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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Continental Circus Berlin Programme, 1991

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.30
Scope and Contents UK. Chris Barltrop ringmaster, The Lesters juggling act, Rüngeland's Equine Carousel presented by June Witney, Robert Foxall, Olympian gymnast on Roman Rings, Tito comedy act, The 3 Julians balancing act, Rani the elephant presented by Edwin Singer, The Hammich Brothers acrobatic act, The Duo Galos gymnastic act, Lee Ann and her Poodles, Rob Alton, BMX, The Colorados wild west act, Antaeus escapology act, The Witney Family bareback riders. Illustration of a falling acrobat reaching for...
Dates: 1991

Continental Circus Berlin Programme, 1991

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.439
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of blond man leaping into another man's hands in the air, a circus ring on the bottom section with circus master, a blue border and pink, yellow, red and blue type on the front cover, inside poster showing colour photographs of circus performers and acts on a yellow background, on back cover programme with circus performers around the edges, 2p.p.

Dates: 1991

Continental Circus Berlin Programmes, 1991 - 1992

 File
Reference code: 178K43.29-30
Scope and Contents

Programmes for the Continental Circus Berlin shows in Great Britain.

Dates: 1991 - 1992

Continental Hippodrome Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1226
Scope and Contents

Cork, 6 to 8 May. Cecil Sheridan comedy act, Hiawathas performing prairie dogs, Mickser Reid, Oe La La, Tschen Maa, John McCormack and Co, Marko Kolo, Krusser's Troupe of midget ponies, Vera Morgan, Miss Elsa Rath, Carlo Miazanos, The Sherran Troupe of cowboys and Indians, Anneta. Red and black type on yellow background and black and white photographs of acts. Printed by Lee Press, Cork

Dates: c1950-1999

Continental Stage Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.772
Scope and Contents

Electron electricity act, George, Alba and Ruth roller balance, Mandy and Sandy dog act, Harry Ruster high stilts, The Ballet of the Devil and the Lost, clowns, Dusty dog act, The Keystones hand balancers, Hector 'the almost human horse', Madame Zelda cartoon artiste, Sultan. Background white, type blue and red. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by G W McKane and Son, Reliance Works, Keswick

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Continental Super Circus Poster, 9 - 11 January 1962

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.779
Scope and Contents

Basingstoke, Wote Street, Haymarket Theatre. Background yellow, type red and black. Printed by Allison, Printer, Wollaston

Dates: 9 - 11 January 1962

Contract, 12 December 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178H9.1
Scope and Contents

Top section of contract between Bertram W. Mills Circus and Miss Testo, Snake Charmer, to furnish and exhibit three snakes. Black type on light green paper, 2p.p.

Dates: 12 December 1932

Contract Between Alzana Trio and William Smart on behalf of his Victory Road Show, 23 April 1945

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.27
Scope and Contents

Includes a handbill and a photograph.

Dates: 23 April 1945

Contracts Between Billy Smart's Circus Limited and Various Artists, 1982 - 1991

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 10: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.56
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1982 - 1991

Contracts Between Smart's Amusement Park Ltd and Various Artists, 1994 - 1995

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.33
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1994 - 1995

Cooke's Circus Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.20
Scope and Contents Bootham Bar, York, for the benefit of Paul Pietro, The Indian flying equestrian and Mr. Boulter clown, Spanish parade of eight beautiful barbs, Mr. Bridges will go through the wonderful feast performed by Juan Bellinck on the cord volante and pyramid of men, Still Vaulting, Mr. Gibson clarinet concert, Mr. Evans comedian, Madame Louise equestrian act, Mr. Evans wonderful Polanders, On the Key Bugle concerto, Paul Pietro war Indian, Monsier Cline tightrope act, Mr. Woolford equestrian act,...
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Cookes Royal Circus Handbill, 13 January 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178T6.2
Scope and Contents

Cookes Royal Circus, Featuring Mr James Newsom and his performing mules, Edinburugh. 1pp, illustrated.

Dates: 13 January 1902

Coopers Ltd Catalogue for the Sale of Bostock and Wombwell Transport Plant, Monday 30 November 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.59
Scope and Contents

Old Sheep Market, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Black type on off white background with conditions of sale on front cover, listing of items for sale inside and company's advertising on back cover, 2p.p

Dates: Monday 30 November 1931

Copy of Ink Drawing of Zoo Planned Near Windsor Castle, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.67
Scope and Contents

Copy of ink drawing showing a giraffe standing on an elephant’s shoulders looking over a fence, also other animals with them. On top right section text reading ‘zoo planned near Windsor Castle’, hand written.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Cornell Brother's Circus Poster, Friday 13 - Tuesday 17 April 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.74
Scope and Contents

Skipton. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Friday 13 - Tuesday 17 April 1979

Cornell Brothers Circus, Touring Show Poster, 13 - 17 April 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.39
Scope and Contents

Aireville Park, Skipton. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: 13 - 17 April 1979

Coronation Year Circus Poster, 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1095
Scope and Contents Belle Vue, Manchester. Mr Oscar, animal trainer, Mons. Sobsky's dogs, Herr Fischer the White Rider equestrian act, The Nanking Troupe acrobatic act, Erik Hubert and Co., comedy acrobatic equestrian act, 4 Urbanis 4 equilibrist act, Max Schumann, Pietro's unrideable mules, Veloz and Bonita, 4 Avantis 4 balancing act, Fritchie, Marion Company motorcycling thrills, 3 Van Normans comedy act, Manley and Austin, 3 Daniels clowns, Ernst Schumann, liberty horses. Black type with illustration of two...
Dates: 1936

Coronation Year Circus Poster, 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1096
Scope and Contents Belle Vue, Manchester. Mr Oscar, animal trainer, Mons. Sobsky's dogs, Herr Fischer the White Rider equestrian act, The Nanking Troupe acrobatic act, Erik Hubert and Co., comedy acrobatic equestrian act, 4 Urbanis 4 equilibrist act, Max Schumann, Pietro's unrideable mules, Veloz and Bonita, 4 Avantis 4 balancing act, Fritchie, Marion Company motorcycling thrills, 3 Van Normans comedy act, Manley and Austin, 3 Daniels clowns, Ernst Schumann, liberty horses. Black type with illustration of two...
Dates: 1936

Correspondence, c1935 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178F29
Scope and Contents

Correspondence sent to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), primarily from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence, 1932 - 1949

 Series
Reference code: 178F45
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from performers that she met whilst travelling with the circus, including Freddie Pickford and various members of the Rosaire family, notably Fred Rosaire (also known as The Count) and Florence Rosaire (known as The Countess).

Dates: 1932 - 1949