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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5147 Collections and/or Records:

Leone and Tarnyia Trapeze and Swaypole Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.13
Scope and Contents

Black and white portrait of the act in circle on top right corner and photographs of the acts on a pink background on the front cover and black and green type, inside black and white photographs and text, including list of past engagement venues, further information on back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Leopard Man of Africa Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.2
Scope and Contents

Half brute, half human. They dive from trees to kill. The new African thriller. Colour illustration of African man’s head wearing bottom and top lip plates. Red and blue type on pink background with blue border.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Les Cirque Programme, 1 - 31 March 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.42
Scope and Contents

William Voss presents Chipperfield lions, Miss Andrey Duval and her dogs, Les 4 Victoria balancing act, Les Ritcher tumblers, Li Shuang highwire, Desiree Rech chimpanzees, Little John equilibrist and others. Contains photos, 8p.p.

Dates: 1 - 31 March 1974

Letter from Douglas Bickerstaffe, 18 October 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.17
Scope and Contents

Letter to Miss Ohmy from Douglas Bickerstaffe. Typescript.

Dates: 18 October 1938

Letter from Edward Vernon, 13 October 1946

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Reference code: 178F20.9
Scope and Contents

Letter to Mr Baumforth from Edward Vernon, magical entertainer on letterhead paper, 1p.

Dates: 13 October 1946

Letter from Emile L. Swann, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.6
Scope and Contents

Letter from Emile Swann, Ireland's Greatest Illusionist, thanking for the return of certificates and books, on letterheaded paper, 2p.p.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Letter from Nick Janson, 1993

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.5
Scope and Contents

Letter to Cyril from Nick Janson, featuring a cartoon of the Royal Easter Show in New Zealand.

Dates: 1993

Letter from the Deputy City Clerk of Winnipeg, 1 February 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.13
Scope and Contents

Letter to Gwenda Sanger from Deputy City Clerk of Winnipeg, Canada, sending sympathy and condolences regarding the death of Mr John William Sanger. Typescript, original & Photocopy.

Dates: 1 February 1966

Letter from the General Manager of Crystal Palace, 26 November 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.14
Scope and Contents

Letter to Lily Sanger Ohmy from General Manager of Crystal Palace. Typescript.

Dates: 26 November 1930

Letter from Yogi the Magician, 27 March 1958

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Reference code: 178F20.1
Scope and Contents

Letter to Frank, 1p.

Dates: 27 March 1958

Letter Headed Envelope from Luna Park, c1920 - 1939

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Reference code: 178Z15.17
Scope and Contents

Letter headed envelope from Luna Park, Bucharest.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Letter Headed Paper, 24 January 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.57
Scope and Contents

Joe Hodson’s Comical marionettes. Handwritten letter giving details given of provenance of marionette.

Dates: 24 January 1935

Letter Headed Paper, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z36.1
Scope and Contents

Two letter headed papers, The Skatoris, comedy and Whirlwind Skating Act’ with London address. Black and white illustration on top right corner depicting a woman in skates holding on to a man’s neck who is twirling her in skates standing on a round platform. Black and gold ink on cream paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Letter Headed Paper, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z36.2
Scope and Contents

‘Handby & Celeine in skatorial moments, dancing, burlesque, comedy all on skates’ with London address. Full body black and white photograph of each artiste in costume on top corners.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Letter Requiring Employment Reference, 25 May 1903

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.2
Scope and Contents

Letter to Ben Jackson requiring employment reference from John Morrisey, Resident Manager Orpheum Circuit Co., San Francisco.

Dates: 25 May 1903

Letterhead Advert, c1920 - 1929

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 4: Series 178F16; Series 178G5; Series 178H10; Series 178K34; Series 178T26; Series 178Z23
Reference code: 178Z23.2
Scope and Contents

Letterhead promoting Joe Craston the Dandy Clown and partner the dog Bill with address 20 Grand Parade, Brighton. Red type on yellow paper and two black and white photographs of the act.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Letterhead Advert, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 4: Series 178F16; Series 178G5; Series 178H10; Series 178K34; Series 178T26; Series 178Z23
Reference code: 178Z23.6
Scope and Contents

Letterhead promoting Lulu (Lady Clown) and Albertino (August), Musical Clowning, trumpet, saxophone, bagpipes, drums, novelty cello, suitable for circus, fetes, variety, cinema, cabaret, revue, radio, television, act done in English, French and German. Blue and red type on white paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Lido Cliftonville Poster, 7 July 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.152
Scope and Contents

‘The Jolson Minstrel Show’ with comedy star Ken Joy. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 7 July 1978

Lido Theatre, Cliftonville, Toast Of The Town Poster, Week commencing Friday 24 June [1966]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.7
Scope and Contents

Cliftonville. John Riscoe presents Toast of the Town, Ted Durante, Penny Nicholls and Hylda. Black poster with black and white photographs, bright colourful text in white, orange and pink.

Dates: Week commencing Friday 24 June [1966]

Lifetime Achievement Award Drawing, 18 December 2000

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Reference code: 178V11.61
Scope and Contents

Circus Friends Association presentation award for lifetime achievement presented to Billy Merchant by the Circus Friends Association's President. Watercolour, felt pen and gouache on card showing Billy Merchant possing in front of different circus names , signed by Sandy Davidson.

Dates: 18 December 2000