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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Arabic Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.983
Scope and Contents

Monochrome black illustrations of a strongman with a weight in each hand and a weight suspended from his tongue, and seventeen people sitting in a car, background blue, type black

Dates: c1960-1999

Arabic Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.988
Scope and Contents

Monochrome black illustration of a clown, background yellow, type black

Dates: c1960-1999

Arena of Astley's Amphitheatre, Surrey Road Print, 1 December 1815

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.20
Scope and Contents

Engraving on paper by George Jones (1786-1869), printed by W. Wise and published by Robert Wilkinson, No. 58 Cornhill. Two black and white illustrations, on top interior view of theatre with equestrian act on the edge and other performers in the centre, band on bottom right and audience on balconies, on the bottom external view of building.

Dates: 1 December 1815

Arena of Fear Film, 1958

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 17: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.161
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Cecol. Black and White, with Sound. German family entertainment title with English dialogue. Label reads "Opening of six reels".

Dates: 1958

Argus Miniature Catalogue of Circus Miniature Vehicles, 1997

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178J10.2
Scope and Contents

Catalogue of miniature circus vehicles available to purchase.

Dates: 1997

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 June 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.225
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hickey’s Comedy Circus Including the Comical Unridable Mule, Bertram Banks Mimicry of Children, Geo. Rae Eccentric Scot and Dancer, Little Elsie Prince Dainty Songs and Dances, J. Olrac’s Company of Comedians Wagner, the Concertina King, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Billy Simpson Comedian. Blue and red type.

Dates: 29 June 1914

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 August 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.302
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Carr Lynn Mimetic Comedian, Monica and Pat Daly, Helen Binnie Comedienne, Terri and June Music and Dancing, Raby and Dell in Mirth and Melody, The Argyle Orchestra Under the Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Kathleen Caldecott English Concertina Playing, Mdlle. Al-Wright Presents Her Comedy Circus, Pathe’s Super News Gazette. Black and red type.

Dates: 10 August 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 November 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.304
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Grunden and Hec. McLennan, The Song Crackers, Frank Wilson, a Band in Himself, Jo Sisters and Jon Musical and Dancing Act, Barry Barnes Comedian, Pepino with His Comedy Burlesque Circus, Ben Said, The Funjorer, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, The Argyle Orchestra Under The Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Mitchel and Peru Comedians. Black and red type.

Dates: 30 November 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 September 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.89
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Judy Shirley The Star of 'Monday Night at Seven', Baker Dove and Allen International Club Men, The Reid Twins, The Valmar Trio from the Tower Circus, Blackpool, The McDonald and Maurice Twins, George Boyd Comedian, Don Carlos BBC Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool.

Dates: 9 September 1940

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 September 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.100
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Prof. E.R. Dinez’s Wonderful Circus, Educated Ponies, Performing Goats and Smiler the Performing Donkey, Nelly Gannon Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Harry Wright Character Comedian, Wilkie Bard Delineator of the Coster Art, J.H. Sephton Vocalist, Dancer and Speciality Instrumentalist, Lilly Langtry Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Nellie Stratton Serio Comic and Burlesque Actress Dutch Daly comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 30 September 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 January 1901

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.129
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Signor Pepi Italy’s Greatest Quick Change Artist, Animated Photographs of Lord Roberts’ Return Produced by the B.B.and R. Royal Bioscope Company, Martin Conway Quaint Comedian, Egyptian Princess Cleopatra Serpent Enchantress, Emma Don Character Comedienne, Collins and Rice American Comedy Vocalist and Dancers, Barton Howard The Human Gramophone, Dora Lyric Burlesque Actress, R.W. Bentley Character Comedian, Boswell’s Novel Stage Circus with Educated...
Dates: 14 January 1901

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 October 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.74
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Eight Welshmen Vocalists, Mr Harry Ford Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Prof. Dainez’s Miniature Circus, Mr Bob Vokes Character Comedian and Descriptive Vocalist, Pat Carey Irish Comedian and Dancer, The Bros. McGrath Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Millie Vokes Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Miss Lizzie Howard Descriptive Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 26 October 1896

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 December 1905

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.310
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Astley’s American Circus, Lily Marney character comedienne, Jack and Evelyn song and dance, Lilian Lowe ballad and descriptive vocalist, E.J. Sheldon comedian whislter and dancer, Brothers Adderley duettists and mimics, Arthur Gilbert character comedian, Manning’s Entertainers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow type.

Dates: 11 December 1905

Arthur Joel's Anglo-Russian Circus Programmes, 1941 - 1943

 File
Reference code: 178K43.674
Scope and Contents

Monochrome illustrations of equestrian acts on front covers, inside programme.

Dates: 1941 - 1943

Arthur Vercoe Pedlar Clown Advertising Card, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.24
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of performer in various posses and text on front and reverse.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Articles and Monographs, c1880 - 1899

 Series
Reference code: 178B39
Scope and Contents

Script for Cinderella and Life of George Sanger booklets.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Articles on Circus, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178B30.30
Scope and Contents

Article about Habibi the lion and monograph on wild animals by Hans Brick, Circus Animal Trainer and Performer. Typescript.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Artiste Contracts Between Billy Smart's Circus Limited and Various Artists, 1977 - 1982

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 7: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.42
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1977 - 1982

Artisten Tiere Attracktionen Poster, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178R56.7
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of female aerial act and three clowns below on the circus ring.

Dates: 1963