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Backstein, Bert, 1901-1975

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1901 - 1975-06-28

Biography

Bert Backstein was one of the founders of Circus Model Builders, Inc. He was 73 years old when he died, and was buried in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Traveling circuses photo album, approximately 1930s-1940s

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-048
Scope and Contents Collection of b/w circus snapshots primarily featuring performers (trapeze artists, clowns, elephant and horseback riders) behind the scenes, set-up crews and animal handlers, as well as circus company trains, transport caravans, and circus animals (camels, elephants, horses, dogs). Many photos bear handwritten notes about location, date and/or the performer's name on verso; several are stamped with the Peoria and Decatur, Illinois addresses of circusiana hobbyists Roy Frietsch and Bert...
Dates: 1930 - 1940