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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4644 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection / Business Records

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

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

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

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection

Correspondence, 1873 - 1888

 Series
Reference code: 178F37
Scope and Contents

Business and personal correspondence related to George Sanger.

Dates: 1873 - 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection

Correspondence, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178F31
Scope and Contents

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

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

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John F. C. Heather Collection

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