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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

Annabelle Butterfly Dance Film, August 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.10
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 48]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise; cast: Annabelle Whitford Dancing routine, showing a woman doing a butterfly dance.

Dates: August 1894

Annie Oakley Film, 1 November 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.12
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 86]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise; cast: Annie Oakley, showing famous sharpshooter performer Annie Oakley shooting at a target.

Dates: 1 November 1894

Antonuchi's Chihuahuas Script, c1957 - 1970

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.18
Scope and Contents

Script annotated by hand, 'Working script, 1a, The Davos,' typescript, 7pp.

Dates: c1957 - 1970

Antonuchi's Chihuahuas Script, c1957 - 1970

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.19
Scope and Contents

Script annotated by hand, typescript, 2pp.

Dates: c1957 - 1970

Application Form for Membership of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, September 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.47
Scope and Contents

Partially completed application form for membership of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, with typed caption ‘Steve Allen Show 9/1/55’ and Hal Denver’s name typed in as applicant; typescript, 1p.

Dates: September 1955

Armex '75 Poster, 15 - 17 August 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.964
Scope and Contents

Harrogate Showfield. Shaw. Blue and red type on yellow background.

Dates: 15 - 17 August 1975

Armley Feast Poster, 2 - 6 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.910
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 2 - 6 September c1975

Armley Spring Fair Poster, 27 - 30 May c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.949
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue on white background.

Dates: 27 - 30 May c1975

Army and Navy Stores Valuation, March 1954

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.47
Scope and Contents

Bound valuation of the Showmen's Guild's furniture and effects at Abbey House, Victoria Street, London, lising the contents of the building and their value for insurance purposes.

Dates: March 1954

Arrest of a Pickpocket Film, April 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.1
Scope and Contents

Nitrate format. Short film by Robert Paul and Birt Acres in which a man is pursued by a constable, runs right across the picture, they struggle together and the policeman’s helmet is knocked off, then the pickpocket, by slipping out of his jacket, manages to escape, but runs into the arms of a sailor, with whose assistance he is arrested.

Dates: April 1895

Arthur Jones Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0049
Scope and Contents

The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Arthur van Norman: Prince of Clowns Biography, July 1989

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.8
Scope and Contents

Biographical sheet signed VH, typescript, 1p.

Dates: July 1989

Articles, c2005 - 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178B50
Scope and Contents

Articles on the history of the Rayner family, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.

Dates: c2005 - 2006

Articles and Monographs, c1880 - 1899

 Series
Reference code: 178B39
Scope and Contents

Script for Cinderella and Life of George Sanger booklets.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Ashwell Fete and Flower Show Programme, August 1932

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178K36.4
Scope and Contents

Programme for Ashwell Fete and Flower Show, August Bank Holiday 1932, with Hal Norman listed on the back page as one of the acts, 2pp.

Dates: August 1932

Asociación Cubana de Artistas Work Permit, 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.42
Scope and Contents

Artist's work permit issued to Hal Denver by Asociación Cubana de Artist[as], Havana, Cuba; includes photograph, folded, 1p.

Dates: 1956

Assembly Rooms Poster, Wednesday 15 May c1901

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.49
Scope and Contents

Cheltenham. Hamilton's Grand New Diorama Under the British Flag, Russo-Turkish War, Constantinople, Bombardment of Rustchuck, Shipka Pass, Storming Fort of St. Nicholas, Fall of Plevna, Mount Aararat, Turks at Pray, Persia, India, China, Japan, Australia, Canada, Mr Frank Freeland, National and Patriotic War Songs. Black and red type on white background. Printed by Stafford and Co, Printers and Engravers, Nottingham.

Dates: Wednesday 15 May c1901

Attercliffe Recreation Ground Fun Fair Poster, 15 - 24 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.930
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. Farrar. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 15 - 24 July c1975

Auction Sale Catalogue, 19 November 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178J7.1
Scope and Contents

Auction sale catalogue of slot machines property of Mr John Carter with accompanying letter. Typescript and black and white photographs, 8p.p.

Dates: 19 November 2000

Audio Material, 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178E2
Scope and Contents

Copies of interviews with Showmen and women from the Nottingham and Derbyshire Sections of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain recorded by Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993