Sideshows
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Circus Research Material, 1891 - 1935
Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B30.37
Scope and Contents
A large volume of typed and handwritten material referring to information published in newspapers and journals including the Strand Magazine, The Royal Magazine, McClure's Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Bookman, The World Magazine, Cassells's Magazine, American Magazine, The Toronto Star Weekly, Everybody's Magazine, Collier's Illustrated Weekly, St. Nicholas Magazine, Popular Science Monthly, Pearson's Magazine and Saturday Evening Post on animal training and other aspects of wild...
Dates:
1891 - 1935
Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, 1904 - 1973
Series
Reference code: 178G65
Scope and Contents
Newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks related to Showmen's transport, trade related bye-laws and general Showmen's news from various newspapers and publications.
Dates:
1904 - 1973
Original Artwork, c1800 - 2000
Series
Reference code: 178V11
Scope and Contents
Original works of art including artists' prints, drawings, watercolours and paintings, and designs for circus posters.
Dates:
c1800 - 2000
The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0054
Scope and Contents
The main extent of the collection contains yearbooks, meetings and minutes, correspondence and a record of day to day activities within The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.
Dates:
1904 - 2023
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive