Moolah Shrine Circus 1992

An assortment of photos of circuses performing in St. Louis have been found in my father's collection. Unfortunately, most are unlabeled and they all are mixed up. An effort is underway to sort the photographs and identify the herds and handlers. St. Louis, Missouri, is the hometown of ShowMe Elephants. It has been fun identifying these sets.

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

This group of photographs is identified as the 1992 Moolah Shrine Circus by an electronic display in the background. The ring curbs have changed from the blue and white patterns used previously at the shows in Busch Stadium. Veteran elephant handler Gary Thomas confirms the two foreground acts are those from the Hawthorn Corporation and identifies the handlers in each. The young African elephant act in the back is presented by Lou Ann Jacobs-Barreda.

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

The first Hawthorn act is presented by Roy Wells. The identity of the elephants is unknown.

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

The second Hawthorn act is presented by Allan Campbell, featuring two Asian cows and two Africans. The identity of the elephants is unknown, though the one-tusked African may be Tyke.

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

Moolah Shrine Circus, St. Louis, 1992
Courtesy of  M Easley

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