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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

Skinning the Cat Handbill, c1997

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.13
Scope and Contents

Image from a Skinning the Cat performance, with three performers in blue, green and red costumes suspended from a rig, with the company logo in white in the top-left corner.

Dates: c1997

Skinning the Cat presents: Enchantress, c1996

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.18
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph from a Skinning the Cat performance of Enchantress, with the company's logo and the performance title in white type at the top, a description of the performance at the bottom, and along the right side four small colour photographs from previous Skinning the Cat performances.

Dates: c1996

Skinning the Cat presents: Enchantress, c1996

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.19
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph from a Skinning the Cat performance of Enchantress, with the company's logo and the performance title in white type at the top, a description of the performance at the bottom, and along the right side four small colour photographs from previous Skinning the Cat performances.

Dates: c1996

Sky Hooked: An exhibition by Becky Truman, 19 January 2012

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.2
Scope and Contents

The Bradford Gallery, The Yorkshire Craft Centre.Colour photograph of Rebecca Truman in one of her performances, white type on a black background on the front, and on the reverse white and black type on an orange and white background giving the name, date, description of the event and contact information, and logos of various related organisations.

Dates: 19 January 2012

Sky Hooked: An exhibition by Becky Truman, 19 January 2012

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.3
Scope and Contents

The Bradford Gallery, The Yorkshire Craft Centre. Colour photograph of Rebecca Truman in one of her performances, white type on a black background on the front, and on the reverse white and black type on an orange and white background giving the name, date, description of the event and contact information, and logos of various related organisations.

Dates: 19 January 2012

SkyHooked: An Exhibition by Becky Truman Poster, 20 January - 22 February 2012

 Item
Reference code: 178R6.2
Scope and Contents

A colour photograph of Becky Truman during one of her performances, wearing a red, gold and purple feathered costume and red feather headdress, the title of the exhibition, a short description and the time and date in white type on the front, and on the reverse orange boxes containing information about Rebecca Truman, the location of the exhibition and contact information, and colour photographs of the Skinning the Cat company during their performances.

Dates: 20 January - 22 February 2012

Smart Circus Film, 6 November 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.76
Scope and Contents

BETACAM. Note on tape reads 'Tape 1, unused, crowd show start toilets dogs etc'. Note on case reads 'AL S1 Rushes'.

Dates: 6 November 1993

Smart Circus Film, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 29: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.111
Scope and Contents

Super8. Reel to reel Smart Circus film. Content unknown.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Smart Circus Posters, c1946 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.52-140
Scope and Contents

Billy Smart's and David Smart's Circus posters.

Dates: c1946 - 1999

Smart Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.173-229
Scope and Contents

Smart Circus programmes, including Billy Smart Circus, David Smart Circus and Smart Circus Royal Performance Galas.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Smart Circus Research Material, c1950 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178B30.3
Scope and Contents

Two colour photocopies of Smart circus posters, one for Newport dated 1952

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Smart Collection Film [MISSING], c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.90
Scope and Contents

VHS. BFI. Note on case reads '16mm items, ref copy'.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Smart Family Circus Scrapbooks, 1993 - 1996

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 49: Series 178G41
Reference code: 178G41.7
Scope and Contents

Large scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings on the Smart Circus including Gary Smart and a diversity of acts.

Dates: 1993 - 1996

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014

Smart's Address Book Business Record, 1950 - 1990

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 25: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.198
Scope and Contents

Includes names, phone numbers and addresses of various people in the circus, fairground, entertainment and media industries.

Dates: 1950 - 1990

Smarts Amusement Park Handbill, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178T42.13
Scope and Contents

Inside fold out: colour photogrpahs of amusement park rides, park information. Outside fold out: colour photographs of the amusement park, maps showing location, directions, and contact information. 1 page.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Smart's Amusements Park Promotional Material, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.11
Scope and Contents

Brochure for the Smart's Amusements Park in Littlehampton. Contains colour photographs of the park and beach; brief history of the park; information about Littlehampton and the surrounding area; opening days and how to get there. 2 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Soldier Prop, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Object Smart Family Collection Object 4: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.62
Scope and Contents

Hollow fibre soldier prop wearing red jacket with golden detail and blue trousers and hat and holding a gun on his right arm.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Some Bird! Film, c1945 - 1951

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 2: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.13
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterday Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. 300 feet, 12 minutes long. Includes Glenn Tyron.

Dates: c1945 - 1951

Sound for Hospitals Recording, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 40: Series 178E9
Reference code: 178E9.4
Scope and Contents

1/4 audio reel.

Dates: c1900 - 2000