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Wild west

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 152 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

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

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

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

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

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

Trade and Advertising Material, c1948 - 1966

 Series
Reference code: 178I13
Scope and Contents

Advertising material directly and indirectly related to the performance work of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), and his wife, Olga Norman, who had a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers.

Dates: c1948 - 1966

Various Material, c1930 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178Z25
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous documents and objects, compiled primarily by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver). Including travel ephemera (such as luggage tags, notepaper, postcards, and tickets), business cards; advertisements; and some personal documentation, as well as a set of throwing knifes and cowboy costumes worn on stage by Ralph Norman, and his assistant, Olga.

Dates: c1930 - 1994

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

Weinberg's Western Wear, Coffeyville, Kansas Catalogue Number Nine, 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.85
Scope and Contents

Printed catalogue listing western style clothes and cowboy boots, supplied by Weinberg's Western Wear, Coffeyville Kansas (aka Home of Famous Western Brands). Catalogue Number Nine. Spring and Summer 1956. This catalogue formerly belonged to Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman).

Dates: 1956

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

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