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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

John Martin Turner's Circus Research Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0063
Scope and Contents

This collection contains John Turner’s research on circus people indexes, which lists circus performers from the Victorian age onwards. It contains notebooks, index cards, photocopies and pictures gathered from a number of repositories and libraries during John Turner’s life and used for articles published in a variety of journals and magazines, and for the numerous books that he published during his lifetime. The collection also contains some posters and programmes

Dates: 1990 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Pearson's Gigantic Christmas Circus, Menagerie and Fun Fair Programme, 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.259
Scope and Contents

The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast. Black and white photograph of roaring tiger in the centre and black type on red background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p

Dates: 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Chipperfield Circus Programmes

John Robinson Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0208
Content Description

Colour and black and white photographs of fairgrounds icluding some of Dorset Steam Fair from the collection of John Robinson and the late Fred Robinson.

Dates: c1900 - 1991
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Swallow in Top Hat and Tails, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of circus performer, John Swallow (also known as Johnny Swallow), shown wearing a top hat and tails, possibly whilst working at Rosaire's Circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Join the Circus, and I'm No Angel Film, c1965 - 1979

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 13: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.105
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. Super8. Two feature films on one reel. 'Join the Circus' is black and white, silent. Stars Harry 'Snub' Pollard and Paul Parrot.

Dates: c1965 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Join the Circus Film, c1965 - 1979

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.94
Scope and Contents

Super8, Pathe. 200 feet, 13 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Feature film starring Harry 'Snub' Pollard and Paul Parrot. Possibly two films on one reel. Collectors Club.

Dates: c1965 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jolly's Circus Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.200
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown, acts and big top. Left blank for overprinting location and date. Printed by Artisan Printer, Presteigne.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Joseph Charles Heather Obituary, 18 April 1953

 Item — Box John Heather Box 1: Series 178C82/1-49; Series 178F32; Series 178Q7
Reference code: 178Q7.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting of an obituary on the death of Joseph Charles Heather taken from the Long Eaton Advertiser and South Derbyshire Chronicle.

Dates: 18 April 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John F. C. Heather Collection / Obituaries

Julian's International Circus Programme, c1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.21
Scope and Contents Brothers Stelling, Master Alfred Eugene juggling act, Miss Laura equestrian act, Mr. A. Stelling equestrian act, Pedro clown, The Three Simpletons comedy act, Mdlle. Isabelle and Thomas H. Culeen equestrian act, Mons. Preistel, Miss Julian equestrian act, Brothers Haygo acrobatic act, Mdlle. Eleise Gaertner equestrian act, Hurst comedy act, Whimsical Willie, Mr. J. Julian equestrian act, George Testo and Miss Fannie Orni gymnastic act. Black type on yellowish background with list of cast of...
Dates: c1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Juliette Rosaire, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.130
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.131
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.132
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.123
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.124
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.125
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs. Includes inscription on the front of the photograph that reads as follows: 'Juliette Vivian Rosaire. To Auntie Ruth'.

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.126
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire Dancing, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.121
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown dancing in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire Dancing, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.127
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown dancing in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire Dancing, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.128
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown dancing in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire Dancing, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.129
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown dancing in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

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