scan of black and white photo of a man riding on one of the circus elephants. A crowd is gathered around, and the poultry house can be seen in the background.
Black and white photo image of a parade during Circus Day in Portsmouth. Generally a parade would be given for the coming of the circus. It was usually set in June, following a Memorial Day Parade in May.
Clear glass bottle with blue and white painted label. Front label is a blue A in a white circle on a blue square. On back side in white print: "Circle "A" Brand The sign of Highest Quality Beverages. 7 fluid ounces. Property of Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, Portsmouth, Ohio." The Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. was listed at 616 Third (3rd) Street in the 1947 Portsmouth City Directory.
White, leather-like tag that opens like an envelope. Under flap is "Cindy Long, Assembly - Portsmouth, No. 134, Date - Oct. 16, 1963". At bottom in blue "Ohio (star) Rainbow". Material stitched at top - some stains.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page: Advertisement for the Cincinnati, Portsmouth, and Virginia Railroad in the center, J. B. Rottingham, Mr. Murray, and the residence of J. E. Valjean
black & white page. The score and line-up of the August 11, 1869 baseball game played between the Portsmouth Riversides and the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Historical account of the typical life of a baseball player during game season.