. Illustration is of tiger “breaking through” the poster. 1989 in pencil on back. Top and bottom have ripped cardboard like something was once attached. Ink is faded. Central Show Printing Co. Inc., Mason City, Iowa. 1985 on back of one in pencil, on back of another Save for Fr. Jim Challancin. 27x21.5, 3 copies; Detroit’s Circus. History on parade. Detroit Historical Museum. Opening Oct 19, Woodward and Kirby, Tues – Sat 9:30 AM through 5:00 PM. Aerialists, acrobats, clowns, animal acts. Background is white and red, lettering is black and red, illustration is black, white, orange, blue and green. Illustration of 2 men in chariots each with 4 horses. Info part is attached with tape. Adhesive residue on each edge. Site info is spotted and has run a bit. 1983 on back in blue pen.28x28; Elf Khurafeh 1988 Shrine Circus. IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan, Sat Jan 9 through Sun Jan 17, 1988. Background is blue and red, lettering is orange, yellow and black, illustration is red, yellow, black, white and blue. Illustration of laughing clown face. Site info is in yellow ribbon. Words are blacked out. 23x18; Ford Brothers Circus. Ishpeming, Mon July 11 6 and 8 PM. Sponsored The Lions Club, Al Quaal recreation area. Background is white, red, and blue, lettering is black, red, blue and yellow, illustration is red, blue, yellow, and white. Illustration of aerialists, elephant, clown, tiger, lion, women on horse, woman on elephant. Site info is attached, in hand writing not text. Tape on bottom of site info. Piece missing from poster, bottom right corner. There is a printing co. but it’s covered up. Ink is faded and ran. 35x21; ‘Ford Brothers Circus. Ishpeming, Mon July 11 6 and 8 PM. Sponsored The Lions Club, Al Quaal recreation center. Background is white, red, and blue, lettering is black, red, blue and yellow, illustration is red, blue, yellow, and white. Illustration of clown face. Enquirer printing. Number 72. Tape on bottom of site info. 35x21; Ford Brothers Circus. Ishpeming, Mon July 11 6 and 8 PM. Sponsored The Lions Club, Al Quaal recreation center. Background is black, red, and white, lettering is red, yellow, white and black, illustration is yellow, white, red, black, and orange. Illustration of roaring lion. Piece ripped out of site info. 1983 in black pen on front. Tape on it. Enquirer Printing Co. Cinti. O. No. 70 Fp. On back: Debbie Gallion save. 28.5x28; Franzen Bros. Circus. Jackson, Camp International Inc., 2010 E. High Street, 5:30 and 8 PM, Sponsored Jackson Business and Professional Women’s Club, Fri Sept 1. Coming America’s Favorite Show, Under the big top. Background is red and white, text is black and red, illustration is red, white, yellow, orange, and black. Illustration of three lion. Copyright Franzen Bros. Circus, 1987. Tape on corners. 35x25; Franzen Bros. Circus. Crystal Falls, Runkel Lake Ball Park, 2:30 and 7 PM, Sponsored by Crystal Falls Kiwanis Club, Sat July 30. Coming America’s Favorite Show, Under the big top. Background is red and white, text is black and red, illustration is red, white, yellow, orange, and black. Illustration of three lion. Wrinkled at top. Copyright Franzen Bros. Circus, 1987. 35x25, 2 copies; Hoxie Bros. Circus. Albion Circus Grounds, Sun 3 PM, Aug 17, Sponsored by Jaycees. Background is white and blue, text is red and white, no illustration. Lettering has run. One copy says 1980 in blue ink, staple holes, pieces missing, tried to tape holes back in. 1 copy on paper, 1 on cardboard. 26x21, 2 copies; Hoxie Bros. Circus. Under the Big top. Albion, Sun Aug 17, 3 PM Only, One day only, Sponsored Jaycees. Background is yellow, white, and blue, text is red, white, and orange, illustration is red, white, and blue. Illustration is of a clown gesturing towards some of the lettering. 1980 in blue ink on front. Site Info is separate and attached. 28x28; Hoxie Bros. Circus. Albion, Sun Aug 17, 3 PM Only, Sponsors Jaycees. Background is white and red, text is red, illustration is red, white, blue and yellow. Illustration of laughing clown, head and shoulders. 1980 in blue pen. Site info is separate. 