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Children attend the Shriners Circus

Four boys look up into the air as they watch a trapeze act (not pictured) at the Shriners Circus. The trapeze act is pictured in OrgLot74_1183. This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

Children watch trapeze act at Shriners Circus

This file contains 2 images on 1 negative. In the image on the left, trapeze artists perform at the Shriners Circus. In the image on the right, a girl in the audience looks up at the trapeze performance (not pictured). This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. These images were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

Children attend the Shriners Circus

Three children smile as they attend the Shriners Circus. This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

Circus performer on rearing horse

Photograph of a woman lying upside down on the back of a rearing horse. The woman, possibly a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus, is unidentified. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Performers with Al G. Barnes Circus

Photograph of a costumed man standing next to a horse and a costumed woman standing on the horse’s back. A trailer with the words “Al. G. Barnes Circus” painted on the side is visible in the background. The circus performers are unidentified. The number 27 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Circus performer

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a costume with a ruffled collar and posing next to a tent. He may be a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus. The number 22 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Circus performer

Photograph of an unidentified man in costume next to a tent. The costume is an imitation of a Chinese queue and clothing. He may be a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Circus performers

Portrait of five unidentified people in costume, sitting on the tongue of a trailer. The three men are wearing matching collared shirts, suspenders, and trousers, and the women are wearing matching skirts and tops with bead or rhinestone details. A tent is visible in the background. The people are unidentified but may be performers with the Al G. Barnes Circus.

Three men performing high-wire act

Photograph of three unidentified men in sailor suits. Two of the men are walking on a tightrope with a bar between them; the third man is on a bicycle balanced on the bar. The men are unidentified performers with the Blondin-Rellims High-Wire act; also see image No. 371N3225.

Circus acrobats performing

Photograph of two costumed acrobats performing. One acrobat, a man, is lifting the other, a woman, over above his head. Spectators are watching from stands in the background. The performers are unidentified.

Circus clown and duck

Photograph of a clown posing with a duck hitched to a tiny sulky with a doll seated inside. The clown is unidentified but may be a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Circus performers

Portrait of a woman standing between two clowns. She is wearing a jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The woman and clowns are unidentified but may be performers with the Al G. Barnes Circus. Also see image No. 371N4399.

Circus performer holding umbrella

Photograph of an unidentified circus performer in costume, posing with a large umbrella outside a tent. The performer may be part of the Al G. Barnes circus. The number 16 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower left corner of the image.

Circus performer

Portrait of a woman wrapped in a shawl. She is unidentified but may be a performer with the Al G. Barnes circus. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. Light leak on negative.

Picture of three women performing high-wire act

Photograph of a picture of three unidentified women performing on a tightrope. Two of the women are standing on the tightrope and the third woman is balancing in an arch above them, with her feet on the head of the woman on the right and her head against the head of the woman on the left. The background of the original photograph has been removed. Also see image No. 371N4384, 371N4322, and 371N4324.

Circus clown

Portrait of a clown in costume. The clown is unidentified but could be a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus. The number 15 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Circus clown

Portrait of a clown in costume, raising one index finger in the air. The clown is unidentified but could be a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Circus clown

Portrait of a clown in costume. The clown is unidentified but could be a performer with the Al G. Barnes Circus. The number 13 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Circus performers

Portrait of a clown posing with a woman wearing a jacket, collared shirt, and tie. They woman and clown are unidentified but may be performers with the Al G. Barnes Circus. Also see image No. 371N4401.

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