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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1158 Collections and/or Records:

Copies of Newspaper Cutting Advertisments, 1921 - 1931

 File
Reference code: 178G40.1
Scope and Contents

Photographic reproductions of newspaper cuttings advertising Anderton and Rowland's attractions in Bodmin And St. Austell.

Dates: 1921 - 1931

Copies of Photographs and Negatives of the Anderton Rowland Family and Business, 1894 - 1962

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C12.1-304
Scope and Contents

Black and white copies of photographs and negatives relating to the families and their business on the fairground including images of rides and transport, and photocopy of reference album.

Dates: 1894 - 1962

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, 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, c1940 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178F15
Scope and Contents

Items of Barbara Buttrick's correspondence.

Dates: c1940 - 2000

Correspondence, c1950 - 1991

 Series
Reference code: 178F2
Scope and Contents

Items of correspondence addressed to Bill Weeks.

Dates: c1950 - 1991

Correspondence, 1951 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178F42
Scope and Contents

Items of personal and business correspondence belonging to Billy Wood

Dates: 1951 - 1979

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, c1935 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178F29
Scope and Contents

Correspondence sent to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), primarily from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence, c1930 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178F5
Scope and Contents

Correspondence of Stuart Johnstone, relating to his involvement in the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.

Dates: c1930 - 1960

Correspondence, c1936 - 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178F17
Scope and Contents

Letters and telegrams primarily relating to the performing lives of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) and his wife, Olga Norman, known as The Sensational Denvers, in the 1950s, as well as Ralph Normans's family life and later career endeavours in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Dates: c1936 - 1993

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