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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 144 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Christmas Greenting Card, 15 December 1904

 Item
Reference code: 178Z35.2
Scope and Contents

New Year's postcard from Ben Jackson to Mrs Ben Jackson, 160 Wellington Road, Rhyl, with American postal stamp.

Dates: 15 December 1904

Civic Hall Camberly Poster, 21 April c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.177
Scope and Contents

Ralph reader with his ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, Gordon Glenn broadcasting accordionist, Margaret White and her music, The Jenny Set, Johnny Clamp, Gerrie Raymond. Red and black.

Dates: 21 April c1970 - 1989

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.247
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of two clown standing outside a building. The clown on the left is Albert Adams (Albertino) who is wearing female clown clothing and appears to be holding a baby. The clown on the right with a violin is his wife Louise Craston (Lulu Adams).

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Colonnade Theatre de Luxe, 24 June 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.15
Scope and Contents

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Forotten Clue, Lumbering in Brazil, The Hobo, Mind the Paint, Feudal Debt, a storyof the Kentucky Hills, Pathes Gazette, 1st Edition, Shamus O’Brien in 2 acts and 34 scenes, Studies in Aquatic Life, Bolster’s Infatuation, Just Like a Woman, Pathes’ Gazette, 2nd Edition, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. White red and blue type on white background with red border. Printed by Maisey and Son printers.

Dates: 24 June 1912

Colonnade Theatre De Luxe Poster, 24 June 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.3
Scope and Contents

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. Blue and red type on white background with red border. Printed by Malsey and Son printers.

Dates: 24 June 1912

Contract Agreement Between Grand Palace and Ben Jackson, 18 February 1907

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.8
Scope and Contents

Contract agreement between Grand Palace, Clapham Junction and Ben Jackson, signed by Walter Gibbons proprietor and lessee.

Dates: 18 February 1907

Contract Between Milton Bode and Edward Compton and Ben Jackson, 25 March 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.6
Scope and Contents

Contract between Milton Bode and Edward Compton proprietors of Theatre of Varieties and Ben Jackson to appear at the Royalty Theatre, Chester.

Dates: 25 March 1912

Contract Between Thos-Hargreaves and Ben Jackson, 18 December 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.5
Scope and Contents

Contract between Thos-Hargreaves of Rochdale from Chevalier Cliquot’s Universal Theatrical Variety Agency and Ben Jackson to perform at New Palace T. Rochdale for one week starting 18 December 1911.

Dates: 18 December 1911

Duke of York’s Theatre Poster, 23 January c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.8
Scope and Contents

Preston Circus Brighton, Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and banjo comedy, Nellie Delahey, soprano vocalist, Harlow Cleveland, vocalist (late of Mr. Geo, Edwards’s 'Merry Widow Co'). Blue type on white background.

Dates: 23 January c1910 - 1923