Engerer Family Papers Collection
Dublin Core
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Subject
Federal Theatre Project (U.S.).
Shepherd Dog Club of America
United States. Works Progress Administration.
Animals in the performing arts.
Animal welfare.
Circus animals.
Circus--United States--History.
Lion attacks.
Kennels--New York (State)--Long Island.
Menageries.
Police dogs.
Long Island (N.Y.).
Queens County (N.Y.).
Circus performers.
Dog trainers.
Lion trainers.
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Collection Items
"Captain Engerer and His Performing Police Dogs" AdvertisementAn advertisement for "Captain Engerer and His Performing Police Dogs" describing the dogs and their talents.
Lion in CageA photograph of a lion crossing a balance beam in a cage as onlookers watch from outside the bars.
Lion Mauling Newspaper ArticlwA newspaper article from "The Sun" published June 15, 1963 describing a mauling Captain Engerer received from one of his big cats.
Captain Engerer's Police Dog Training Academy PostcardA postcard advertising Captain Engerer's Police Dog Training Academy.
Ernest Engerer, Jr. Performing with DogA photograph of Ernest Engerer, Jr. performing with a German Shepard as part of his father's show.
Captain Engerer's Society Circus ProgrammeA theatrical programme for a performance by "Captain Engerer's Society Circus"
Lion Leaps through Flaming HoopA lion leaps through a flaming hoop as part of a circus performance.
Police Dog Training Academy ProgramA program for a performance put on by Captain Engerer's Police Dog Training Academy featuring a photograph of Captain Engerer and the "police sleuth"…
Engerer Circus StrongmanA stongman from the Engerer Circus lifts a heavily loaded barbell.
Police Academy Event FlyerAn advertising flyer for "17 Outstanding Animal Acts" to be presented by Captain Engerer's Police Dog Training Academy on August 25th c. 1920s.