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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4644 Collections and/or Records:

Billy Smart's Circus Programme, 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.221
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's face with red nose and black hat on the front cover, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p

Dates: 1967
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Smart Circus Programmes

Billy Smart's Circus Programme, 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.222
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's face with red nose and black hat on the front cover, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p

Dates: 1967
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Smart Circus Programmes

Billy Smart's Circus Programme, 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.226
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of elephant wearing a stripey blue and yellow apron bathing a baby elephant, which is holding an umbrella, bubbles and blue background on front cover, inside introduction, article on Billy Smart, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p

Dates: 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Smart Circus Programmes

Billy Smart's Circus Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.229
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of 1946 programme and a front cover and a back cover of Smart circus programme.

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

Billy Smart's Circus Promotional Material, 1999

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.20
Scope and Contents

Contains colour photographs of the performers and their names; timeline of Smart family circus; photographs of setting up the Big Top; black and white photographs of the Smart family; colour and black and white photographs of star guests. 8 pages.

Dates: 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Billy Smart's Circus Stationary, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.21
Scope and Contents

Includes folders, envelopes and letter headed paper.

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

Billy Smart's Circus The Quality Show Handbill, 15 October - 7 November 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178T42.9
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, drawing of a clown face, dates, location, booking information, blue background. Back side: blank. 1 page.

Dates: 15 October - 7 November 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Handbills

Billy Smart's Circus This is My Life Poster, c1946 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.134
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Billy Smart in cowboy hat holding a cigar on his right hand, wearing his signature white shirt and stripey brown waistcoat. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: c1946 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Smart Circus Posters

Billy Smart's Circus, Variety Club Star Gala Performance Handbill, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.83
Scope and Contents

Shepherds Bush, W. 12 Wood Lane, The Scrubs recreation ground, Monday 30 October. Red and black type on light brown background, Ring Master Bruce Forsyth, all proceedings to be deveoted to Variety Club's children's charities

Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Handbills / Billy Smart Circus Handbills

Billy Smart's Circus Watercolour by Laurence Burn, 1955

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.45
Scope and Contents

External view of Billy Smart’s Circus showing the ticket office, some transport and accommodation and a large circus tent on the background.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Billy Smart's Clapham Common Rehearsal Schedule, 1997

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 12: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.79
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1972

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 29: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.4
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. BBC Enterprises. Tape number 94666.

Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1978

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 29: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.5
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. BBC Enterprises. Tape number 9171849.

Dates: 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1980

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 29: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.6
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. Thames T.V.

Dates: 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1975

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 30: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.16
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. BBC Enterprises. Tape number 97796.

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

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1974

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 31: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.19
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. BBC Enterprises. Tape number 92574.

Dates: 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1973

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 31: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.25
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. BBC Enterprises. Tape number 90560.

Dates: 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Billy Smart's Easter Circus Film, 1976

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 34: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.55
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. BBC Enterprises. Tape number 68396.

Dates: 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Billy Smart's Family Party Scripts, 1957

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 12: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.77
Scope and Contents

From Winkfield Zoo, near Windsor on Christmas Day.

Dates: 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Billy Smart's First Tour for 25 Years Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.24
Scope and Contents

Front cover: pink and white programme of the circus performers in order, head office address, telephone, and fax. Back cover: white blank page. 1 page.

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

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