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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5149 Collections and/or Records:

All New Super Circus '86 Poster, 25 June - 6 september 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.905
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Presented by Peter Jay. Jan Baines Water Babes, wrestling Dale Martin, Big Daddy. Colour illustration of smiley clown face on top left with chimpanzee on the right and colour photographs and illustrations of water fountain, panther, leopard, elephant, man in red jacket and white shirt on bottom section and aerial act on top right, also black and white photograph of Big Daddy on bottom edge, signed in biro by David Hibly

Dates: 25 June - 6 september 1986

All New Superdrome Circus Programme, 1996

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.331
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay presents the Big One Hundred Celebration. Colour photographs of ringmaster and performers on a pink background on the front cover, inside introduction, colour photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Dates: 1996

All New Superdrome Circus Programme, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.328
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay presents The Russian Fantasy. Colour illustration of man stood up on elephant's head with right fist raised on a black background on the front cover, inside introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Dates: 1995

Alley-Oop! Drawing, c1930 - 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.21
Scope and Contents

Ink and watercolour wash on paper by Salomon van Abbe (1883-1955). Black and white illustration of clown holding a hoop on the left hand side and elephant stood on his back legs on a platform on the right, signed on bottom right corner in ink and on bottom left in pencil.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Alma Skinner Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0046
Scope and Contents

This collection contains digital scans of black and white photographs from Alma and Skid Skinner, Wall of Death riders, highlighting their travels mainly in Norway and Sweden and featuring other acts of that era. Also scans of the Crown Prince of Sweden opening their show in 1936 and staff working at Butlins, Skegness.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Aloha Hawaiin Dancers Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 16: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.45
Scope and Contents

Black and white text and illustration of Hawaiian women dancing. Contains a handwritten note on the revese addressed to Marisa Carnesky.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Alternative Combinations Programme, July 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.37
Scope and Contents

Film Trust Arena. Black and white photos of trapeze acts including ‘The Ossinis’. Contains photos, 4p.p.

Dates: July 1977

Alternative Contract Proposal for Marisa, 27 November 2002

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.62
Scope and Contents

Three page email from Jeremy Goldstein to Alison Murray and Andrew Broadley about Marisa's contract.

Dates: 27 November 2002

Alternative Event Programmes and Flyers, c1996 - 2001

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 8: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.30
Scope and Contents

Flyers and programmes for events and performances related to art, magic and music.

Dates: c1996 - 2001

Althoff Circus Programmes, 1953 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.638
Scope and Contents

Althoff Circus programmes for Franz Althoff, Carl Althoff, Adolf Althoff and Rudi Althoff Circus, containing colour illustrations on the front covers, inside black and white and colour photographs of perfomers and acts with text, introduction, programme and commercial advertising, featuring Koringa, Buffalo Bill impresonators, Rogge Sisters, Rogana, Arthur Robin aka The Black Hercules and The Rivels.

Dates: 1953 - 1977

Althoff-Williams Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1189
Scope and Contents

Gladbeck, Festplatz Wilhelmstr, Wednesday 22 to Friday 24. Yellow and black type on green and yellow background and colour illustration of clown's torso with white and red painted face wearing a red, blue and yellow diamond shape pattern coat and a black hat and holding a miniature of himself on the palm of his hand

Dates: c1950-1999

American and International Circus Programmes, c1950 - 1959

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K56.52-77
Scope and Contents

American and international circus programmes including Circo Americano, Boswell-Wilkie, Oklahoma State Fair, Cole Bros Circus, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. and Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, all contain photographs of the acts and descriptions. In various languages.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

American Circus Programmes, 1932 - 1983

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.613
Scope and Contents

Programmes for various American circuses including; Polack Bros., Al G. Barnes, Shrine, Hagenbeck-Wallace, Cole Brothers and Clyde and Beatty, King Bros., Mills Bros. and Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus, Bullen Bros., Shrine Circus, California Circus, Myers Grand American Circus and Circus Hoffman. All contain black and white or colour photographs of the acts and performers inside, a programme, some information about the circus and acts and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1932 - 1983

American Exhibition and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Handbill, 1887

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.158
Scope and Contents

Buffalo Bill's Wild West at Earl's Court. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Seven other American themed attractions including a Diorama of New York Harbour and American Hunting Trophies. Printed by Perry, Printer, 138 Lillie Road, Fulham.

Dates: 1887

American Three Ring Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.233
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.25
Scope and Contents Mr. Ducrow as Rob Roy or the Mountain Shepherd equestrian act, Greek Soldier, Lilliputian Bonaparte and his pygmy war horse equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow and Miss Woolford double tightrope act, Russians and Turks combat, The Attack of the Courier, Col. Ross and the Officers of the Fourth Dragoon Guards, Mr. Ducrow as the Grecian Statue. Black type on off white background with illustration of man stood up on horse back holding a shield and sword on top section. Printed by H. Bellerby, Printer,...
Dates: Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends Poster, Week commencing 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1004
Scope and Contents

Kings Theatre, Edinburgh. Steve King, Reg Dixon. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 8 October 1979

An Evening with Tommy Steele Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.76
Scope and Contents

ABC Blackpool. Red and yellow poster with photograph.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Anderton and Rowland's Grand Empire Palace Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.36
Scope and Contents Animated pictures, Great Riots in St. Petersbug, Blue Beard, Historic events during the reign of Louis XIV, Professor Anderton conjurer, Sisters May vocalists, cake walkers and skipping rope dancers, Charles Bruno comedian and singer, Miss Harvey dancer. Black, red and blue type on off white background and blocks of blue, yellow and red, with black and white illustrations of the acts on the top corners, centre and bottom left sections over blue and yellow background. Printed by Willson's New...
Dates: c1900 - 1930

Andre Gintzburger List of Show Proposals, January 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.104
Scope and Contents

Andre Gintzburger Conseiller en Organisation de Spectacles Vivants list of show proposals for 2005-2006 including Carnesky's Ghost Train.

Dates: January 2005