Showman
Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:
700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Black and White), 1 October 1994
Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with black and white photographs, 12pp.
700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Colour), 1 October 1994
Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a colour map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with colour photographs, 12pp.
A Central Circus Site Monograph, c1930 - 1999
Ohmy by Cyril Critchlow. A Central Circus Site, Chapter 11. Unpublished monograph with research notes. Typescript & Manuscript, 4p.p.
A Directory of Circus Proprietors Research Material, 1800 - 1947
Directory of circus proprietors by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas) with dates and notes. Manuscript.
A Showmen's Life, c2023
ABC Award Poster, During the year 1952
ABC Award of Merit presented to Robert J Parsons Manager of the Ritz Warrington as the Most Outstanding Showman on the Liverpool District during the Year 1952 with illustrated border.
Account Books, 1948 - 1977
Account ledgers containing information about memberships, subscriptions and funds. Manuscript.
Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885
Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.
Advertisement for Acts Appearing at the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, December 1951 - January 1952
Advertisement found inside Pix Magazine for the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, in the form of a letter card, containing an advertisement for acts appearing in weeks beginning 4 and 11 February [1952], inside, and for week beginning 28 January [1952] on the back cover, where the Denvers are mentioned; illustrated, 1p.
Advertisement for the Sensational Denvers, c1948 - 1956
A4 sheet advertising The Sensational Denvers, describing the act, with two photographs, published by the Stanley W Wathon Agency, New York; illustrated.
Advertising Material, 2022 - 2023
Printed leaflets and flyers, and merchandise, produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.
Agreement Between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers, 9 May 1953
Agreement between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers to appear ‘as required’ on or about 13 July 1953; typescript, 1p.
Agreement, Commission Note, and Covering Letter for Teatro Foro Italico Rome Appearance, 28 December 1954
i) Signed agreement between Radiotelevisione Italiana and the Knife Throwing Denvers to appear at Teatro Foro Italico Rome on 6 January 1955, ii) commission note to pay Lew and Leslie Grade ten percent of the 125,000 Lire salary for that appearance, and iii) a covering letter from Lew Grade to “Dear Friends”; typescript, 3pp.
Agreement for an Engagement at Earle Theatre, Philadelphia, 22 January 1952
Agreement between Warner Bros and the Denvers, to appear at Earle Theatre, Philadelphia, for seven days from 7 March 1952; typescript, 1p.
Agreement for an Engagement at Hotel Sahara, Las Vegas, 1 May 1956
Music Corporation of America agreement between Hotel Sahara, Las Vegas, and the Sensational Denvers, forty-two performances from 23 October 1956; typescript, 1p.
Agreement for an Engagement at RKO Palace, New York, 28 August 1951
Agreement between RKO Service Corporation and the Sensational Denvers to appear at RKO Palace, New York, for one week from 6 September 1951; typescript, 1p.
Agreement for an Engagement at South Louisiana State Fair, Donaldsonville, 4 October 1955
Music Corporation of America agreement for The Denvers to appear at South Louisiana State Fair, Donaldsonville, for three shows on 7, 8, and 9 October 1955; typescript, 1p.
Agreement for an Engagement at the Carnival Room, Capitol Hotel, New York, 22 January 1952
Music Corporation of America agreement between General Electric Co and the Sensational Denvers, to appear at the Carnival Room, Capitol Hotel, New York City for one show on 6 February 1952; typescript, 1p.
Agreement for an Engagement at the Naval Training Station, Newport Rhode Island, 23 April 1952
Music Corporation of America agreement between Tex Beneke and Orchestra and the Denvers, to appear at the Naval Training Station, Newport Rhode Island on 28 April 1952, plus rider; typescript, 2pp.
Agreement for an Engagement at Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, 28 December 1951
Music Corporation of America agreement between Town Casino and the Denvers, to appear at Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, for twenty-one shows beginning 28 January 1952; typescript, 1p.