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Animal trainers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 180 Collections and/or Records:

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.393
Scope and Contents White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, black and white photographs of circus animals and trainers and attached programme in black type on pink background, on back cover colour photograph of circus performers of the smallest...
Dates: 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen and Burnt Stub's Circus Programmes

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.395
Scope and Contents White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, introduction, black and white photographs of animals and trainers on back page, programme in the centre and on back cover colour photograph of circus performers of the smallest greatest...
Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen and Burnt Stub's Circus Programmes

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, Christmas season 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.396
Scope and Contents Granby Halls, Leicester, White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, introduction, black and white photographs of animals and trainers on back page, programme in the centre and on back cover colour photograph of circus performers...
Dates: Christmas season 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen and Burnt Stub's Circus Programmes

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Czeslaw Mroczkowski and his Horses, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.137
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of horse trainer, Czeslaw Mroczkowski, with a line of horses. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

David Harris Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0129
Scope and Contents

This collection contains colour photographs of circus, circus performers, transport and performing animals.

Dates: 1960 -1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Decar and Tomato Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0094
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs and postcards of several generations of the Decar family with a strong focus on John Decar and his act as Decar and Tomato. It also includes other circus performers as well as autograph books and a scrapbook.

Dates: 1902 - 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Decar and Tomato Scrapbook, 14 April - 28 December 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178G37.1
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings, black and white photographs, handbills, two pages from the Belfast Hippodrome programme and letters concerning the Decar and Tomato Act while travelling around Australia, New Zealand, 21p.p used, 54p.p blank.

Dates: 14 April - 28 December 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Decar and Tomato Collection / Scrapbooks

Derrick Rosaire and a Dancing Bear, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.117
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Derrick Rosaire shown backstage training a bear. Photograph stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Digger Pugh Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0179
Scope and Contents

Archive of the Digger Pugh family including newspaper cuttings, photographs, negatives, business records, programmes, research material, posters and films.

Dates: c1930 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Directories of Circus Acts Research Material, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.26
Scope and Contents

Directories of circus acts, including one on tamers and trainers and other short essays, also includes some newspaper cuttings. Manuscript.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Drury Lane Attraction Poster, 1838

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.2
Scope and Contents

Madame Albertazzi, Mdlle. H. Elsler, Mr. Ducrow, Double stud of horses, Mr. Van Amburgh animal trainer, Grieve's New Scenery, Charlemagne or the Fete of the Forest. Black type on off white backgound. Printed by W. Wright Printer, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Dates: 1838
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Durrant's Press Cuttings, 1930 - 1955

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G21.98
Scope and Contents A collection of newspaper cuttings of circus articles mostly provided by Durrant's Press Cuttings from a range of sources including; North Mail and Newcastle Chronicle, News Chronicle, Cork Examiner, Empire News, Midland Daily Telegraph, Sunday Dispatch, Pearson's Weekly, Nottingham Evening Post, The Listener and other mainstream newspapers on a range of topics including Bertram Mills, wild animals, Pricilla Kayes, Koringa, The Hagenbecks, Blondin, Paulo Circus family, Togare, Grimaldi,...
Dates: 1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Early Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.1-28
Scope and Contents

Early British circus and variety programmes including Astley's, Batty's and Lord George Sanger's circus.

Dates: c1800 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Equestrian, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.391
Scope and Contents

Equestrian performer on rearing horse. 'With my very best wishes Michela.......1959' written on the front.

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Film, 1894 - 1896

 Series
Reference code: 178D12
Scope and Contents

Nitrate films made by Robert Paul and Birt Acres, showing brief scenes of topical events, popular entertainmet, family groups and fiction. These films were part of the repertoire travelled by showman George Williams around the British fairs.

Dates: 1894 - 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Williams Collection

Film, c1930 - 2002

 Series
Reference code: 178D4
Scope and Contents

Circus films on VHS cassette tape format of British and European circus, including the Monte Carlo Circus Festival and some films from television programmes.

Dates: c1930 - 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection

Films, c1950 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178D24
Scope and Contents

Please notice that 178D24.4 contains scenes of animal cruelty and human fatalities. Copies of films on DVD format showing performers at various circus around the world, travelling scenes, scenic views, performers behind the scenes, film sets. Black and white and colour, sound.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.336-384
Scope and Contents

Fosset's and Bailey's Circus programmes including Sir Robert Fosset's Circus, Baile's Circus and Fossett and Bailey's Circus

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

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