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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Jones Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0049
Scope and Contents

The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Articles, c1960 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178B10.2
Scope and Contents

Selection of internal communications, draft articles, manifestos and lists from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Correspondence, c1950 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178F7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members.

Dates: c1950 - 1969

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

Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C72.1-997
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives and photographs relating to fairs and fairground transport in the East and West Midlands by various authors. Includes ten bound albums donated to the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library, which Arthur Jones loaned to members. These albums, compiled by members, include regional photographs.

Dates: 1930 - 1970

Friendship Circle of Showland Fans Scrapbook, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178G10.3
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook compiled for the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library (book number A3) entitled early days to 1930. Various dates from 1900s onwards.

Dates: c1900 - 1930

Monographs, c1960 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178B10.1
Scope and Contents

Selection of unpublished or early draft material written by Arthur Jones as part of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Monographs and Articles, c1960 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178B10
Scope and Contents

Selection of monographs, articles and communitations written by Arthur Jones.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, c1930 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178G10
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks containing cuttings from the World's Fairs and other newspapers.

Dates: c1930 - 1939