Stunt performers -- Niagara Falls -- N.Y. and Ont.
Found in 233 Collections and/or Records:
Graham, Carlisle D., 1886-1905
Photographs of Carlisle D. Graham and his barrel
Hardy, James E., 1896
Photographs of James E. Hardy, highwire performer
Hardy, James E, circa 1890s
Facsimiles from the Dunlap collection showing the tight rope walker
Henry Rechatin Wire Walker (HCF Photo's), 1975-1996
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.
Hicks, David, 1986
Two photographic prints showing David Hicks preparing for a stunt
Hill, Red, 1931-1997
Photographs and facsimiles and documents portraying William "Red" Hill Sr.'s barrel ride through the rapids.
Hill, "Red" + "Red" Hill, Jr.
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
Hill, Red (William)
Photographs of William "Red" Hill who rescued bodies from the Whirlpool rapids, as well as accounts of trips through the rapids
Hill, William "Red" Jr., 1931-1951
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.