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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2620 Collections and/or Records:

Business Records, c1921 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178H22
Scope and Contents

Business and legal records relating to the management of Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd.

Dates: c1921 - 1970

Business Records, 1991 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178H39
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1991 - 2019

Business Records and Correspondence, 1910 - 1927

 File
Reference code: 178H8.3
Scope and Contents

Business information and correspondence regarding individual repair and construction jobs, invoices and break down of costs with different clients including Farrar, Hackett & Company Ltd, H. Thurston, Woolls Bros., Henry Jones & Sons, Pat Collins, Broncho Bill’s Western Circus, G. Marshall, John Danter & Sons, Royal Continental Circus.

Dates: 1910 - 1927

Business Records and Correspondence, 1979 - 1981

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence including letters between Roberto Germanis and Ronald Smart and between John Smith and David Smart. Includes financial records.

Dates: 1979 - 1981

Business Records Concerning a Winter Circus and Circus School for Ireland, 1991

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.94
Scope and Contents

Includes technical drawings, an architecture diploma thesis project by Brian T O'Brien.

Dates: 1991

Business Records Concerning Animal Cruelty, 1965 - 1974

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.92
Scope and Contents

Includes leaflets from the Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain, and R.S.P.C.A; House of Lords official reports regarding Performing Animals Bill.

Dates: 1965 - 1974

Business Records Concerning Artist Running Orders, 1996 - 1998

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.108
Scope and Contents

Includes hand written and typescript notes on the artists running order, single page flyers/programmes for the show, dates and times of shows, and correspondence.

Dates: 1996 - 1998

Business Records Concerning Customs and Excise, 28 June 1973

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.100
Scope and Contents

Correspondence about the Customs and Excise Act 1952, two copies of the Customs and Excise Act 1952.

Dates: 28 June 1973

Business Records Concerning Press Releases, c1900 - 2000

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.91
Scope and Contents

Various press releases for the Billy Smart's Circus.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Business Records Concerning Southsea Marineland, c1900 - 2000

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.97
Scope and Contents

Includes press releases; information about the project; two folders that are drafts for a Southsea Marineland programme.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Business Records Concerning Televised Christmas Performances, 1971 - 1979

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.95
Scope and Contents

Includes typed correspondence regarding the circus tent, Christmas Eve TV schedule, sales distribution and tax rates for Christmas shows.

Dates: 1971 - 1979

Business Records Concerning the 1998 Season, 1998

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.105
Scope and Contents

Includes typescript correspondence regarding working visas/permits and other immigration matters, photocopies of contracts, typescript correspondence with the Billy F. Arata Agency regarding the 1998 season.

Dates: 1998

Business Records Concerning the 1998 Season, 1998

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.106
Scope and Contents

Includes hand written notes, correspondence regarding the 1998 circus season, a few colour print outs for acts and adverts.

Dates: 1998

Business Records Concerning the Airey Neave Charity Show, 1980 - 1982

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.98
Scope and Contents

Includes typed and hand written correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, a newspaper, programmes, and the First Airey Neave Memorial Lecture given by PM Margaret Thatcher.

Dates: 1980 - 1982

Business Records Concerning the Big Top Show in Bristol and Blackheath, 1996

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.104
Scope and Contents

Includes show leaflets, pricing information, times of shows, programme/leaflet coloured designs.

Dates: 1996

Business Records Concerning the Richmond Show, 1993 - 1995

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.103
Scope and Contents

Includes hand written notes, typescript notes about circus performance times and orders, programme details, running order details.

Dates: 1993 - 1995

Business Records Concerning Theme Parks, Amusement parks and Attractions, 1959 - 1970

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.93
Scope and Contents

Includes books, posters, leaflets, and newspapers.

Dates: 1959 - 1970

Business Records Concerning Towns and Tour Routes, 1998 - 1999

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.107
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies and hand written notes of the towns and tour routes for the 1998-1999 circus season.

Dates: 1998 - 1999

Business Records Concerning Various Business Items, 1968 - 1986

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 14: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.96
Scope and Contents

Includes leaflets; newspaper clipping; business cards and special invitation cards; travel plans; circus programmes/poster list; circus poster plans; seating information and lay out.

Dates: 1968 - 1986

Business Records Concerning Various Business Items, 1945 - 1991

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 15: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.102
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopy of Kay Smart's first contract with Billy Smart's first season, letter from David Smart to D. Chipperfield Senior regarding a group of lions and spotted horses.

Dates: 1945 - 1991