34.5x20.5; Hoxie Bros. Great American Circus. Ypsilanti Township, Ridge and Holmes road, sponsor Washtenaw County 40, ET 8, Honor Arm American Leaders. Sun 3 and 6, Sept 2. Background is blue and white, text is white, blue, and red, no illustration. Ink is faded and ran. 28x21; Kelly Miller 3 Ring Circus. Background is purple, lettering is yellow and orange and black, illustration is red, white, black, and pink. Illustration of clown tipping a small hat. Designed and printed by Graphics 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-798-6181. 1988 on back in pencil. 22.5x18; Kelly Miller 3 ring circus. Background is yellow, text is white, red, blue and black, illustration is grey, red, and white. Spotted gradation on background from red to yellow. Illustration of standing elephant with red head piece. Designed and printed by Graphics 2000 Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-798-6181. 1988 in pencil on back. 22.5x18; Kelly Miller 3 ring circus. Background is mainly red, sort of explosion looking to black. Lettering is yellow and white and cream, illustration is dark and light blue, grey and black. Illustration is of an elephant with neckpiece, clown hat with pom pom. Graphics 2000 Las Vegas, Nevada. 1988 in pencil on back. 22.5x18; Kelly Miller 3 ring circus. Background is cream, text is red, illustration is cream and red. Illustration of elephant with pom pom. On back “1987 Used at end of season when red logo paper was gone”. 22.5x18; Kelly Miller 3 ring circus. St. Ignace, Wed July 29, 4:30 and 7:30 Rain or shine, Auspices: Mackinac County Fair Association. Mackinac County Fair Grounds, Brevort Lake Road, Moran ..25 m. west of 123. Information is separate. Background is yellow, explosion to red. Text is purple, white, blue and red, illustration is pink, blue, grey and black. Illustration of elephant with pom pom. Site info is faded, attached with tape. On back 1987 in pencil. 26.5x24.25; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus. Marquette, North of Lakeview Arena, 4:30 and 7:30 PM, Fri July 29, Auspices Marquette Area Jaycees. Background is white, lettering is red, no illustration. Horizontal. Lettering is faded and has run, some are missing corners. 1988 in pencil on back. 21x28, 7 copies; Kelly Miller Bros. Circus. Ann Arbor, Elsworth Rd. and Airport Blvd., west of State St., Sat June 25 11AM, 2 and 6 PM. Sun June 26 2 and 4:30 PM. Background is white, lettering is red, no illustration. Ink is faded and run. 1988 in pencil on back. 21x28; Kelly Miller 3 ring. Casselman, Casselman Restauparc, Tues Aug 15, 4:30 and 7:30. Background is blue and white, text is yellow, and red, illustration is white, blue, light pink and mauve. Illustration of clown tipping his hat. Water damage at bottom. Ink is faded and ran. Staple holes all over. 1989 in pen on back. 27x21.5; Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. 2nd largest circus. Crystal Falls, Afternoon and night, Wed Aug 19. Background is cream and blue, text is cream and red, no illustration. Copyright is unreadable. Tape and tissue on top. 28x21.5; Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus. Background is black, white, and red, text is red, yellow, and black, image is brown, yellow, black, white, red and orange. Illustration of acrobats, clowns, elephant with woman on top, horse with woman on top, lion, tiger. Bottom: No 63 UP. Rip on top and side. On back in pencil: Bremen, Ind. 1986. 28x21.5; Kelly Miller 3 ring circus. Background is white, red, and yellow, text is red, black, and white, image is red, yellow, black and white. Illustration of a lion. Colors have faded and run. Enquirer Printing Co., Cincinnati, O, 412 E. 6th Street, No 52FP. Bremen, Ind, 1986 on back. 28x21.5; Kelly Miller 3 ring circus. Hillsboro, Thurs Aug 16, 4:30 and 7:30 PM, Hillsboro Firemans Memorial Park, Auspices Hillsboro Firemans’ Memorial Park. Background is white, red fade to black, text is cream, yellow, white, red, and purple, image is light blue, dark blue, grey, and black. Illustration of elephant with pom pom. Tape on left, right and top sides all the way around. Faded and run. 1990 in pencil on back. 28x21.5; Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. 2nd largest circus. Crystal Falls, Afternoon and night, Wed Aug 19. Background is cream and blue, text is red and white, no image. Printing info is unreadable. Tape in corners and top. Ink is faded and has run. Some rips and tears. 2 horizontal, 1 vertical. 28x21; Carson and Barnes (in small text near bottom). Milwaukee’s One and Only. Great Circus Parade. Sun July 14, 2 PM, Downtown. Enlarged and improved beyond all former years for the season of 1985. Souvenir presented by the Milwaukee Journal. List of various events. Background is white and yellow, text is multicolored, 10 color pictures. Pictures of clowns, musicians, old fashioned circus carts, illustration of a liger, various animals. 12986 on back in pencil. 23x14; The Great Circus Parade. Milwaukee – July 12, 1987. Wisconsin’s National Treasure. Background is grey-white, text is mostly red and red/yellow/green/blue gradient, image is mostly blue and pink also with orange, brown, grey, etc. Large image is of a clown juggling five balls, small images around include four horse drawn circus carts with animals in them, a marching band, and a circus train. White border around entire image. Small at bottom: The “Official” Milwaukee 1987 Great Circus Parade Poster; Copyright 1987 Spectrum Creative Inc. 17.25x23; “The Great Circus Parade” ™ Wisconsin’s National Treasure. 75 Resplendent Circus Wagons. 750 Herculean Horses. The Phenomenal 40-Horse Hitch and the Huge Two Hemispheres Bandwagon, First Teamed Together in Milwaukee in 1904. Sunday, July 15, 1990. 2 P.M. Downtown Milwaukee. Background is mainly yellow and maroon, text is white and black, image is multi colored, mainly yellows and browns. Image is of a large team of horses pulling a golden carriage with “Eastern Hemisphere” on it and a large brass band on top. The band has banners saying: Great Britain; France; Germany; Barnum and Bailey; Austria; Belgium; Italy. There are country crests on the carriage by each banner. In upper left is a small carriage that says Asia with banners: East India; Asia Minor; China; Japan. A few people sit on the Asia carriage. There is a bit of a landscape in the background. White border around entire image. Small at bottom: Color Separations/Printing Courtesy of Mandel, Milwaukee. Some pins holes in corners and along bottom edge. Some spots along edges. Back has some water damage. In pencil on back: 1990 Milw. Circus Parade; Hi Jim, Sorry I missed you, Fred; Circus. 26x22; The Great Circus Parade. Wisconsin’s National Treasure, Milwaukee, July 17, 1988. Background is speckled grey, text is yellow and red, image is mainly white, red, blue, and yellow with other colors. Image is of a large smiling clown, there is a team of horses pulling a cart at the bottom, a train to the clown’s upper left, women on horses on the clown’s right, a city line below the clown on the left, an elephant in the top left corner, a giraffe in the top right corner. The text is in blue and yellow banners. White border around the entire image. Small at bottom: The Official 1988 Great Circus Parade Poster. – Milwaukee’s 25th Anniversary – Commemorative Edition – Copyright Spectrum Creative Inc. 1988. Some discoloration in white areas and on the entire back. Pin hole in corners. 17x26; Carson and Barnes 5 Ring Circus. Jackson. Auspices: Jaycees. Adj. to Westwood Mall. Thursday 4:30 and 8:00 P.M. July 6. Background is off-white, text is red, no image. Staple holes in corners, missing bottom right corner, some tears along left edge. Tape on back near top. Ink marks in the 6. Between the Thursday and the large 6 someone’s written in black ink 1978. Publishing info at bottom is unreadable. 21x28, 1978-2000, undated F 5 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.
