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Animals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1261 Collections and/or Records:

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Mary Chipperfield Circus Spectacular Programme, Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.38
Scope and Contents

Glasgow. The Brumbachs sword balancers, The Flying Oslers trapeze, Clowns and animals. Contains illustration, 2p.p.

Dates: Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Mary Chipperfield's Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.219
Scope and Contents

Dudley, 24 April to 29 April. Colour illustrations of a tiger and a giraffe, background orange and yellow, type blue and black.

Dates: c1950 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Chipperfield Circus Posters

McDonald’s International Circus Poster, Christmas holiday 1991 - 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.58
Scope and Contents

Cork, Ireland. Colour illustration of big top and animals.

Dates: Christmas holiday 1991 - 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Memos and Coming Events Book, 1933

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.44
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing coming events, a paper on the original and utility of British fairs including information about legislation and hawkers, pedlars, flash lights, rides and stalls, vehicles, gypsies, animals, penalties, waste, music, dancing and theatre licences, shows, gaming, the education of children and taxation, correspondence with the Town and Country Planning Divisions, the Public Health Act 1936 and the control of moveable dwellings and pleasure fair bye-laws.

Dates: 1933
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Microscopical Exhibition Handbill, c1850 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.171
Scope and Contents

The Lively Flea at Crystal Palace. Exposition of all things tiny/able to be magnified by microscope. "Opposite the great crystal fountain - south transept". Printed by Bowers Brothers, Steam Printers, 89 Blackfriars Road, London.

Dates: c1850 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Crystal Palace and South London Handbills

Miracle of the White Stallions Film, 1963

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 25: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.240
Scope and Contents

8mm, Plio-Magic. Disney. Silent, in colour. Disney Home Movie version titled 'The Proud Horses of Austria'.

Dates: 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs

Miss Cashmore Sport Act Poster, c1900

 Item — Sleeve Lulu Adams Sleeve
Reference code: 178R57.1
Scope and Contents

Colour poster of Martha Cashmore performing in a horse pulled car with dogs. Printed by Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen.

Dates: c1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection

Missourium Theristrocaulodon Handbill, 1842

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.255
Scope and Contents

Mammoth Skeleton at Tommey’s hotel, Dublin. Illustrated. Gigantic remains of a Mammoth. Printed by C. Crookes, 87 Capel Street, Dublin.

Dates: 1842
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Monkeyland Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 1: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.2
Scope and Contents

9.5mm.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Monographs and Research Material , c1900 - 2018

 File — Box Sanger Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B40
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of photographs and articles related to George Sanger, Sanger Circus and other related history and a biography of George Sanger.

Dates: c1900 - 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Family Collection

Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts, c1910 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178B19
Scope and Contents

Monographs, articles, manuscripts and notes, relating to the lives and work of the Norman family, notably showman, Tom Norman (known as The Silver King), and his son, Ralph Norman, who was a knife thrower (known as Hal Denver). Most the writings in this collection were written by Ralph Norman.

Dates: c1910 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Mons. Richies' Collection of Performing Birds Handbill, 1800 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.259
Scope and Contents

Canary Birds. "Extraordinary and Incredible Feats Performed by his Talented Company of Canary Birds". Printed by G. Stapleton, 93 Waterloo Road.

Dates: 1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Monte Carlo 16th and 23rd Circus Festivals Film, c1980 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.14
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1978, 1983, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.10
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1978; 1983; 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.11
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1998 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1996, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.12
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1996; 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.13
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festival.

Dates: 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

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