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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 84 Collections and/or Records:

Programmes, c1800 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178K43
Scope and Contents

A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.

Dates: c1800 - 2019

Remembrance Ceremony, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.311
Scope and Contents

Group of people gathered at the 9th Scottish Division World War One War Memorial at Pas de Calais, France.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Ronald Allen Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0015
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs in twenty two albums taken by Taylor and other photographers, correspondence and a number of catalogues including his Dodgem research material.

Dates: c1900 - 1991

Rowland Scott Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0037
Scope and Contents

Photographs related to all aspects of British travelling fairgrounds including; rides, transport, living wagons, showpeople, fairground shows, circuses and organs by Rowland Scott and other authors, a selection of manuscripts by Rowland Scott and a small amount of correspondence.

Dates: c1899 - 1989

Sanger Circus Programmes, c1894 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.549-585
Scope and Contents

Sanger Circus programmes including Lord George Sanger's Circus, Lord George Sanger and Pops Sanger Circus, Lord John Sanger's Circus and Sanger's Circus. Contain pantomime acts as well as circus performances in theatres venues.

Dates: c1894 - 1999

Second World War Related Documents, 1942 - 1946

 File
Reference code: 178Z26.24
Scope and Contents

John E. Sanger's Second World War related documents.

Dates: 1942 - 1946

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'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 Scrapbook, 1935 - 1954

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 19: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.4
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing Guild news, articles on licences, Second World War, legislation, goods vehicles, transport, taxes, fairs, Newcastle Town Moor festival, Blackpool Bill, annual dinners and galas, Glasgow Fair and Pat Collins from various newspapers.

Dates: 1935 - 1954

Showmen's Guild Scrapbook, 1934 - 1972

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 19: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.5
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing news about changes and the demise of the British fairground, Pat Collins, the Second World War, living wagons, the circus and Bertram Mills from various newspapers.

Dates: 1934 - 1972

Testo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0032
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises photographs, business records, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, family research and items of personal archive related to the Testo family history in the fairground and circus

Dates: 1898 - 1999

The Bevin Boy by Daniel Jones, 1947

 Item — Box Arthur Markham Box 1: Series 268/1; Series 268/2; Series 268/3; Series 268/4; Series 268/5; Series 268/6; Series 268/7; Series 268/8; Series 268/9; Series 268/10; Series 268/11; Series 268/12; Series 268/13; Series 268/14; Series 268/15; Series 268/16; Series 268/17; Series 268/18; Series 268/19; Series 268/20; Series 268/21; Series 268/22; Series 268/23; Series 268/24
Reference code: 268/9/2
Scope and Contents

'The Bevin Boy' by Daniel Jones was Commended in the 1947 competition. The essay discusses the Bevin Boys, the reaction to them and the contribution they made to coal mining, and therefore the war effort.

Dates: 1947

The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0054
Scope and Contents

The main extent of the collection contains yearbooks, meetings and minutes, correspondence and a record of day to day activities within The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: 1904 - 2023

The Showmen's Guild Year Books, 1900 - 2003

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H40.54-106
Scope and Contents

Showmen's Guild year books containing minutes of meetings, financial information, membership information, articles of interest, rules and legislation, lists of members and various forms.

Dates: 1900 - 2003

Various, c1898 - 1977

 Series
Reference code: 178Z22
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Testo family and their business in the fairground.

Dates: c1898 - 1977

Various Items Belonging to John E. Sanger, 1926 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178Z26.25
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous items some belonged to John E. Sanger, including invoices, a hand written summary of accounts and a leave pass during war service and part of The Bodie Book on hypnotism and mental suggestion.

Dates: 1926 - 1980

Various Items Related to the Ohmy and Sanger Families, c1880 - 1980

 Series
Reference code: 178Z26
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Ohmy and Sanger families, including World War Two related material and other personal items.

Dates: c1880 - 1980

Various Items Related to Variety, c1837 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178Z28
Scope and Contents

Various items related to variety theatre in Blackpool and other locations.

Dates: c1837 - 2008

Walter Marshall Miniature Negative Album, October 1942 - June 1943

 File — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178C45.1056
Scope and Contents

Miniature negative album, containing photographic negatives, relating to Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force in South Africa, India and then the Middle East during the Second World War. Also includes an index at the front of the volume, listing the date and the subject of each image, thought to be written in the hand of Walter Marshall.

Dates: October 1942 - June 1943

Walter Marshall Photograph Album, August 1942 - June 1943

 File — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178C45.1055
Scope and Contents Photograph album, containing black and white photographs and postcards with annotations, relating to Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force in South Africa, India and then the Middle East during the Second World War. Includes photographs of him in uniform and the men he served alongside, shown on active service, in camp, at leisure and playing sports, interspersed with photographs and postcards of landscapes, buildings, historic sites, streets, military vehicles and aeroplanes,...
Dates: August 1942 - June 1943