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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4644 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Between Ronald Smart and the General Director and the First Vice General Director of The Great Moscow State Circus, 1994 - 1997

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 7: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.43
Scope and Contents

Includes quotations, contracts and photographs.

Dates: 1994 - 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence Between Ronald Smart and Various Addressees, 1961 - 1962

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 5: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.22
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1961 - 1962
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence Between Ronald Smart and Various Circus Agents , 1995 - 1998

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 7: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.45
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Ronald Smart and Alex Grimailo, a Russian Circus Agent and Thomas Teibler Hungarian Circus Agent. Includes quotations and contracts.

Dates: 1995 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence Between Smart Family Circus and Scola Teloni and Canobbio, 1991 - 1994

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.1
Scope and Contents

Financial records, samples of carpets, plans and five photographs.

Dates: 1991 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence from Freddie Pickford, 25 August 1932 - 4 February 1937

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178F45.1
Scope and Contents

Manuscript letters sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from Freddie Pickford, relating to his route while performing as an animal trainer with 'Empire Circus', the financial problems experienced during his time working for a circus in Portsmouth, as well as news concerning his elephant, Lizzie. The letters are signed 'F. Pickford and Lizzie the Elephant'.

Dates: 25 August 1932 - 4 February 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence from the Rosaire Family, 23 December 1938 - 22 November 1949

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178F45.2
Scope and Contents Manuscript letters sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from Fred Rosaire (known as 'The Count') and Florence Rosaire (known as 'The Countess') of Rosaire’s Circus, as well as other members of the Rosaire family, including: ‘Martin and Ida’, ‘Dennis and Emilia’, Zena Rosaire, ‘Helen’ (wife of Aubrey Rosaire) and ‘Lucy’ (wife of Ivor Rosaire). Interspersed with letters from Frank Geddes, Bernard C. Harris and Douglas G. H. Burrage, all of which worked for, or were connected with, Rosaire’s Circus....
Dates: 23 December 1938 - 22 November 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178F29.1
Scope and Contents Large collection of letters and telegrams addressed to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), mostly sent from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The letters provide detailed descriptions of his life and experiences on the front line in the Middle East. Accompanied by some correspondence that predates their marriage and relates to travelling fairgrounds and their lives as showpeople, as well as the occasional letter from her...
Dates: c1935 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Related to John Sanger, c1900 -1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178F20.11
Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to John Sanger, including letters, postcards and telegrams.

Dates: c1900 -1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Related to the Ohmy and the Sanger Families, c1900 -1999

 File
Reference code: 178F20.20
Scope and Contents

Various pieces of correspondence related to Ohmy and Sanger family members.

Dates: c1900 -1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Related to the Ohmy Circus Family, 1905 - 1929

 File
Reference code: 178F20.12
Scope and Contents

Postcard correspondence related to the Ohmy Circus family, including a postcard from Lillie Reeve to Mr Claude Smith while he was a prisoner of war in Germany.

Dates: 1905 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Relating to Bournemouth Site for Circus, 30 October 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 2: Series 178F34; Series 178G41
Reference code: 178F34.1
Scope and Contents

A letter detailing the location in Bournemouth for holding a circus performance for the Smart circus. Kept in 178G41.2.

Dates: 30 October 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Relating to the Circus Hall of Fame, 9 May 1970 - 25 November 1992

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence about Billy Smart's induction to the Circus Hall of Fame, business card from the Circus Hall of Fame, and a letter from the Festival International Du Cirque De Monte-Carlo.

Dates: 9 May 1970 - 25 November 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Relating to the Smart Circus, 18 January 1955 - 2 November 1994

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.3
Scope and Contents

Correspondence about the Smart circus in general from friends and business associates, and five empty envelopes.

Dates: 18 January 1955 - 2 November 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Relating to the Smart Circus, 3 November 1965 1 August 2013

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.4
Scope and Contents

Two letters thanking and congratulating the Smart family for putting on a wonderful show.

Dates: 3 November 1965 1 August 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Relating to Various Addressees, 11 June 1973 9 July 1975

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.6
Scope and Contents

Includes letter from the Variety Club of Illinois Tent No 26 to Ronald and Kay Smart thanking them for their support of the Variety Club International Convention in London, letter to D. Chipperfield Snr, Esq regarding the passing of his brother in law, card from 'Kid Kanaghau' and postcard from Don and Chris wishing Christmas Greetings to Kay and Ronnie Smart.

Dates: 11 June 1973 9 July 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Requiring Permission for Circus Performances, 1992

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 4: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence accompanied by newspaper cuttings and a loose leaf from a magazine.

Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence to the Smart Family from Duke of Edinburgh, 26 October 1972

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.5
Scope and Contents

A letter from the Duke of Edinburgh about how he enjoyed his visit to the Windsor Safari Park.

Dates: 26 October 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence with Various Addressees, 1947 - 1949

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.4
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with various addressees some of them signed by the secretary of Billy Smart’s Circus & Amusements.

Dates: 1947 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence with Various Addressees and Business Records Related to Various Matters, 1959 - 1972

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 4: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.13
Scope and Contents

Legal documents including Articles of Association of Windsor Safari Park Limited, answer to Letter of Purchase from Madame Tussaud’s Limited, Tree surveys of Windsor Safari Park, correspondence between Ronald Smart and Blackpool Corporation and Statement of Claim between William George Smart and Dome Press Limited.

Dates: 1959 - 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Cossack Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1909

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.68
Scope and Contents

Studio photograph of a male and a female performer in Russian folk style costume with a tambourine possing as if they were dancing.

Dates: c1890 - 1909
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

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