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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

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

Copy of Trapeze Film, c1965 - 1979

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 13: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.107
Scope and Contents

Super8, Grasso. In colour, with sound. Feature film starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida. Distributed by Derann. Directed by Carol Reed. Susan Productions Inc.

Dates: c1965 - 1979

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, c1939 - 1945

 Series
Reference code: 178F22
Scope and Contents

Employment related correspondence addressed to Handby Celeine from theatrical agencies and production companies.

Dates: c1939 - 1945

Correspondence, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178F31
Scope and Contents

Items of correspondence including personal and business letters and Christmas greetings.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Correspondence, 1873 - 1888

 Series
Reference code: 178F37
Scope and Contents

Business and personal correspondence related to George Sanger.

Dates: 1873 - 1888

Correspondence, c1900 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178F20
Scope and Contents

Items of personal correspondence and correspondence related to the Sanger and Ohmy families.

Dates: c1900 - 2008

Correspondence, 18 January 1955 - 1 August 2013

 Series
Reference code: 178F34
Scope and Contents

Business and personal correspondence relating to Smart's Circus.

Dates: 18 January 1955 - 1 August 2013

Correspondence, 1907 - 1961

 Series
Reference code: 178F16
Scope and Contents

Letters and cards addressed to Lulu, the Crastons and Cashmores relating to business and personal matters.

Dates: 1907 - 1961

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

Correspondence, 1912

 Series
Reference code: 178F32
Scope and Contents

Letter regarding a summons by an inspector on the handling of wild beasts addressed to Mr Heather/

Dates: 1912

Correspondence About Cirque L'Ancienne Book, 3 June 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178F31.7
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Speaight to Mr Cheverill about Cirque L'Ancienne book. Typescript.

Dates: 3 June 1986

Correspondence Addressed to Mr David Strachan, 1954 - 1960

 File
Reference code: 178F31.2
Scope and Contents

Letters addressed to Mr David Strachan, from the Circus Fans' Association of Great Britain and Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus, on headed paper.

Dates: 1954 - 1960

Correspondence Between Billy Smart and Various Addressees, 1945 - 1949

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Billy Smart and various addressees including Showmen’s guild of Great Britain, Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, Bertram Mills Circus, Bournemouth Daily Echo, Barnards Limited, British Films LTD., Brownridge & Sons and Booths American Candy Floss Co.

Dates: 1945 - 1949

Correspondence Between Billy Smart and Various Addressees, 1945 - 1948

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.3
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Billy Smart and various addressees including British Red Cross Society, Import Licensing Department, The Benjamin Electric LTD., John Baxter Productions and Paul Barralet Productions among others.

Dates: 1945 - 1948

Correspondence Between Billy Smart's Circus and B.H. Austen Limited, 1992 - 1993

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 10: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.57
Scope and Contents

Includes plans, quotations, invoices and photographs.

Dates: 1992 - 1993