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LOWANDE, Oscar (1877-1956). Group of photographs of Lowande and Lowande Troupe. Sixteen photographs and snapshots of the circus equestrian – believed to be the first rider to perform a backward somersault from one horse to another while running in tandem – with Sig. Sautelle’s, Ringling Bros., and Forepaugh-Sells. Includes an Eisenmann cabinet photo of Lowande as a boy with sister Marietta; a cabinet photo at age 4; photographs of the Lowande troupe on horseback; and various snapshots and postcards. Also with a nomination form and correspondence to the Circus Hall of Fame (Sarasota) regarding Lowande and his induction into the Hall of Fame.