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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5065 Collections and/or Records:

Macy's Parade Certificate of Appreciation Plaque, 1996

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 21: Series 178C146; Series 178R61; Series 178T51; Series 178Z77
Reference code: 178Z77.2
Scope and Contents

Certificate of appreciation awarded to Albert & Friends Instant Circus by the Macy's Parade Committee for taking part in Macy's 70th Annual Thanksgiving Parade. White background, red and black text, with an illustration of parade floats and mounted on wooden board, 1p.

Dates: 1996

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Photograph Album, 1996

 File — Box Albert & Friends Box 15: Series 178C146
Reference code: 178C146.13.1
Scope and Contents

Photograph album, containing colour photographs of young people and children from Albert & Friends Instant Circus, shown stilt walking in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade(?) in New York, United States of America. This photograph album also includes colour photographs of members of Albert & Friends Instant Circus rehearsing and performing during a trip to Hamburg, Germany.

Dates: 1996

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Photograph Album, 2000

 File — Box Albert & Friends Box 15: Series 178C146
Reference code: 178C146.13.2
Scope and Contents

Photograph album, containing colour photographs of a residential trip for children and young people from Albert & Friends Instant Circus to New York, United States of America. Includes photographs of rehearsals and preparations for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade(?).

Dates: 2000

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Photograph Album, c1995 - 2008

 File — Box Albert & Friends Box 15: Series 178C146
Reference code: 178C146.13.3
Scope and Contents

Photograph album titled, 'New York 2000 November', containing colour photographs of young people and children from Albert & Friends Instant Circus, shown sightseeing and at leisure, practicing their circus skills (stilt walking and unicycling), a street performance and also taking part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade during a trip to New York, United States of America.

Dates: c1995 - 2008

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Photographs, c1995 - 2008

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C146.13
Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of children and young people of Albert & Friends Instant Circus, taking part in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade during trips to New York, United States of America.

Dates: c1995 - 2008

Madison Square Garden Productions in Association with Cyril Bertram Mills Presents Centre Circus Programme, 20 July - 28 August 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.21
Scope and Contents

Mills present Centre Circus. Brighton Centre. The Four Vulcanus fire act, Hoppes’s rodeo Mules, The Kam-Tai troupe balancing act and others. Contains photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 20 July - 28 August 1978

Magical Tower Circus Around the World with Mooky Programme, 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.40
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's head on top right holding the world with white gloves with cut outs showing circus acts through and the Tower on top of the world over a dark blue and starry background, introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts inside with text and photograph of the circus ring in the centre, 12p.p.

Dates: 2005

Major Russell Pickering Pastel, 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.78
Scope and Contents

A skit sketch of Major Russell Pickering, animal carousel Circus Friends Association Olympia by Emmett Kelly. Red pastel sketch of a cartoon wolf's torso and head in a suit on brown paper.

Dates: 1947

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

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

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

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

Man and Motorcycle Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.144
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a man standing next to a motorcycle in front of a living wagon.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Man and Orangutan Photograph , c1950 - 1969

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.24
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a man with an orangutan. The man is wearing a uniform and peaked cap. The orangutan is wearing a gold jacket and purple neckerchief. The man could be James Holloway (aka Jimmy Nervo).

Dates: c1950 - 1969

Man and Woman Beside a Horse with a Jockey Photograph, c1880 - 1899

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.28
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a man and a woman beside a horse with a jockey. Possibly Henry Chapman (brother in law of George Sanger) and his wife Mrs Chapman.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

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

Manley and Austin Act Advertising Collage, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.48
Scope and Contents

Collage of six black and white photographs of the Manley and Austin circus act from Palace New York, including one advertisement photograph and five acrobatic photographs of the duo performing balancing acts and violin playing.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Manley and Austin Balancing Act Photograph, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.61
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Manley, a male performer standing in the centre of the circus ring with his arms out. Balanced on his head is Austin, a female performer playing the violin.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

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

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