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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

It's the Circus, Monkey Go Round and Godiva Rides Again Films, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.130
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. 350 feet, 29 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes 'Godiva Rides Again' starring Mandy Morgan, 'It’s the Circus' from Bertram Mills Circus, and 'Monkey Go Round' which features colour scenes.

Dates: c1945 - 1965

Ivor Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.105
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of two shirtless men standing in front of a circus tent, thought to be Ivor Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire (possibly before or after a gymnastic performance on rings).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Ivor Rosaire and Two Elephants 'Salt' and 'Saucy', 1937

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.110
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Inscription on the reverse reads as follows: 'Ivor Rosaire with John Swallow's elephants: Salt and Saucy'.

Dates: 1937

Ivor Rosaire and Two Elephants 'Salt' and 'Saucy', 1937

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.111
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Includes the following text underneath the image: 'Ivor Presents Rosaire's Elephants'. On the reverse there is a message sent to Joan Manning-Sanders from her mother, Ruth Manning-Sanders. The first line reads: 'Just said goodbye to the Rosaires'.

Dates: 1937

Ivor Rosaire, Lucy Rosaire, Juliette Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, 1948

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.119
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Ivor Rosaire, with his wife, Lucy Rosaire and their two children, Juliette (aged 7) and Derrick (aged 4).

Dates: 1948

Ivor Rosaire, Lucy Rosaire, Zena Rosaire and Stanley Perkins, 1948

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.107
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, with his wife, Lucy Rosaire and Zena Rosaire (also known as Zenita Rosaire) standing on the steps of a living caravan in Jersey. Includes inscription on the reverse that reads as follows: 'Ivor, Zena, Lucy and Stanley Perkins. Taken 1948 Jersey'.

Dates: 1948

Ivor Rosaire with his Head in the Mouth of an Elephant, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.97
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, shown with his head in an elephants mouth and the elephant is lifting him off the ground.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

J. F. Willie's Happy Family Miniature Circus Handbill, c1890s

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.1
Scope and Contents

Brown type on off white background listing performing animals and two press reviews, also brown illustrations of animal heads, one in each corner and a dog above a large horse shoe in the centre

Dates: c1890s

Jack Fossett, Margaret Fossett and Claude Yelding, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.82
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of Jack Fossett, Margaret Fossett and Claude Yelding, performers at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Jack Hylton's Earls Court Circus Fun Fair and Menagerie Programme, 1952

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.81
Scope and Contents

Coach party reservation form and souvenir programme for circus run 22 December 1952 - 24 January 1953. Front cover: drawing of circus animals and the circus ring with a clown and little girl in the top right corner. Inside: programme in the centre, information on Jack Hylton, photos and information about the acts. 8 pages.

Dates: 1952

Jack Niblett's Circus Sketches, c1929 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178V11.51
Scope and Contents

286 loose sketches and 6 sketchbooks of circus acts, animals and performers from various international circuses including Smarts, Bertram Mills and Robert Bros. by Jack Niblett. Pen and ink, felt pen, watercolour, pencil and pastel.

Dates: c1929 - 1990

Jack Wilkinson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0168
Scope and Contents Black and white and colour photographs and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground organs, steam engines and other transportation systems with annotations by Jack Wilkinson and other sources, such as William Keating, James Davidson, Philip Bradley and Jack Mellor, as well as notebooks, scrapbooks, journals, books, correspondence, research material, audio tapes of fairground organ music and some 3D items including Jack's recording equipment and a model of a fairground organ. Jack Wilkinson’s...
Dates: c1900 - 1979

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Tuesday 27 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1221
Scope and Contents

Greystones. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on pale yellow background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Tuesday 27 June 1967

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Monday 12 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1222
Scope and Contents

Middleton. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on white background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Monday 12 June 1967

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Sunday 11 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1223
Scope and Contents

Cobh. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on white background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Sunday 11 June 1967

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Tuesday 15 June 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1224
Scope and Contents

Youghal. Medranos high wire act, Lulu and Pilrre comedy act, Hercules strongman, Saida and partner juggling act, Les Bouglion trick cycling act, Madalene and Partner, Britt Maria trapeze act, Chang-Liana-Cheng, Porter No.13, Dueff juggling act, Madame Yo Hard, Leser Troupe of Arabs acrobatic act. Red and black type on yellow background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Tuesday 15 June 1965

Jane on the Sawdust Trial Comic Book, c1940s

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.62
Scope and Contents

Comic book with blue and red illustrations on a white background and text inside, published by the Daily Mirror. Printed by Harrison and Sons, Ltd., Hayes Middlessex and High Wycombe, 16p.p

Dates: c1940s

Jay Miller's Circus Film, 1992 - 1993

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.158
Scope and Contents

8mm, Kodak. 50 feet, 3 minutes long. Silent, in colour. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe at Piccotts End Link Road, Hemel Hempstead.

Dates: 1992 - 1993

Jay Miller's Circus Poster, Wednesday 12 - Friday 21 August c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.9
Scope and Contents

Shaldon. Colour lithograph of clown face on centre over white background with red and black type.

Dates: Wednesday 12 - Friday 21 August c1980s