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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4644 Collections and/or Records:

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, 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 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 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

Southport Pleasureland Circus Poster, 28 June - 17 September 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.315
Scope and Contents

Southport Pleasureland. Mary Chipperfield's animals. Colour illustration of a tightrope performer, a camel, a hippopotamus, three women riding elephants, a lioness, a clown, a giraffe, a white tiger, a woman performing with an orange tiger, a horse, a juggler and a man on stilts, border red and blue stars, background rainbow, type multicoloured

Dates: 28 June - 17 September 1989

Southport Pleasureland Circus Poster, 4 July - 2 September 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.316
Scope and Contents

Southport Pleasureland. Colour illustration of a tightrope performer, a camel, a hippopotamus, three women riding elephants, a lioness, a clown, a giraffe, a white tiger, a woman performing with an orange tiger, a horse, a juggler and a man on stilts, border red and blue stars, background rainbow, type multicoloured. New dates and schedule have been glued on top twice

Dates: 4 July - 2 September 1990

Southport Pleasureland Circus Poster, 28 June - 17 September 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.326
Scope and Contents

Southport Pleasureland. Mary Chipperfield's animals. Colour illustration of a tightrope performer, a camel, a hippopotamus, three women riding elephants, a lioness, a clown, a giraffe, a white tiger, a woman performing with an orange tiger, a horse, a juggler and a man on stilts, border red and blue stars, background rainbow, type multicoloured

Dates: 28 June - 17 September 1989

Southport Pleasureland Circus Poster, 4 July - 2 September 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.327
Scope and Contents

Southport Pleasureland. Colour illustration of a tightrope performer, a camel, a hippopotamus, three women riding elephants, a lioness, a clown, a giraffe, a white tiger, a woman performing with an orange tiger, a horse, a juggler and a man on stilts, border red and blue stars, background rainbow, type multicoloured. New dates and schedule have been glued on top

Dates: 4 July - 2 September 1990

Souvenir Brochure of the Dairy Department Colbourne Street Swindon, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.52
Scope and Contents

Contains information about the process the dairy department follows and black and white photographs of the dairy. 4 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000