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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2620 Collections and/or Records:

Hendon and Edmonton Opposition Book, 1928 - 1929

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 4: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.17
Scope and Contents

Hendon Urban District Council arrangement of sections containing information about extensions of existing districts, streets, buildings, sewage and drains, infectious disease and sanitary provisions, parks, baths, public buildings, lands, street trading, financial and miscellaneous with added petitions to the Council from the Showmen's Guild including correspondence related to the petitions. Typescript with some handwritten annotations.

Dates: 1928 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records / Opposition of Showmen's Guild Books

Henri La Mothe Diving Act Advertising Material, 1972

 File
Reference code: 178I22.9
Scope and Contents A two fold pamphlet showing black and white newspaper articles from various newspapers in New Zealand about Henri La Mothe, the only man in the world to dive 40 feet into 16 inches of water and appearance at the Easter Show and a four fold pamphlet showing bown and white photographs of La Mothe performing and with the audience with text in Japanese as well as newspaper articles in Japanese and English, a five fold pamphlet in blue and green with photographs of the act and text and a 2 p.p...
Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Hire and Purchase Agreement, 24 August 1921

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178H22.8
Scope and Contents

Copy of agreement concerning the hire and purchase of goods and chattels made between William Henry Marshall Senior and William Henry Marshall Junior, 4pp.

Dates: 24 August 1921
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Business Records

Hobo's Circus Funtime Handbill, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178T42.2
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, clown in the middle of the handbill. Back side: hand written note about animal acts. 1 page.

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

Hodgson’s Theatrical Variety Agency Letter, 24 January 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.1
Scope and Contents

Letter addressed to Handby Celeine fom Hodgson's Theatrical Variety Agency requesting photographs, terms of production and dates.

Dates: 24 January 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Correspondence

Hopton & Co. Catalogue, c1890 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.27
Scope and Contents

Hopton & Co. advertising catalogue for cars, including Dacre, Butterfly and Bent Panel cars, wheels and break blocks. London, 4p.p with illustrations.

Dates: c1890 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Hopton & Co. Catalogue, c1890 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.28
Scope and Contents

Hopton & Co. advertising catalogue for various machines including tyre bender, carding and drilling machines. London, 5p.p with illustrations.

Dates: c1890 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Housk Randall Photo, c2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 14: Series 178G29
Reference code: 178G29.26
Scope and Contents

Black and white photo of lady by Housk Randall.

Dates: c2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Hull Fair Plans, 1997 - 1998

 File
Reference code: 178M2.2
Scope and Contents

Plans showing the location of rides and names of showmen/women. Plans drawn up by Kingston Upon Hull Leisure Services Department.

Dates: 1997 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ron Kinder Collection / Plans

Hunting Scene Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.1(iv)
Scope and Contents

Sketch of humorous hunting scene showing a hunter a lion and a bear on the side of a mountain. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Decorative Comic Drawings for Fairground Ride

Ice-Travaganze Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.18
Scope and Contents

Front cover: ice skater with lion mascot. Inside: programme in the centre, information about producers and acts, fun facts about ice. Back cover: advertisement for the Chinese State Circus. 2 pages.

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

Igor Gridneff Ladder Balancing Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.19
Scope and Contents

Red type on green card on the covers, inside black and white photographs of the artiste performing different tricks and text, 4p.p.

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

Igor Gridneff Promotional Material, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.16
Scope and Contents

Contains black and white photographs of the performer; reviews of his act; brief introduction by Igor. 2 pages.

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

Ilkeston Charter Fair Attractions List, 1998

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.9
Scope and Contents

List of all attractions at Ilkeston Charter Fair with checklist of rent paid and testing certificates. Manuscript, 10pp.

Dates: 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Business Records

Ilkeston Fair Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0067
Scope and Contents

This collection contains documents relating to Ilkeston Charter Fair.

Dates: 1936 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Importation of Dogs and Cats Order of 1928, January 1952

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.31
Scope and Contents

Application to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for a Licence to Land Canine or Feline Animals (other than domestic dogs or cats) in Great Britain.

Dates: January 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Inbetween Time Arnolfini Leaflet, 13 February 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 3: Series 178H39; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.15
Scope and Contents

Red, black and yellow stripes on white background and text in black.

Dates: 13 February 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Various

Inclined Roundabout Blueprint, c1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxiii)
Scope and Contents

Arrangement of inclined roundabout.

Dates: c1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Inclined Roundabout Blueprint, 27 March 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxiv)
Scope and Contents

Detail of pulling rod for inclined roundabout by Orton, Sons & Spooner. Drawing W4420, scale half size.

Dates: 27 March 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Inside Poster, c2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 16: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.44
Scope and Contents

Black and white transparent poster listing acts including Marisa Carnesky.

Dates: c2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

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