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Stunt performers -- Niagara Falls -- N.Y. and Ont.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 233 Collections and/or Records:

Graham, Carlisle D., 1886-1905

 File — Box 250: Series Series 2 [Barcode: SC2110]
Identifier: Box 1
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Carlisle D. Graham and his barrel

Dates: 1886-1905

Hardy, James E., 1896

 File — Box 250: Series Series 2 [Barcode: SC2110]
Identifier: Box 1
Scope and Contents

Photographs of James E. Hardy, highwire performer

Dates: 1896

Hardy, James E, circa 1890s

 File
Scope and Contents

Facsimiles from the Dunlap collection showing the tight rope walker

Dates: circa 1890s

Henry Rechatin Wire Walker (HCF Photo's), 1975-1996

 Box — Box 182: [Barcode: SC0468]
Scope and Contents

Photographs, newspaper clippings, re: French Daredevil Henry Rechatin. Some relate to his 1975 high wire walk over the Whirlpool. Others to stunts around the world.

Dates: 1975-1996

Hicks, David, 1986

 File
Scope and Contents

Two photographic prints showing David Hicks preparing for a stunt

Dates: 1986

Hill, Red, 1931-1997

 File
Scope and Contents

Photographs and facsimiles and documents portraying William "Red" Hill Sr.'s barrel ride through the rapids.

Dates: 1931-1997

Hill, "Red" + "Red" Hill, Jr.

 File — Box 250: Series Series 2 [Barcode: SC2110]
Identifier: Box 1
Scope and Contents

Photographs of "Red" Hill and son, including two negatives of Red Hill Jr.'s "The Thing" which he attempted to take over Horseshoe Falls, dying in the process

Dates: 1876-1933

Hill, Red (William)

 File — Box 250: Series Series 2 [Barcode: SC2110]
Identifier: Box 1
Scope and Contents

Photographs of William "Red" Hill who rescued bodies from the Whirlpool rapids, as well as accounts of trips through the rapids

Dates: 1876-1933

Hill, William "Red" Jr., 1931-1951

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Photographs and a small newspaper clipping about William Red Hill Jr.'s stunt going over the Niagara Falls in a 'barrel' made of inflated innertubes. The stunt was an attempt to raise funds for a memorial to his father. He died during the stunt.

Dates: 1931-1951