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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2620 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Relating to the Smart Circus, 3 November 1965 1 August 2013

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.4
Scope and Contents

Two letters thanking and congratulating the Smart family for putting on a wonderful show.

Dates: 3 November 1965 1 August 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Relating to Various Addressees, 11 June 1973 9 July 1975

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.6
Scope and Contents

Includes letter from the Variety Club of Illinois Tent No 26 to Ronald and Kay Smart thanking them for their support of the Variety Club International Convention in London, letter to D. Chipperfield Snr, Esq regarding the passing of his brother in law, card from 'Kid Kanaghau' and postcard from Don and Chris wishing Christmas Greetings to Kay and Ronnie Smart.

Dates: 11 June 1973 9 July 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Requiring Permission for Circus Performances, 1992

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 4: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence accompanied by newspaper cuttings and a loose leaf from a magazine.

Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence to the Smart Family from Duke of Edinburgh, 26 October 1972

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178F34.5
Scope and Contents

A letter from the Duke of Edinburgh about how he enjoyed his visit to the Windsor Safari Park.

Dates: 26 October 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence with Various Addressees, 1947 - 1949

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.4
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with various addressees some of them signed by the secretary of Billy Smart’s Circus & Amusements.

Dates: 1947 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Correspondence with Various Addressees and Business Records Related to Various Matters, 1959 - 1972

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 4: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.13
Scope and Contents

Legal documents including Articles of Association of Windsor Safari Park Limited, answer to Letter of Purchase from Madame Tussaud’s Limited, Tree surveys of Windsor Safari Park, correspondence between Ronald Smart and Blackpool Corporation and Statement of Claim between William George Smart and Dome Press Limited.

Dates: 1959 - 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Corringan's Front Rounding Board Artwork, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(xviii)
Scope and Contents

War themed design for Corrigan's front rounding showing a seascape with war ships and biplanes.

Dates: c1920 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts

Costume, Hair and Makeup Expenses Financial Information, 26 June - 5 September 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.98
Scope and Contents

Includes related invoices, budget outline, receipts and remittance advice

Dates: 26 June - 5 September 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

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

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.109
Scope and Contents

Front cover: circus logo, drawing of circus tent with large crowd outside of it, drawings of Cottle and Austen. Inside: programme in the centre, information about the circus, some photos of the animals. Back cover: advertisement for Radio Times. 2 pages.

Dates: 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Handbill, 27 September - Sunday 9 October

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178T42.1
Scope and Contents

Front side: photos of circus acts, title, 1/2 price promotion. Back side: message from Gerry Cottle, information on show times and prices, circus held at Guildford. 1 page.

Dates: 27 September - Sunday 9 October
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Handbills

Cradle Construction Blueprin, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xii)
Scope and Contents

Detail of cradle construction, showing several sections.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Cradle Layout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xiii)
Scope and Contents

Layout of cradle with portable pretzel.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Crand Cirque de France Programme, 1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.104
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a man holding a radio microphone standing atop of a lion. Inside: programme in the centre, photos and brief description of the acts, commercial advertisements, information on the circus. Back cover: drawing of a horse holding a clown and a lion cub perched on a stool. 20 pages.

Dates: 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Crand Cirque de France Programme, 1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.105
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a man holding a radio microphone standing atop of a lion. Inside: programme in the centre, photos and brief description of the acts, commercial advertisements, information on the circus. Back cover: drawing of a horse holding a clown and a lion cub perched on a stool. 20 pages.

Dates: 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Crank Design, 1926

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xxviii)
Scope and Contents

Design for three abreast roundabout crank for J. Evans.

Dates: 1926
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Cut It Out Paper Toy of Gerry Cottle's Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.42
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Cutlers’ Hall Handbill, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178Z31.7
Scope and Contents

Sheffield rules for animated picture and cinematograph exhibitions.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Various Items

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

Cyrk Budapeszt Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.117
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a monkey with its face and ears in color. Inside: programme in the centre, commercial advertisement, photos and brief description of the acts. Back cover: drawings of an elephant, clown, tiger, and dancer that are partcially in colour. 8 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Dan Leano Brouchure, c1910 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.8
Scope and Contents

Promotional brochure for Professor Dan Leano Wizard, contains a photograph.

Dates: c1910 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

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