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1. Postcard - Jay Gould Circus car disaster, Slayton, MN

   Picture postcard with words "Slayton, Minn. Car Disaster, Jay Gould Circus," two car crash photos marked "Jackson car-6 killed" and "Slayton car-6 killed," and 12 "Think!" signs for State Auto Insurance Ass'n. Handwritten in pencil on the back is the address in Boston for Tuner Supply Co.

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Poster - Eddie Gould, the Candy Kid

   Poster for Eddie Gould, "The Candy Kid". Not one Gould Show Would Be Complete Without This "Little Star" (Comedian). Has a picture of Eddie Gould dressed in top-hat and tuxedo.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Poster - Eddie Gould, the Candy Kid

   Poster for "Little Star" , Eddie Gould, the "Candy Kid", a clever and funny comedian. The Gould Shows (Apr. 19 ?). Has a picture of Eddie Gould dressed in top-hat and tuxedo.

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Poster - Jay Gould Circus

   Oversize reproduction of poster for Jay Gould's Circus appearance at the Glencoe Centennial celebration on July 22, 23 & 24 (1955). Photos show a lion, Norma Capell, elephant trainer; Miss Robin, swinging ladder act; Paul Dejano, midget clown; Allens performing black bears; Captain Bob Capell & Liberty horses. Rave reviews summon the audience to the entertainment spectacle. Mounted on foam board.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Poster - Jay Gould circus, 1955

   Oversize reproduction of poster for Jay Gould's Circus appearance at the Glencoe Centennial celebration on July 22, 23 & 24 (1955). Photos show Trixie the elephant; Ski-Hi the diving dog; Jay Gould, owner; Bill Alcott, stilt man, Dot Burdette, gymnast; and Dorthy Capell on horse "Silver Lady". Rave reviews summon the audience to the entertainment spectacle. Mounted on foam board.

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Poster - Jay Gould Circus, 1955

   Photocopy of a poster for the Jay Gould Circus,1955. Includes photos of Gloria Gould and Patsy Gould along with the attractions.

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Poster - Jay Gould Circus, 1955

   Oversize scanned poster for the Great Jay Gould Circus for 1955. Photos show Jesse James III, aerialist Robin Gould, Johnny Red Dancer, pony rides for children, Gloria Gould, Jay Gould's Million Dollar Spectacle "We Light the Heavens", Patsy Gould, the Lord's Last Supper painting, clowns. The array of circus acts is listed and letters of recommendation are printed.

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. Poster - Jay Gould's Circus, 1955

   Oversize scanned poster for Jay Gould's Thirty Second Annual Million Dollar Circus appearance at the Glencoe Centennial celebration on July 22, 23 & 24 (1955). Photos show a lion, Norma Capell, elephant trainer; Miss Robin, swinging ladder act; Paul Dejano, midget clown; Allens performing black bears; Captain Bob Capell & Liberty horses, Trixie the elephant, Jay Gould, Ski-Hi the diving dog, Captain Buck's wild animals, Bill Alcott, Dot Burdette...

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Print, Photographic - Albrecht props

   Sepia toned negative and photograph of a circus ring set up inside an auditorium with a choral group on the stage and a small audience in chairs. (A Jay Gould Circus photo)

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Print, Photographic - Apparatus for "Cupid" the Wonder Dog & the Alcott Stage

    Sepia toned photograph of a crowd watching an outdoor dog show performance of the Jay Gould Circus. Leo Albrecht's dog "Cupid" performed a high diving act. Cupid the Wonder Dog would climb up the ladder and then dive off. In front of the Alcott Stage.

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Print, Photographic - Arbough's high wire troupe, hired by Jay E. Gould

    Sepia toned photographs (2) of aerial equipment set up on the street of an unknown town. Three aerialists, the Arbough's Troupe, are performing on the high wire for the Jay Gould Circus. Store signs visible in the background are Laughdrill's Furniture and King's.

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Print, Photographic - "Baby Mine" elephant-Jay E. Gould circus

    Sepia toned photograph of a large elephant with a foot chain. Jay Gould Circus ("Baby Mine").

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. Print, Photographic - Circus grounds-Jay E. Gould circus

    Sepia toned aerial photograph of midway attractions of an outdoor Jay Gould Circus at a fairground location. Note the "Iron Lung" trailer.

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Print, Photographic - Circus horse & rider-Gould circus

    Sepia toned photograph of a horse and female rider in an outdoor circus ring. Jay Gould Circus.

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. Print, Photographic - Cole Brothers 3 elephant act

    Sepia toned photograph showing three elephants performing in front of a grandstand filled with people. Jay Gould Circus. Jay E. Gould hired the Cole Brothers 3 elephant act for $500 a week after 1944.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Print, Photographic - "Cupid" the Wonder Dog

    Sepia toned photograph of aerial equipment and a jumping dog, Cupid the Wonder Dog. People below are holding a mat to catch the animal. Leo Albrecht's dog "Cupid" performed a high diving act. The dog would climb up the ladder and then dive off. Jay Gould Circus.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Print, Photographic - Cupid the Wonder Dog

    Sepia toned negative and photograph of a Jay Gould Circus aerial act with a jumping dog. Leo Albrecht's dog "Cupid" performed a high diving act. Cupid the Wonder Dog would climb up the ladder and then dive off. Jay Gould Circus Stage.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Print, Photographic - David Albrecht & Peter Stibal in circus parade

    Sepia toned photograph of a miniature Gould Circus wagon pulled by a two pony team in a parade. David Albrecht is the little boy sitting on the monkey cage built by Leo Albrecht. Peter Stibal is driving the team of ponies. A Ben Franklin store in an unknown town is in the background.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Print, Photographic - Doctors examining John Wilkes Booth mummy

    Black & white negatives (2) and one photograph of seven unidentified men examining a mummy (of John Wilkes Booth & shown in Jay Gould's Circus). More close-up photo is 2007-0003-019.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Print, Photographic - Doctors examining John Wilkes Booth mummy

    Black & white negative and photograph of seven unidentified men examining a mummy (of John Wilkes Booth & shown in Jay Gould's Circus). John Wilkes Booth had a broken thumb. More distant photo is 2007-0003-020.

    Record Type: Photo