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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 587 Collections and/or Records:

Memorandum of Agreement, 1 March 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178H30.1
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of agreement between Mrs A. Reeve-Sanger and Rupert Heath for the appearance of Diana Dobsons, comedy act, for six nights, starting Monday 11 June 1923 at the Palace Theatre, Ramsgate. Black type on pink paper. Type and manuscript,2p.p.

Dates: 1 March 1923

Memorandum of Engagement, 27 December 1911

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Reference code: 178H15.4
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Memorandum of engagement between Connah’s Quay and Shotton Hippodrome and Picture Palace and Ben Jackson, signed by A. Corelli.

Dates: 27 December 1911

Messrs. Poole, The World Programme, 25 September 1882

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Reference code: 178K53.1
Scope and Contents Public Hall, Smethwick, Entry of General Sir Garnet Wolseley into Cairo with British Forces, Alexandria bombarded, on fire and in ruins!, England to Malta, Turkey, Cyprus, The Holy Land, Egypt, Zululand, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Bombardment of Alexandria, Scenes of Cairo and the Suez Canal, Mr J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, excelsior black and white duologists and versatile artistes, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Horace Wilton, comic singing. Black type on...
Dates: 25 September 1882

Messrs. Poole's Gigantic Pictorial Enterprise Programme, 14 August 1882

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Reference code: 178K53.18
Scope and Contents Exchange Rooms, New Street, Birmingham, Egypt and the world, Bombardment of Alexandria, Cairo, The Suez Canal, London, South Africa, Afghanistan, India, Assassination of the Szar, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Prince of Wales Minstrels, Mr Charles Ernest, singing act, Mr J. Richards, musical act, Mr Horace Wilton, comedy musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Oscar Hartwell, The orchestra conducted by Mr B. Simpson. Black type on pink background with...
Dates: 14 August 1882

Miss Zona Vevey, Max Erard and Great Organ Poster, c1903 - 1923

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Reference code: 178R36.10
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Miss Zona Vevey, Max Erard and great organ. Red and blue type on white background with blue border and two black and white portraits.

Dates: c1903 - 1923

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Poster, 6 July 1914

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Reference code: 178R36.17
Scope and Contents Grand Burnely Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonderful Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland, the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Sunday 12th July His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion Seaforth, Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers, Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, banjo comic act, Animated pictures on the Casinograph, Lewis T. Dalrymple’s Co. The 6 Sailors, 6 Girls, vocal and dancing miniature revue, Rob, Ivy, Lyn in 'The Garden of...
Dates: 6 July 1914

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Programme, 6 July 1914

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Reference code: 178K40.1
Scope and Contents Grand Burnley Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonder Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Dancing twice daily, music by the Scarlet Casino Orchestra, M.C. Mr A.H. Brown, His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, comedian and banjoist Animated pictures on the casinograph, Lewis T. Dalryple’s Co. The 6 Sailor Girls, Rob,...
Dates: 6 July 1914

Mr. Cooke Circus Poster, 9 November 1830

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Reference code: 178R47.26
Scope and Contents Pantheon, Norwich. 12 Arabian and Hanoverian horses, country dance, Mr. Cooke on The Courier of St. Petersburgh, The Magnificent Pegasus, Miss Emiline Margaretta on The Countess of Lilliput or the Fair old Maid of 1725 comical equestrian act, Mr. Smith with Burmese twin ponies act, Mr. Williams' leaping acrobatic act, Master Alfred Cooke's on The Playful Zephyr equestrian act, Mons. Hengler on sigle tightrope act, Protean Nondescript gymnastic act, Brentford Election comedy act. Black type...
Dates: 9 November 1830

Mr Joseph Poole's Trips Abroad Poster, c1880 - 1899

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Reference code: 178R53.3
Scope and Contents New Assambly Hall, Fawcett Street, Sunderland. The Nile Expedition,Battle of Abu Klea, Battle of Gubat, Bird's eye view of Khartoum, The Soudan war, The war in Egypt, The Burmese war, Bulgaria, Miss Keturah Evans, musical act, Mr Harry Stewart, Mr Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr C.W. Wilmott, comedy act. Black type on white background and blue and white illustrations of male portraits around the right and left edges, cote of arms on top centre and view of Suakim on bottom edge. Printed by Fry...
Dates: c1880 - 1899

Mudie's Packet of Curiosities Handbill, c1876

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.205
Scope and Contents

Advertisement for a comic troupe packet containing four amusing curiosities. Suitable for winter evenings.

