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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:

Smart Circus Posters, c1946 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.52-140
Scope and Contents

Billy Smart's and David Smart's Circus posters.

Dates: c1946 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

Smart Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.173-229
Scope and Contents

Smart Circus programmes, including Billy Smart Circus, David Smart Circus and Smart Circus Royal Performance Galas.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Thames Television Invites you to Chipperfield's Circus Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.39
Scope and Contents

Roy Hudd, ringmaster, Las Ballan, cycling troupe, Duo Nowinski perch act, Laner Brothers Wild West, Charlie Cairoli and company clowns, Gene Mendez high wire and animals. 4p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

The Diabolical Greenacre Handbill, 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.157
Scope and Contents

The Diabolical Greenacre at Bazaar, Baker Street. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Seven other American themed attractions including a Diorama of New York Harbour and American Hunting Trophies. Printed by J. Phair, 67 Great Peter Street, Westminster.

Dates: 1837
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Baker Street, Portman Square and Egyptian Hall Piccadilly Handbills

Tom Duffy and Son's Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.179
Scope and Contents

Gillabey Rock, Ireland. Colour illustration of Apache warrior.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters, c1800 - 1930

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.1-51
Scope and Contents

Early circus and menagerie posters including Polito's menagerie, Astley's Amphitheatre and Pablo Fanque's, Sanger's, Powell's, Ducrow's, Cooke's and Hengler's circuses among others.

Dates: c1800 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

West London and Earl’s Court Handbills, 1831 - 1889

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.158-162
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at West London and Earl’s Court.

Dates: 1831 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody Biography Monograph, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.14
Scope and Contents

Partial biography of William F. Cody aka Buffalo Bill. Typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Monographs and Articles

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