File Oversize Folder, Mills Bros. 3 Ring Circus. 25th Anniversary Tour. Saline, 3:45 and 8:00 P.M. Mon. May 4. Tons of Elephants, Menagerie and Horse Show, Auspices: Kiwanis Club, Location: Circus Showgrounds. Background is cream, red, and yellow, text is red, white, blue, and yellow, image is greys. Image is a photo of four elephants on hind legs, front one is holding a girl in trunk; in the first C of circus is a girl on an elephant’s trunk. There are four red and white starts, one large blue star with grey shadow. Star holds the “Tons of Elephants” text. Wavy at bottom due to water damage. Discoloration. 1964 in pencil on back. 22x28 [inches]; Moslem Temple 76th Annual Shrine Circus. April 18, 1984. Jackson, Jackson Community College. Background is mainly white and yellow, text is black, red, and brown/yellow gradient, image is mainly yellow and black/blue. Image is of an elephant, a tiger, and a lion; a clown at the bottom with a drum, drum has the date in it, stars and starbursts from around drum; shrine logo. In black ink at bottom is handwritten: Tickets on Sale 787-1155. Artist mark after “circus” small. Spots on back. 16x20; Moslem Temple 80th Annual Shrine Circus. March 30 – 4:30 and 7:30 P.M. Westwood Mall. Sneak Preview March 29 – 7 P.M. in the Mall. 100 Free Tickets given away during preview. For information call 787-7900. Background is white, red, and blue, text is black and red, image is red, white, orange, and black. Image is of a juggling clown and three tigers surrounded by stars. Artist info below third tiger. Shrine logo. In black in after phone number: or 750-9006. Info is on a separate paper pasted over previous info. On back in black ink is written 1988. 16x20; 1989 Shrine Circus. Moslem Temple 81st Annual. We Travel Miles So Children Smile. Tickets Available at Westwood Mall, April 11, Shows 4:30 and 7:30. Tarzan Terbini Producer. Background is yellow, white, and green, text is red, green, and black, image is multicolored. Image is of a ringmaster leading a bunch of clowns, a clown riding an elephant, a tiger and another large cat. Near bottom is Shrine logo, children, and clown on a unicycle. Show info is on separate paper pasted on top of previous info. Small at bottom: Proceeds from this Shrine Circus benefit Shrine Temple operations only. “They do not benefit Shriners Hospitals for crippled children.” Top right corner is creased, some spots on back. 18x24; The Shrine Circus. I.M.A. Sports Arena. Your Wildest Dreams Come True! January 14 to 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Background is blue and white, text is red, black, blue, and yellow/red gradient, image is red and black/white. Image is of an elephant near the center and a fez on the S in Shrine at top. Fez says Elf Khurafeh. Background in blue is covered in stars. Star in middle of first C of circus. Small at bottom: Proceeds from this activity will go to the general fund and not for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children. They are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes. 1989 on back in pencil. 16x23.5; 75th Annual Moslem Temple Shrine Circus. The Circus With A Heart. Jackson, Jackson Community College Fieldhouse, Thursday, March 31, 1983, Performances 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Background is red and green, text is white, yellow, and black, image is white, yellow, black/grey, and green. Image near top is of a clown with hands up, at bottom an elephant with blanket and headpiece – text in blanket. Five stars around edges. Printing is off in the green of the blanket. Tape has ripped off some white along edges. One still has tape on front and back. 22x28 3 copies; Sells and Gray 3 Ring Circus. Escanaba Fair Grounds. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council 640. Performances 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. Mon. July 28. Background is yellow and white, text is red, image is red, white, and blue. Two images of clowns at top, photo of three elephants with headpieces near middle, two stars at bottom. In blue pen at bottom of one is 1975. Info is on separate piece attached at bottom. One has damage on the left edge. Dirty. On lower right, partially covered: No. 71-UP. 21x35, 2 copies; Sells and Gray Circus. Escanaba Fair Grounds. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council 640. Performances 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. Mon. July 28. Background is white, text is red, image is red, yellow, blue, and white. Large image of a clown with ruffle and hat with a pompom. Two stars near bottom. In blue pen at bottom is 1975. Info is on separate piece attached at bottom. Image info covered by the show info. 21x35.5; Sells and Gray Circus. 3-Rings-3. Escanaba Fair Grounds. