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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1056 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, 1951 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178F42
Scope and Contents

Items of personal and business correspondence belonging to Billy Wood

Dates: 1951 - 1979

Correspondence, c1940 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178F15
Scope and Contents

Items of Barbara Buttrick's correspondence.

Dates: c1940 - 2000

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, 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, 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 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 from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178F29.1
Scope and Contents Large collection of letters and telegrams addressed to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), mostly sent from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The letters provide detailed descriptions of his life and experiences on the front line in the Middle East. Accompanied by some correspondence that predates their marriage and relates to travelling fairgrounds and their lives as showpeople, as well as the occasional letter from her...
Dates: c1935 - 1950

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

Correspondence with Kenneth Brown, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Kenneth Brown, regarding research and writing. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with Savages, 1953 - 1957

 File
Reference code: 178F11.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Bottoms (Braithwaite) and Savages. Typescript.

Dates: 1953 - 1957

Correspondence with Sergeant B. Taylor, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.5
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Sergeant Taylor of the Fairground Society. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, 1963 - 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178F11.8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, regarding Braithwaite’s efforts to research and publish. Typescript.

Dates: 1963 - 1964

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Bishop’s Castle Rally Programme, 25 August 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.11
Scope and Contents

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Bishop’s Castle Rally. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 August 1980

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Traction Engine, Veteran Car & Vintage Motor Cycle Rally Programme, 3 August 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.12
Scope and Contents

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Traction Engine, Veteran Car & Vintage Motor Cycle Rally, Church Stretton. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 3 August 1964