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Baraboo Circus Celebration Parade
July 10, 1965
Charles P. (Chappie) Fox, left, standing at the microphone, moderating the annual circus celebration parade in Baraboo. He is the Circus World Museum director.
Baraboo Circus Celebration Parade
July 10, 1965
Fred C. Gollmar, 93, doffing his hat while riding in the annual circus celebration parade in Baraboo. He is a founder of the Gollmar Brothers Circus along with his four brothers. The parade was ded...
Knights of Columbus Funfest
August 4, 1965
A clown performing on a bicycle at the Knights of Columbus Funfest at Breese Stevens field. The event is a fund raiser for the benefit of crippled and handicapped children.
Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus
July 30, 1962
A circus clown on stilts is walking past the audience in the Big Top set up at the Dane County Fairgrounds.
Gene Clark as Rodeo Clown
July 22, 1965
Gene Clark is dressed in clown attire for a press preview of the 16th Annual Championship Rodeo at the Holmes No-Oaks Ranch. Proceeds from the rodeo go to the WSJ Empty Stocking Club and the Capita...
World's Championship Rodeo
June 24, 1964
A clown attempts to move a stubborn mule at the 15th annual World's Championship Rodeo at the Holmes No-Oak ranch.