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council 640. Performances 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. Mon. July 28. Background is yellow and white, text is red, image is red, white, and blue. Image of full clown in top left quarter. Two stars at bottom. In blue pen at bottom is 1975. Info is on separate piece attached at bottom. On lower right partially covered by info: No. 56-UP. Tissue stuck to back. 21x35; Sells and Gray Circus. Escanaba Fair Grounds. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council 640. Mon. 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. July 28. Background is blue and white, text is white and red, no image. In pen at bottom is 1975. One has tape and residue along all sides. Staple holes near all edges. Ripped at top and bottom left corner. 22x28, 2 copies on cardboard, 4 on paper; Sells and Gray Circus. Escanaba Fair Grounds. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council 640. Performances 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. Mon. July 28. Background is white with a little black and red, text is red with a little yellow and black, image is black, red, yellow, white, and blue. Image is of acrobats, tightrope walker, woman on a horse, two tigers, man on stilts, clown, and woman on decorated elephant. Two stars at bottom. In blue pen at bottom is 1975. Info is on separate piece attached at bottom. On lower left, covered by info: No. 63-UP. Tissue on back, some tape residue. 21x35; Sells and Gray Circus. Escanaba Fair Grounds. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council 640. Performances 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. Mon. July 28. 3 Rings Under A Huge Canvas Tent. Background is yellow, red, and white, text is red, white, blue and a little black, image is red, yellow, black and a little blue. Image is of a roaring lion on left side, two blue stars near bottom. One has in blue pen at bottom 1975. Info is on separate piece attached at bottom. At bottom under info: No. 52-UP. Small tears, discoloration, tissue stuck to backs of two. 28.5x28, 3 copies; Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus. The Greatest Show on Earth. Afternoon and Night. Air Ventilated Tent 20* Cooler – Complete in all its Vast Immensity. Port Huron, Chippewa Golf Driving Range, Monday August 16. Background is beige, text is red and two shades of blue, image is red, off-white, and blue. Image is photo of a smiling clown in ruffle and small hat, on left side. Stamp next to 16, can’t read all of it but partially: Union Label Registered Ringling Bro. Circus. Dirty, a little water damage, pin rips in corners, tape on back. Show info on separate page attached at bottom. On back, upside down at bottom in pen: Bob Loeffler, August 16, 1954. 28x29; Circus World Museum. Baraboo, Wisconsin. Background is white, text is red, yellow, and black, images are full color photos. Photos of circus tent with horse carts in font, circus trains, circus cart, woman on elephant and two other elephants with front feet on first elephant, mini circus cart, aerial of circus, man with llama, woman and kids with llama, kids in mini circus cart, poster collage. At bottom: Owned by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. On back in pencil: acquired for Dick Osland 1986. 22x28; Kenneth Feld Presents Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, The Greatest Show on Earth. © 1992 Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. Text is neon yellow and pink, image is full color, background is red. Image is of a painter clown and a patriotic clown. Can see some others in the background and some showgirls. Fold lines in eighths, some tape at top. 34.5x22; Old Fashioned Circus, Under the Big Top, Jackson Sports Arena. Wed. July 20, 4:00 and 7:30 P.M., Fun For Young and Old. Triangle Poster Co. Pgh., Pa. – 412 371-0774. Style No. A-103. Text is red and black, background is yellow and white, image is black/grey, yellow, red, white. Image is of an elephant on a podium, the date info is in the blanket on his back, there’s a crowd small at the bottom. 22x28, 1954-1992, undated F 6 In: Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection, 1905, 2011, undated » Rev. James Challancin Circus Collection.