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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Dates: c1900 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Mammoth Circus Presented by Robert Bros. Poster, Monday 23 November 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.375
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Bilston. 6 African Lions presented by Capt. Sidney Howes, Jane the human monkey, Violet on the silver thread, Don and Peggy see-saw ponies, Tex James group of six prairie ponies, Violet and Margaret, The Dubski Trio, Sandow Sisters aerial act, The Seven Hungarians risley act, Dicks dogs, monkeys and ponies, The Amazing Glissons, Edgar Cooke, Wee Georgie, Andy clowns, comedy chimpanzees. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: Monday 23 November 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Man and Beast Film, c1945 - 1990

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 19: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.178
Scope and Contents

16mm, Cecolite. 400 feet, 10 minutes long. In colour, with sound. Russian circus animal trainers.

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

Man and Boy Beside Circus Lorry, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.93
Scope and Contents

Man and boy standing beside a lorry with lettering for Lord George Sanger's Circus. The man could be Joe Craston Senior circus clown.

Dates: c1930 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Manchester Hippodrome Programme, 8 October 1956

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.123
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a woman dancing while holding a musical note, stars and musical notes all around, a cresent moon with a top hat looking down on her. Inside: programme in the centre, commercial advertisments, information about future shows. Back cover: Ford advertisement. 2 pages.

Dates: 8 October 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Manuscripts on Circus Topics, 1887 - 1899

 File
Reference code: 178B30.2
Scope and Contents

Various documents including lists of circuses and acts, description of scene and list of towns with remarks.

Dates: 1887 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Maps, Charts and Plans, c1900 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178M17
Scope and Contents

Maps, charts and plans for aspects of Smart circuses and a caravan.

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

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning a Garage at St George's Stables, Winkfield, 31 March 1952

 Item — Sleeve Smart Family Collection Sleeve 3: Series 178M17
Reference code: 178M17.2
Scope and Contents

Consists of one letter of typed correspondence and hand drawn technical plans.

Dates: 31 March 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Maps, Charts and Plans

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning Billy Smart's Wonderland and Rocket Lift, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.3
Scope and Contents

Consists of hand drawn concept sketches of Wonderland park layout and buildings and rocket lift with one photo of the rocket lift.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Maps, Charts and Plans

Maps, Charts and Plans Concerning Circus Seating and Tent Plans, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.1
Scope and Contents

Consists of hand drawn and printed Billy Smart's Circus seating plans, tent plans for Circus Williams, various drawings for circus spaces and two wooden boards with seating plans.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Maps, Charts and Plans

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning Dolpinarium at Windsor Safari Park, 8 May 1970

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.4
Scope and Contents

Consists of black and white photos, typed correspondence, and technical blue prints.

Dates: 8 May 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Maps, Charts and Plans

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning Personalized Caravan, 21 June 1954 - 6 April 1955

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.5
Scope and Contents

Consists of typed correspondence regarding the designs and specifications of the caravan, itemised costs and a receipt.

Dates: 21 June 1954 - 6 April 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Maps, Charts and Plans

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning Personalized Caravan, 22 October 1953

 Item — Sleeve Smart Family Collection Sleeve 4: Series 178M17
Reference code: 178M17.6
Scope and Contents

Plan of living wagon built on Tasker House trailer, drawing number FS1006, R. Southern & Co., Ltd Coachbuilders, Brighthouse, Yorkshire. Line drawing showing side elevation and interior from above.

Dates: 22 October 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Maps, Charts and Plans

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.18
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Sailor's Return, The Greek Warrior, The Reaper and The Flower Girl.

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

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.19
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Swiss Girl, The Alpin Hunter, The Life Guardsman and The Flying Dutchman.

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

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, 14 May 1911

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.210
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with dog in performance costume. 'Taken at Lilhain Russia May 14 1911, Circus Nikitin' written on the reverse.

Dates: 14 May 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1910 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.214
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with horse and carriage in an open air stadium

Dates: c1910 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

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