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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 960 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, c1940 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178F15
Scope and Contents

Items of Barbara Buttrick's correspondence.

Dates: c1940 - 2000

Correspondence, 1951 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178F42
Scope and Contents

Items of personal and business correspondence belonging to Billy Wood

Dates: 1951 - 1979

Correspondence, c1950 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178F7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members.

Dates: c1950 - 1969

Correspondence, c1968 - 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178F4
Scope and Contents

Collection of letters addressed to Ronald Allen Taylor from various showland people, particularly amusement firm proprietors. Includes many letterheads. Also a Friendship Circle of Showland Fans membership card, several postcards and some advertising material. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1968 - 1981

Correspondence, 1917 - 1919

 Series
Reference code: 178F33
Scope and Contents

Various items of correspondence related to the Dobson family and World War One.

Dates: 1917 - 1919

Correspondence, 1917 - 1918

 File
Reference code: 178F33.2
Scope and Contents

Postcards and correpondence mainly between Mrs Dobson and Mr J. Dobson, some are World War One related.

Dates: 1917 - 1918

Correspondence, c1975 - 1985

 Series
Reference code: 178F19
Scope and Contents

Selection of correspondence from the Fairground Association of Great Britain members and researchers.

Dates: c1975 - 1985

Correspondence, 1958 - 2001

 Series
Reference code: 178F23
Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Paul Braithwaite's research for his books including 'Swings', 'Overboats' and 'Arcades & Slot Machines'.

Dates: 1958 - 2001

Correspondence, c1960 - 1979

 File
Reference code: 178F9
Scope and Contents

Letters to Ron Kinder. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Correspondence, 1960 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178F4
Scope and Contents

Postcards addressed to Rowland Scott and Mrs Scott with images of steam engines, fair organs, scenery and other illustrations.

Dates: 1960 - 1969

Correspondence, 1949 - 1964

 File
Reference code: 178F14
Scope and Contents

Various items of correspondence addressed to Mrs Jeffery regarding the printing of the book, Conjuring Collecting and The Testo Story. A letter from Stanley Robinson to Mrs Jeffery regarding some photographs and two regarding fairground shows and rides. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1949 - 1964

Correspondence, 1901 - 1976

 Series
Reference code: 178F11
Scope and Contents

David Braithwaite's correspondence with various people and organisations including Orton and Spooner, Savages, The British Fairground Society, the Showland Library, The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, Allan Herschell and Kenneth Brown. Some correspondence is under his old name David Bottoms.

Dates: 1901 - 1976

Correspondence Addressed to Bill Weeks Relating to Fairgrounds, c1950 - 1991

 File
Reference code: 178F2.1
Scope and Contents

letters to Bill Weeks relating to fairgrounds topics, includes 2 draft letters from Bill Weeks, and some ephemeral material connected with the correspondence. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1950 - 1991

Correspondence from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite, 18 January 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178F23.3
Scope and Contents

Letter from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite regarding ‘Swings’ and ‘Overboats’ books written by Paul.

Dates: 18 January 1997

Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1950 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178F7.1
Scope and Contents

Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing fairground issues and model making. Includes all correspondence with Father Greville. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1950 - 1969

Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1960 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178F7.2
Scope and Contents

Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing the demise of the Friendship Cricle of Showland Fans organisation and correspondence in World’s fair newspaper. Includes members listings. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Correspondence with Allan Herschell, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178F11.9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Allan Herschell regarding Braithwaite’s request for information on the New York company. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with B. Murdock, 1957

 File
Reference code: 178F11.4
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and B. Murdock of the Showland Library, under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1957

Correspondence with H. J. Barker, 1953 - 1961

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178F11.3
Scope and Contents

Large selection of correspondence between David Braithwaite and H.J. Barker of the British Fairground Society, including some letters under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1953 - 1961

Correspondence with J. Singleton, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwait and J. Singleton of the Amusement Caterers’ Association, regarding the publishing of David Braithwaite’s book. Typescript.

Dates: 1963