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Showman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 782 Collections and/or Records:

Scrapbooks, c1920 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178G9
Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities.

Dates: c1920 - 1959

Scrapbooks, 1984 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178G46
Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks on fairgrounds and fairground showmen and showwomen compiled by Ron Lee and other authors.

Dates: 1984 - 2000

Scrapbooks of Fairground, Traction Engines and Showland Personalities Newspaper Cuttings, c1920 - 1959

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G9.1
Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities. The scrapbooks include the series 'Traction Engine Snaps' written by 'Cyclist'. Volumes lettered G-J. J contains 3 loose cuttings. Various dates.

Dates: c1920 - 1959

Scripts for Panoramic Shows, 1854 - 1882

 File
Reference code: 178Z64.5
Scope and Contents

Scripts for Gompertz's Panorama of the late war from Punch, description of the battle of Kassassin and the bombardment of Alexandria and sights of the world. Black type on white and blue backgrounds.

Dates: 1854 - 1882

Scrivens and Smith Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0013
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds, fairground rides and scenes and black and white photographs of Lang Wheels dodgem cars and two artist's impressions of Lang Wheels aerodrome. Also contains cassette recordings of showman John Ling's memories of travelling life.

Dates: c1950 - 1994

Selina Dobson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: On loan
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs, Showmen's Guild membership cards and newspaper cuttings relating to the Dobson family, as well as World War One and World War Two photographs, correspondence, medals and certificates.

Dates: c1900 - 1989

Showmen and The Budget Monograph, 1927

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.11
Scope and Contents

Pat Collins and William Savage, President & Secretary of Showmen’s Guild, Showmen and The Budget. Brochure asking the government to think about travelling showmen when deciding on Motor Lorry taxation. Walsall, Imperial Buildings, 12p.p.

Dates: 1927

Showmen Articles Newspaper Cuttings, 1904 - 1973

 Sub-Series — Box Showmen's Guild Box 18: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.2
Scope and Contents

Articles from The Engineers, Sawdust, The World's Fair, The Sun, Pictorial Quarterly, The Sphere, The Guardian and other newspapers and journals containing articles related to the fairground Showmen community and fairground rides, an article by David Braithwaite, press releases relating to bye-laws and cuttings related to dwarf performers including Tom Thumb.

Dates: 1904 - 1973

Showmen Site Needs Assessment Questionnaires, c2004 - 2007

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 1: Series 178B49
Reference code: 178B49.3
Scope and Contents

Completed questionnaires describing family structure and site requirements.

Dates: c2004 - 2007

Showmen's Education DVDs, 2003

 Item — Box Michelle Leonard Box 5: Series 178H41; Series 178U12
Reference code: 178U12.3
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Material related to fairground children's education and showmen census research, also contains work done for the government about showmen and the Showmen Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: 2003

Showmen's Guild Business Records, 1904 - 1949

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178H40.109
Scope and Contents Contains balance sheets and revenue accounts, including finances related to the Parliamentary Defence Fund, susbcriptions, expenses, donations to St. John's Ambulance, legal expenses, propaganda expenses, organ licences, taxes, profit and losses, Spitfire Fund and other information related to the Showmen's Spitfire 'The Fun of the Fair' including a photograph, takings and war loans, also contains the Showmen's Guild central building tenancy agreements, documents regarding the Movable...
Dates: 1904 - 1949

Showmen's Guild Diaries, 1938 - 1953, 1955 - 1960

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H40.22-43
Scope and Contents

Diaries of the Showmen's Guild containing handwritten annotations about the Guild's business.

Dates: 1938 - 1953; 1955 - 1960

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1938

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.22
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild and some financial information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1938

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1939

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.23
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild and some financial information. Contains a lose note. Manuscript.

Dates: 1939

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1940

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.24
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild and some financial information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1940

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1941

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.25
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild. Manuscript.

Dates: 1941

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1942

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.26
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild. Contains some lose printed documents and handwritten financial information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1942

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1943

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.27
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild. Contains some lose documents and financial information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1943

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1944

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.28
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild and some financial information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1944

Showmen's Guild Diary, 1945

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 7: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.29
Scope and Contents

Diary containing annotations concerning the day-to-day running of the Guild and some financial information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1945