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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

Leaflet and Flyers for Circusiana Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Astley's Circus, 1968

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.53
Scope and Contents

Leaflet contains information about the circus, Philip Astley, and Circusiana.

Dates: 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Leaflet for Varieté Rheinhalle, 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178K48.9
Scope and Contents

Cologne, Germany. Leaflet with white type on blue background on one side and white type on a green, red and purple background on the other, featuring colour photographs of the performers and descriptions of their acts, including Eric und André, Bob Bramson, Trio Gaspar, White Diamonds, Donimo, Michael Genähr, and Becky + Rachel, a floorplan of the venue, ticket information and contact information.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection / Programmes

Leaflets from Mr. Ronald Smart's USA Tours of Leisure Attractions, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.28
Scope and Contents

Includes leaflets for amusement parks, aquariums and others in locations as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Florida, Los Angeles among others.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Leaflets from UK Tourist Attractions, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.25
Scope and Contents

Includes leaflets from Windsor Safari Park, Tower World Blackpool, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Guernsey, and others.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Leather from Billy Smart's Big Top, 1965

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.37
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Leone and Tarnyia Trapeze and Swaypole Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.13
Scope and Contents

Black and white portrait of the act in circle on top right corner and photographs of the acts on a pink background on the front cover and black and green type, inside black and white photographs and text, including list of past engagement venues, further information on back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Les Cirque Programme, 1 - 31 March 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.42
Scope and Contents

William Voss presents Chipperfield lions, Miss Andrey Duval and her dogs, Les 4 Victoria balancing act, Les Ritcher tumblers, Li Shuang highwire, Desiree Rech chimpanzees, Little John equilibrist and others. Contains photos, 8p.p.

Dates: 1 - 31 March 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Les Herauts d'Armes Cavalcade Booklet, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.6
Scope and Contents

Hard cover green with white triangle pattern and blue spine, fold out booklet containing colour illustrations of a parade including horse riders, chefs, man riding a turkey, people in different customes and themed carts and animals, signed L. Musso.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Les Phoques D'Aarhus King Sea Lions Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.116
Scope and Contents

Front cover: picture of a sea lion balancing on top of a ball. Inside: programme starts in the middle, commercial advertisements, photos and brief descriptions of the acts. Back cover: advertisement. 8 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Letter addressed to Mr Heather, 29 April 1912

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

Letter regarding a summons by an inspector on the handling of wild beasts, addressed to Mr Heather. Includes letterhead advertising Miss Ella’s imported forest-bred lions including text and a black and white promotional photograph of lions, with with animal trainer, Ellen Sanger, 1p.

Dates: 29 April 1912
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John F. C. Heather Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Douglas Bickerstaffe, 18 October 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.17
Scope and Contents

Letter to Miss Ohmy from Douglas Bickerstaffe. Typescript.

Dates: 18 October 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Kay Sapienza, 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.16
Scope and Contents

Letter and family tree to Mrs J Huntingdon from Kay Sapienza, contains information about Ohmy circus. Typescript, 2p.p.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from the Deputy City Clerk of Winnipeg, 1 February 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.13
Scope and Contents

Letter to Gwenda Sanger from Deputy City Clerk of Winnipeg, Canada, sending sympathy and condolences regarding the death of Mr John William Sanger. Typescript, original & Photocopy.

Dates: 1 February 1966
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from the General Manager of Crystal Palace, 26 November 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.14
Scope and Contents

Letter to Lily Sanger Ohmy from General Manager of Crystal Palace. Typescript.

Dates: 26 November 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Thos. V. Woodhouse, 9 October 1905

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.19
Scope and Contents

Letter to Ohmy from Thos. V. Woodhouse, Architect, 2p.p.

Dates: 9 October 1905
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter of Correspondence from David Hibling Concerning Artwork for a Poster Design, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 53: Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.21
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Letter Regarding Inability to Offer Hal Denver Work in the Coming Season, 17 September 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.84
Scope and Contents

Letter and envelope, both headed Tom Arnold and signed by Clem Butson, regretting their inability to offer Hal Denver work in the coming season; typescript, 2pp.

Dates: 17 September 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter to Barnum and Sanger Circus, 18 March 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178F37.1
Scope and Contents

Letter to Sanger and Barnum Circus from Pauline Vermersch. Ink on ruled paper. Manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 18 March 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Correspondence

Letter to Mr. Smart from Campbell Logan, 6 May 1947

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 12: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.78
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 6 May 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Letterheaded Paper, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178Z34.7
Scope and Contents

Royal Gala Performance of Billy Smart's Circus. Colour.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

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