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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4474 Collections and/or Records:

Tower World Circus Souvenir Brochure Programme, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.26
Scope and Contents

Front cover: three clowns (2 adult and 1 child) imposed on to the front of Tower World. Inside: programme in the centre, foreword, introduction by Laci Endresz, photos of acts with brief description. Back cover: Winter Fun at Tower World advertisement. 8 pages.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Trade and Advertising Material, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178I22
Scope and Contents

A range of items of promotion and advertising from a range of circus companies and performers, including artistes' photographs with act descriptions used for seeking employment in circuses and pamphlets advertising independent performances and circus companies' literature and souvenirs for public distribution and promotion including Gerry Cottle's Circus, Belle Vue, Blackpool Tower, Bertram Mills Circus, Gandey's, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, Knie and many more.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Trade and Advertising Material, c1900 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178I24
Scope and Contents

Promotional material for Smart Circus and other circuses includign leaflets and brochures.

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

Tragic Death of George Sanger Obituary, 2 December 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178Q6.1
Scope and Contents

Obituary dedicated to George Sanger in The Era, containing details about his life and career and black and white portrait of Sanger in the centre.

Dates: 2 December 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Obituaries and Funeral Cards

Trains Album of Photographs Number 19: Circus Trains by Charles Philip Fox Publication, 1947

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Research material on the life and career of Billy Smart as well as a monograph by Bernard Wicksteed.

Dates: 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Translations of French Articles on Circus Acts Research Material, 1951 - 1968

 File
Reference code: 178B30.11
Scope and Contents Notebooks cotaning research and articles on circus acts written by Raoul Monbar, Henry Thetard, H.J. Lissien, Tristan Remy, H Cazier, Robert Mulle, J. Baudez, Michael Louis, Jacques Garnier, Pierre Couderc and Alfred Court, translated by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas) from French to English. Titles include: 'Circus Families, Directors, Dynasties, Personalities', 'The Ricono', 'Les Merveilleuse Histoire du Cirque', 'Les Clowns', 'Voltage Riding, 'The Cairoli Troupe', 'Haute Ecole', 'Circus...
Dates: 1951 - 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Tribute Luncheon to the Press, TV, Newsreel and Radio Services River Room, Savoy Hotel London, 12 December 1974

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.19
Scope and Contents

Programme and menu.

Dates: 12 December 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Trick Horse Riding Act On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.140
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of five horses, with three male and four female equestrian performers shown trick riding on stage, at an unidentified circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Trouble at the Forge, Paws for Breath and Acrobatic Antics Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 9: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.68
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. Black and white, silent. Trouble at the Forge, a Jimmy Adams extract. Paws for Breath, a Billy Bevan extract. Acrobatic Antics, a Hallroom Boys Comedy. Copied to DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Tudor's New Hippodrome and Variety Circus Poster, Monday 5 May 1902, now open for the season

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.13
Scope and Contents Union Street, Waterloo, Blyth. Seven Savonas musical act, Vincent acrobatic act, Mdlle. Martha gymnast, The Sisters Charms juggling act, Funny Luko clown, Elliotts trick cycling act, Claude Randall Family equestrian act, Rabbit, Bimbo and Cooke clowns. Red, black, blue and yellow type on off white background and some blue, yellow and red sections, and male portrait illustration on top section and two small illlustrations of acrobatic acts on blue background on bottom section. Wilson's New...
Dates: Monday 5 May 1902, now open for the season
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Tweeting Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.46
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathetoscope. Black and white, silent. Includes Dare Devil Dots, the opening scene from 'Sallys Day Out', Cherny Kearton, Eugene Castle release and 'Hippo Rodeo'. Reperforated from 16mm.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Two Performing Geese, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.148
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of two performing geese onstage at an unidentified circus.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Two Unidentified Aerial Performers On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.139
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of two male aerial performers on stage. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Uncle Hans's Open Air Children's Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.677
Scope and Contents

Rasmus the monkey, Sandor educated miniture stallion, Christine Martell juggler, Ferdinand comedy goat, the circus comedy dog revue featuring Bonzo, Blackie and Barry, Uncle Hans. Background yellow, type red and black. Printed by A Jennings, LTD, 340 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CRO 2LF

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Uncle Sam’s Great American Circus Poster, c2000 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.184
Scope and Contents

Long Eaton, Breaston Road. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: c2000 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Uncle Sam’s Great American Circus Poster, c2000 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.196
Scope and Contents

Long Eaton, Breaston Road. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: c2000 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Unidentified Circus Worker with Three Horses, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.59
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man with three horses (foreground) and circus tents (background) at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Fossett’s Circus Photographs

Unidentified Circus Worker with Three Horses, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.70
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a man and three horses drinking from a puddle at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Fossett’s Circus Photographs

Unidentified Clown on a Wire On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.141
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a clown onstage performing on a wire, and a woman assisting, at an unidentified circus. Photograph numbered 24.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Unidentified Clown with a Monkey On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.145
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified clown, with a chimpanzee performing on a tight rope on stage at an unidentified circus. Photograph numbered 13.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

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