Dates: c1876

New Branch Lodge Handbill, 22 March 1880

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.115
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United Order of Comic Fellows Friendly Society at Globe, Covent Garden. Opening with band and Procession and public meeting on March 16th. Printed by Simpkins, 3 Savoy Street, Strand.

Dates: 22 March 1880

New Hall Poster, 27 July and during the week c1930 - 1939

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Reference code: 178R38.10
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Bargoed. The Three Royces equilibrists, Willis & James in vocal and comedy tit-bits, Arthur Baynes vocal and patter comedian, Tambo & Tambo juggling clowns, Handby Celeine Trio comedy and skating act, The Wadeleys entertainers, Musical Dawson, The Canary choir animal act. Red and blue type on cream background with red, blue and cream border in geometrical pattern. Printed by Wilsons Printers, Leicester.

Dates: 27 July and during the week c1930 - 1939

New Palace Theatre, Hull Poster, 18 August 1902

 Item — Sleeve Fred Holmes Sleeve 3: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.3
Scope and Contents

Millie Hylton. Maisamos - Musical Grotesques. Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Ross and Grayson - Comedians. Redfern's Pictures - The Coronation of King Edward VII. Sybil St. Elmo - Vocalist. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Glenroy Troupe. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Red and green.

Dates: 18 August 1902

New Palace Theatre, Hull Programme, 18 August 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.44
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Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. The Maisanos -Continental Musical Grotesques. Sybil St. Elmo - Ballad Vocalist. Ross and Grayson - Comedy Act. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Redfern's Pictures. Millie Hylton. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Glenroy Troupe - Male and Female Characteristic Dancers and Speciality Performers. 3-fold programme.

Dates: 18 August 1902

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing 18 May 1945

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Reference code: 178R27.118
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Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 18 May 1945

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1949

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Reference code: 178K27.67
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Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show Silver Jubilee, Albert Modley comedian, Betty Jumel comedienne, Sylvia Robin soprano, Tudor Evans baritone, Peter and Sam Sherry, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his Wonder Lilliputians, The Three Falcons adagio dancing, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Miss Ada Alsop, The John Tiller Girls. Contains insert for ticket orders and photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1949

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1950

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Reference code: 178K27.68
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Blackpool. Souvenir of Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Albert Modley comedian, Tano Ferendinos tenor, Maureen Rose soprano, Betty Jumel comedienne, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his tiny stars Olive, George and Richard, Diana Stuart dancer, The Falcons adagio dancers, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. 8p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1950

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1952

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Reference code: 178K27.71
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Blackpool. Sylvia Gaye soprano, Chas Warren & Jean comedy act, Bob and Alf Pearson, Ernest Arnley comedian, Gloria Day singer and comedienne, Henry Lytton comedian, Tudor Evans baritone, Maureen Sims dancer, Larry Macklin, Reco & May high wire act, Cox Twins comedy act, dancing, Miles Twins dance, Nemecs and Violet, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 8p.p.

Dates: 1952

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1952

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Reference code: 178K27.72
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Blackpool. Sylvia Gaye soprano, Chas Warren & Jean comedy, Bob and Alf Pearson, Ernest Arnley comedian, Gloria Day singer and comedienne, Henry Lytton comedian, Tudor Evans baritone, Maureen Sims dancer, Larry Macklin, Reco & May high wire act, Cox Twins comedy, dancing, Miles Twins dance, Nemecs and Violet, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

Dates: 1952

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1956

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Reference code: 178K27.75
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Frankie Vaughan singer, Bert Waller pianist, Wendy Brandon ballerina, Syd & Max Harrison comedians, The Dehl Trio adagio act, Ted Lune comedian, Tony Edwards, Valerie Joy, Valerie Gray & Arthur Downes vocalists, The Southlanders Jamaican harmony team, Sydney Walmsley trumpeter, Larry Macklin. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed: Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 8p.p.

Dates: 1956