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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5065 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Paulo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0144
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs, postcards and negatives, newspaper cuttings, scrapbooks, posters, programmes, books and other miscellaneous items related to the Paulo Circus family. Other circuses and performers are also represented.

Dates: 1921 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Hat Trick Productions Ltd. License, 29 January 1998

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.37
Scope and Contents

Non-exclusive license for use of footage in a Hat Trick Productions Ltd.

Dates: 29 January 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Head of a Clown Print, 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.73
Scope and Contents

Reproduction of a painting by Bernard Buffet entitled Tete de Clown, reproduced by Galerie David et Garnier. Colour lithograph of a male clown's head with blond hair, red nose, orange lips and a green triangle on his chin on a blue background. Printed in France.

Dates: 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Heart and Soul: Circus Avid Edit Comp 08/03/95 VHS Tape, 8 March 1995

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 22: Series 178D28
Reference code: 178D28.1.22
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

VHS tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: 8 March 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Films / Albert & Friends Instant Circus VHS Tapes

Heckenberg Circus Manor Hamilton Letter, Wednesday 26 July 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.3
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Heckenberg Circus to Handby Celeine to confirm the terms of contract for the Hippodrome, Wednesbury.

Dates: Wednesday 26 July 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Correspondence

Heckenberg's Super Circus Poster, 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1227
Scope and Contents Berlin Tower. 6 Ellanos high wire act, The Great Russhe Troupe of riders, Nicka performing elephant, performing lions presented by Topinski, Madame Bebe, performing zebra, Jackos, Tschenn Maa aerial and juggling act, Lanky comedy act, Bobby, Adrianos Troupe, 9 Crechkos musical act, The Westerguard Troupe, Ello and Jerome comedy act, The Pierro Troupe earial act, Bebe, Jake, Kinks and Co, The Great Elando, Mrs Cassey, John McCormick, The Two Gideons, Tankie, Bibi and Tinkie, Wiz Bang, Fritz...
Dates: 1938
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

Helsinki DV Cassette Tape, c1995 - 2008

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.40
Scope and Contents From the Item:

DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1995 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Films / Albert and Friends Instant Circus DV Cassette Tapes

Helsinki DV Cassette Tape, c1995 - 2008

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.41
Scope and Contents From the Item:

DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1995 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Films / Albert and Friends Instant Circus DV Cassette Tapes

Hengler Circus Programmes, 1837 - 1892

 File
Reference code: 178K43.658
Scope and Contents

Monochrome illustrations of equestrian acts on front covers, inside programme, 2pp.

Dates: 1837 - 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Henglers Grand Circus Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.227
Scope and Contents

Illuminated morning performance at Drill Hall, Queens Road, Bristol, 4pp. Printed by Fay Bros., Broad Quay, Bristol.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Hengler's Grand Cirque Poster, 19 September 1877

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.23
Scope and Contents Brunswick Road, Liverpool. The Great Company of equestrians, gymnasts, vaulters, jugglers and leapers, Fillis Family, Mr. Hubert Cooke equestrian act, Mr. John Walker equestrian act, Mr. James Powell Junior equestrian act, Miss Louise Powell equestrian act, Mr. James H. Jee equestrian act, Mr. George Delevanti equestrian act, Miss. Jeesie Powell, Miss Virginia Jee, Mr. James Bridges, Miss Amy Samwell, Miss Lilly Jee, Mr. A. Bridges, Ferdinand August, Signorina Guiseppina Quaglieni equestrian...
Dates: 19 September 1877
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Henri La Mothe Diving Act Advertising Material, 1972

 File
Reference code: 178I22.9
Scope and Contents A two fold pamphlet showing black and white newspaper articles from various newspapers in New Zealand about Henri La Mothe, the only man in the world to dive 40 feet into 16 inches of water and appearance at the Easter Show and a four fold pamphlet showing bown and white photographs of La Mothe performing and with the audience with text in Japanese as well as newspaper articles in Japanese and English, a five fold pamphlet in blue and green with photographs of the act and text and a 2 p.p...
Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Here Comes the Circus Film, c1930 - 1949

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.40
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathe. 300 feet, 12 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes USA circus, and Ringling bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus from the 1930s and 1940s.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here Comes the Circus Film, 1942

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 7: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.51
Scope and Contents

16mm. 400 feet, 16 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes USA circus, and Ringling bros. Barnum and Baily Circus from the 1930s and 1940s. Supplied by C. W. Cramp. Copied to DVD 4 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1942
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here Comes the Circus Film, c1930 - 1949

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 8: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.59
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Cyldon. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Ringling bros. Barnum and Baily Circus from the 1930s and 1940s. Copied to DVD 3 .and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 2: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.10
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. 400 feet, 16 minutes long. Includes USA Circus footage.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, 1955

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 3: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.22
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Bertram Mills Circus. Copied to DVD 2 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, 1955

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 4: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.27
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Bertram Mills Circus. Copied to DVD 2 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, c1945 - 1990

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 8: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.61
Scope and Contents

16mm, G.B. Equipment Ltd. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Bertram Mills Circus. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1945 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here’s The Circus Film, 1950

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 20: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.183
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Star Movie Pak series. Black and white, with sound.

Dates: 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

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