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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 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

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, 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

Newspaper Cuttings, c1970 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178G27
Scope and Contents

Copied articles on Switchbacks, their centres and organs. Material from World’s Fair, Tober, Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, Merry Go Round and Key Frame.

Dates: c1970 - 2000

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

Paul Angel Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0059
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs both taken and collected by Paul Angel, associated notes, newspaper cuttings and 2 videos relating to fairs, seaside and amusement parks and the preservation movement.

Dates: 1970 - 2005