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Ron Stafford and Lobo Wolves Sign [Photograph]
This is a color photo (126 size Instamatic) of Ron Stafford as a 12-year-old boy standing by a wolf-shaped sign that reads "LOBO WOLVES." The photo was taken in 1971 by Ron's mother.
Date: August 1971
The Passing Scene, Former Wolf Park Land Sold [Article in Kane Republican]
This article reports that the former wolf park land (as well as a few small buildings and a trailer) has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Novosel of Kane. Mr. Jones is removing the old wolf park signs on the land and in the area. The sale reduces hope that the wolves - which were moved to Washington…
Date: April 27, 1973
Seen From The Hilltop By a Casual Observer [Article in Kane Republican]
This article reports that Earl Coulter is erecting signs advertising the new McCleery Wolf Pack near Coatesville, PA. The signs will be put up in Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Western New Jersey. The article describes the signs - one of which depicts Little Red Riding Hood's encounter with the…
Date: May 3, 1930
The Lonely Plight of the Lobo Wolves [Article in Pacific Search Press]
This article reports on the deplorable conditions of "Lobo Land," run by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lynch, who purportedly have seven subspecies of wolves at the park including the last of the plains wolf. Dr. Eaton reports that during his visit to Lobo Land on August 17, 1973 he was unattended and observed…
Date: February 1974
"The McCleery Wolves" - Holmes Poster Advertising Agency [Advertisement in Kane Republican: Special Edition]
Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Holmes Poster Advertising Agency describes how it has helped publicize the wolves on billboards, expresses the hope that the…
Date: February 20, 1962
Wolves for his Playmates [Article in Philadelphia Public Ledger]
This article describes Dr. E. H. McCleery’s relationship with his wolves, the diet of his wolves, how his wolf pups are raised, and how his wolves behave towards McCleery’s chickens and ducks. The article also describes the maternal behavior of female wolves and the relative intelligence of wolves.…
Date: June 5, 1927
Three Boys and the Lobo Wolves Sign [Photograph]
This photograph depicts three young boys (Ricky Shaw, Robbie Shaw, and Eddie Beckwith) standing in front of the large wolf-shaped sign that reads "LOBO WOLVES" which stood at the entrance to the lobo wolf park, located along Route 6 five miles east of Kane, PA.
Date: July 1970
The Only Lobo Wolves in the World [Sign]
Lou Widmer found this sign around 1975 when he slipped on it in the woods by the wolf park archway.
There are many bullet holes in this sign. The sign reads:
THE ONLY LOBO WOLVES IN THE WORLD
KANE, PENNA
ON ROUTE US 6
There are many bullet holes in this sign. The sign reads:
THE ONLY LOBO WOLVES IN THE WORLD
KANE, PENNA
ON ROUTE US 6
Do Not Tease Animals [Sign]
This sign used to hang on the wolf pens at Dr. McCleery's wolf park.
The Only Lobo Wolves In The World Kane PA. [Sign]
This sign is on display in the history classroom 216 at the Kane Area High School in Kane, PA. The following inscription is painted on the sign in the lower left-hand corner:
S. B. (Small Willow)
D. G. (White Water)
J. S.
g (?)
A transcription of the sign can be found below.
S. B. (Small Willow)
D. G. (White Water)
J. S.
g (?)
A transcription of the sign can be found below.
The Only Lobo Wolves in the World [Sign]
Around 1947 or 1948, this sign was located along Route 14, about halfway between Montour Falls, NY and Watkins Glen, NY on the left hand side of the road.
This sign was hit by a bullet but the bullet did not puncture the sign. The sign reads:
THE ONLY LOBO WOLVES IN THE WORLD
KANE, PENNA
ON…
This sign was hit by a bullet but the bullet did not puncture the sign. The sign reads:
THE ONLY LOBO WOLVES IN THE WORLD
KANE, PENNA
ON…