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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 837 Collections and/or Records:

Tickets for Various Circuses, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.26
Scope and Contents

One ticket for Circus Domino, one ticket for Billy Smart’s Circus, one ticket for Circus Renz, and two tickets for Circus Gerd Siemoneit Barum.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Times of Shows and Artist Salaries, 1997

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.32
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Tom Hopkins for New World Circus Presents Billy Smart's Circus Programme, 2004

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.1
Scope and Contents

Front cover: a large moon in the background, three clowns in the foreground, the middle clown has face paint and a colourful clown suite. Inside: programme is in the centre, description of acts with photos, commercial advertising. Back cover: night time photo of the circus tent. 8 pages.

Dates: 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Tom Hopkins for New World Circus Presents Billy Smarts Circus Programme, 2004

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.5
Scope and Contents

Front cover: a large moon in the background, three clowns in the foreground, the middle clown has face paint and a colourful clown suite. Inside: programme is in the centre, description of acts with photos, commercial advertising. Back cover: night time photo of the circus tent. 10 pages.

Dates: 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Tony Hopkins Entertainment Souvenir Programme, c1990 - 2005

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178K44.156
Scope and Contents

Front cover features illustration of a clown in green sitting on an umbrella which is held up by the leg of a feamle performer in a pink costume. Programme contains photographs and information about the performers.

Dates: c1990 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Tony Hopkins Presents Chipperfields The Classic Circus Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.21
Scope and Contents

Front cover: red background with stars and title. Inside: brief history of the Chipperfield circus, programme in the centre, photos of acts with a brief description, commercial advertisement. Back cover: red background with stars. 6 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Tower Circus Centenary Souvenir Brochure Programme, 1994

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.11
Scope and Contents

Front cover: clown climbing Circus Tower with a cake that reads 1894 - 1994 in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other hand. Inside: programme in the centre, description of acts with photos. Back cover: animated Christmas tree with clowns, Santa in a rocket ship and a dinosaur. 6 pages.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Tower Circus Centenary Souvenir Brochure Programme, 1994

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.13
Scope and Contents

Front cover: clown climbing Circus Tower with a cake that reads 1894 - 1994 in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other hand. Inside: brief programme in the centre, description of acts with photos. Back cover: animated Christmas tree with clowns, Santa in a rocket ship and a dinosaur. 6 pages.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Tower World Circus Souvenir Brochure Programme, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.26
Scope and Contents

Front cover: three clowns (2 adult and 1 child) imposed on to the front of Tower World. Inside: programme in the centre, foreword, introduction by Laci Endresz, photos of acts with brief description. Back cover: Winter Fun at Tower World advertisement. 8 pages.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Trade and Advertising Material, c1900 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178I24
Scope and Contents

Promotional material for Smart Circus and other circuses includign leaflets and brochures.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection

Trains Album of Photographs Number 19: Circus Trains by Charles Philip Fox Publication, 1947

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Research material on the life and career of Billy Smart as well as a monograph by Bernard Wicksteed.

Dates: 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Tribute Luncheon to the Press, TV, Newsreel and Radio Services River Room, Savoy Hotel London, 12 December 1974

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.19
Scope and Contents

Programme and menu.

Dates: 12 December 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Untitled Audio Recording [MISSING], c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 40: Series 178E9
Reference code: 178E9.2
Scope and Contents

Thought to be a 1/4 audio reel.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Audio Material

Untitled Film, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 33: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.48
Scope and Contents

VHS.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Untitled Film, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 33: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.49
Scope and Contents

VHS.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Untitled Film, 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 35: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.72
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. Note on tape reads 'Mr Sentation, no sound/ Circus with sound B&W/ Circus no sound colour/ Princess Margaret/ USA Caravans/ New World Circus no sound, colour/ staff, exterior ring etc/ Pathe Pictorial/ ring B&W horses skaters elephants/joined scraps Royal Winchester, French?? Mr and Mrs Billy Smart, Australia'. Note on case reads '0020'.

Dates: 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Untitled Film, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 35: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.73
Scope and Contents

VHS. Note on case reads 'Video 009'.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Untitled Film, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.74
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. Note on tape reads '8mm transfers, no sound, family B&W, 2nd half Circus Gala, colour, no sound'.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Untitled Film, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.80
Scope and Contents

BETACAM. Note on case reads 'SM 1 establish day, disabled toilets, heating, staff cabins and int, lorries, generators, box office and int, toilets int, wardrobe int, horses, toilets, cabins, tigers, toilets, lorries, tong, power, heaters, booking, toilets, signs, press shot, AL S1, SM1'.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Untitled Film, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.82
Scope and Contents

BETACAM. Note on case reads 'AL S1, Rushes, SM3, day establish, anchor frame, pins, electricity, reception, clowns and robot, tent shot, supports, power, exits emr, tent, power, entrance, security, robot, face paint, crowd'.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

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