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Category: The 1930s

Irvin Hauser’s Childhood Speed Skates, Circa 1930s

Irvin Hauser’s Childhood Speed Skates, Circa 1930s

These are the speed skates that belonged to Irvin Hauser, and when he was young he was one of the fastest speed skaters in Brandon, Manitoba.
Conklin’s Famous Jumping Horses, Circa 1930s

Conklin’s Famous Jumping Horses, Circa 1930s

The carousel has always been a staple at the carnival and still is today.
Flying Scooters Ride, Circa 1930s

Flying Scooters Ride, Circa 1930s

This ride spins around with people riding the buckets attached by lines, this allows the ‘scooter’ to sway back and forth while riding.
Irvin Hauser’s Report Card from Brandon, Manitoba, Circa 1930s

Irvin Hauser’s Report Card from Brandon, Manitoba, Circa 1930s

Irvin Hauser was a very hard worker from an early age, and as it can be seen from his report card he was a hard working student as […]
Bingo at Age 19 with Monkey, Circa 1935

Bingo at Age 19 with Monkey, Circa 1935

Bingo seemed drawn towards the animals, he likely was carrying the monkey around as part of a bally act to draw crowds.
What Attracted Irvin Hauser to the Carnival

What Attracted Irvin Hauser to the Carnival

“The money at first, he was always doing odd jobs, so that was exciting. I think it was really close to where he grew up, he could almost […]
Johnny J. Jones Oriental and European Circus, 1932

Johnny J. Jones Oriental and European Circus, 1932

The many members of the Johnny J. Jones Exposition, at the South Florida Fair, February 12th, 1932.
Lou Dufour Circus Elephant Show, Circa 1930s

Lou Dufour Circus Elephant Show, Circa 1930s

A circus show with both elephants and performers doing tricks for the audience.
Lou Dufour Carnival, Circa 1930s

Lou Dufour Carnival, Circa 1930s

A large carnival midway of the 1930s.