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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

Queens Palace of Varieties Poster, 6 May 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.43
Scope and Contents High Street, Poplar, For the Benefit of Mr. Michael Abrahams, Jack Camp, Johnny Gilmore, Fred Earle, Harry Wright, Nellie Gannon, F. W. St. Clair, Bros. Brewer, Tom Leamore, Dan Conroy, Haig and Haig, Harry Nation, Ray and Ransford, Ike, Scott and Son, Foreman and Fannin, Ernest D'Almaine, J. P. Johnson, Ted Cowan, Daisy Deroy, Cable and Helton, Lizzie Howard, Pat Carey, Walter Stockwell, Alec Thomas, Walter Stanley, The Meltones, Alf Chester, Harry Kent, Harry Wright, Lily Lena, Katie...
Dates: 6 May 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Quel Cirque! Poster, Autumn 1991

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1183
Scope and Contents

Association Nationale pour le Developpement des Arts du Cirque. Colour photograph of sculpture of white face clown's torso, wearing a red ruffle neck and cuffs with yellow trimming, white gloves and green jester style hat with yellow bobbles on the end of the peaks on a black background

Dates: Autumn 1991
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

Quotation of Waterproofing Services , 29 August 1969

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 11: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.60
Scope and Contents

Quotation for waterproofing services for the Winkfield Zoo from the Roof Waterproofing Contracts Division.

Dates: 29 August 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Quote for Show-Boat Ride Amusement Rides Manufacturers, 1975

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 5: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.23
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Radio Circus 60 Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.46
Scope and Contents

Luigi Gerardi et ses 8 lions sauvages. Colour illustration of bare chested man seen from behind with three lions jumping over his head and more lions on right and left hand side on orange background.

Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Radio Circus Programme, c1957

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.82
Scope and Contents

Front cover: a framed drawing of circus performers, a man in the bottom right corner pointing up at the framed drawing. Inside: programme order runs throughout the booklet, introduction from Marcel Fort, photos of the acts, commercial advertisement. Back cover: advertisement for home electronics and appliances. 16 pages.

Dates: c1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Radio Circus Programme, c1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.83
Scope and Contents

Front cover: large radio tower over a circus tent, large crowd walking into the tent. Inside: programme order runs throughout the booklet, information on the 1959 Radio Circus, commerical advertisements. Back cover: information about other performing acts in France. 8 pages.

Dates: c1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Radio Circus Programmes, 1951 - 1960

 File
Reference code: 178K43.628
Scope and Contents

Radio Circus programmes containing black and white and colour photographs of acts and performers, illustrations, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1951 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Rainbow Presents Chipperfields Circus Poster, 27 December 1971 - 8 January 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.250
Scope and Contents

Chipperfields Christmas Circus at Rainbow Theatre. Colour illustrations of an african warrior, an elephant, a lion, a clothed chimpanzee, a leopard, and a crocodile, background a jungle scene, type yellow, red and black on multicoloured background

Dates: 27 December 1971 - 8 January 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Chipperfield Circus Posters

Rare Circus Shorts Film, 1926

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 24: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.228
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. Includes; Performing dogs - 30 Feet, first film released in 1926 by Pathescope Ltd. Toto Acrobat - 30 Feet cartoon with notched titles. Lions in Freedom - 30 Feet, filmed in France, not listed in catalogues. Elephant Bath - 30 Feet, filmed in India in 1926. Trained Elephants - 30 Feet, potentially filmed in U.S.A. At Home with Lions - 60 Feet, from Charles Gays in U.S.A.

Dates: 1926
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Rebernigg Circus Programmes, 1948 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178K43.633
Scope and Contents

Rebernigg Circus programmes containing colour illustrations on the front covers, inside black and white photographs of perfomers and acts, some text, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1948 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Receipt, 1942

 Item
Reference code: 178H24.3
Scope and Contents

Receipt from Francis Edwards Ltd., for 'Thirteen Year with the Wild Beast of India' Hans Brick's material.

Dates: 1942
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Business Records

Receipt of Application from the Berkshire County Council , 4 December 1951

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 11: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.69
Scope and Contents

Notice of receipt of application from the Berkshire County Council for a proposal for a petrol filling station. Application No. 1523/51.

Dates: 4 December 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Receipts and Quotation from A.W. Champion LTD., 1951 - 1954

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 4: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.14
Scope and Contents

Two receipts and a quotation for seating from A.W. Champion LTD.

Dates: 1951 - 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Receipts from Southern & Co. Ltd., 21 September - 15 November 1954

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 11: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.59
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 21 September - 15 November 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Reco Bros. Circus and Zoo Poster, 24 April 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1237
Scope and Contents Witney, The Leys. The Great Blondini tight rope act, Clem Merk and his lions, 'Appy 'Arry and his donkey, Chowding juggling act, Reco Bros. liberty horses presented by Monsier Zigmunt, the Teddy bears' tea party, Pancho, Prince and Ajax horses, The Florida Sisters trapeze act, monkey's steeplechase, comedy horses, Canadian cowboys, Judy the chimpanzee, liberty ponies presented by Mr Leonard, Miss Parry dancing act, Black Balla equestrian act, Pe-Po, 'Appy 'Arry, Spu and Potato clowns, Reco...
Dates: 24 April 1946
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

Reco Bros. Circus and Zoo Poster, c1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1238
Scope and Contents The Great Blondin tight rope act, Clem Merk and his lions, 'Appy 'Arry and his donkey, Chonw Ding juggling act, Reco Bros. liberty horses presented by Monsieur Zigmunt, the Teddy bears' tea party, Pancho, Prince and Ajax horses, The Florida Sisters trapeze act, monkey's steeplechase, comedy horses, Canadian cowboys, Judy the chimpanzee, liberty ponies presented by Mr Leonard, Miss Parry dancing act, Black Balla equestrian act, Pe-Po, 'Appy 'Arry, Spu and Potato clowns, Reco and May comedy...
Dates: c1946
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

Rehearsal Tape: Children’s Circus Recording, 1972

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.8
Scope and Contents

Compilation. 1/4 Audio Reel. Labelled; 1. '76 Trombones (Opening)', 2. 'Gabriella - Possible 1st Number', 3. 'Aida - Could use this for Gabriella 2nd Number or Finale of her act', 4. 'Finale - Circus on Parade', 5. 'Ringmaster March - Parade Sometime', 6. 'Baby Elephant Walk - for baby elephants, Christmas'.

Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Reproduction of Smart's Circus Painting Shirtsleeves and Spangles by Terence Cuneo, 1958

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.46
Scope and Contents

Printed in Great Britain on wood. Description of the scene depicted on the back of the item. Accompanied by a typescript letter which gives more information on the item.

Dates: 1958
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Research Material, c1900 - 2018

 File — Box Sanger Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B40.1
Scope and Contents

Various photocopies relating to Margate, Dreamland, Hall by the Sea, Sanger Circus and animal performance.

Dates: c1900 - 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Family Collection

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