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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2620 Collections and/or Records:

Inspection Certificates, 1977 - 1978

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 6: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.21
Scope and Contents Green ringbinder containing records of inspection certificates by ride type including juveniles, dodgems, cyclones, paratroopers, waltzers, adult swings, gallopers, chairoplanes, zig zags, skids, buzz bombd, autodromes, monorails, dive bombers, speedways, jets, fun houses, scramble twists, swirls, moon rockets, flying saurcers, super satellites, ghost trains, big wheels, arks, tristars, flying coasters, helter skelters, swing gyms, twists, slips, octopuses, haunted houses, rifle ranges,...
Dates: 1977 - 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Insurange Policy for Ghost Train, 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.55
Scope and Contents

Insurance contract with Walton & Parkinson for Ghost Train show.

Dates: 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

International Zoo News Publication, January 1957

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.10
Scope and Contents

Volume 4 Number 1.

Dates: January 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Interview by Josephine Machon, 2001

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.48
Scope and Contents

typescript interview with Marisa Carnesky by Josephine Machon, 9.pp.

Dates: 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Interview with Len 'Spider' Austin and bits of Cirque Medrano Film, November 1953

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 33: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.45
Scope and Contents

VHS. Filmed in Paris. Note on tape reads 'Motley Alley UK Ag…etc, Arthur Pedlar interview with Len ‘Spider’ Austin with Cirque Medrano Paris November 1953 taken from 16mm film with John Vrie, Pipo, Dario and Nino and Charly'.

Dates: November 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Interview with Showman John Ling , 1991

 Item
Reference code: 178E1.1
Scope and Contents

John Ling’s memories of a travelling life, recorded by Stephen Smith on cassette tape format.

Dates: 1991
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Scrivens and Smith Collection

Invitation from Publimer London LTD to Ronald Smart, 1961

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 5: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.24
Scope and Contents

Includes a photograph.

Dates: 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Invitation from the Directors of Cameca Paris to a Private Demonstration of their New Scopitone Unit, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.17
Scope and Contents

Demonstration ran 30 May - 2 June inclusive.

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

Invitation from the Thames Television to the Billy Smart's Christmas Circus, 30 October 1981

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.18
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 30 October 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Invitations to Different Events from Mr. and Mrs Billy Smart, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

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

Invite Issued to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Smart for the Premier Performance of Tom Arnold’s Harringay Circus, 1951

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.22
Scope and Contents

Features image of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the King and Queen of Greece at the circus in London, 1876, on the front.

Dates: 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Invoice from John Figorski, 23 July 1903

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 1: Series 178C109; Series 178F21; Series 178G20; Series 178H14; Series 178I18
Reference code: 178H14.1
Scope and Contents

Camera back repolishing, paid with thanks. Sheffield.

Dates: 23 July 1903
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Business Records

Invoices and Receipts, 1931 - 1956

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H26.1
Scope and Contents

Invoices and receipts related to the Dobson family business in the fairground, including correspondence with the Showmen's Guild, the purchase of a juvenile ride, application for ground at Birmingham Onion Fair and market and fair tolls.

Dates: 1931 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Selina Dobson Collection / Business Records

It's Queer up North Programmes, 1996 - 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.7
Scope and Contents

Programmes for it's queer up north festival in colour.

Dates: 1996 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Trade and Advertising Material Related to Marisa Carnesky

Jack Bulldog Drummond's Business Card, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.36
Scope and Contents

Business card for Jack Bulldog Drummond Globe of Death Rider from Edinburgh.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection / Various Items

Jack Hylton's Earls Court Circus Fun Fair and Menagerie Programme, 1952

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.81
Scope and Contents

Coach party reservation form and souvenir programme for circus run 22 December 1952 - 24 January 1953. Front cover: drawing of circus animals and the circus ring with a clown and little girl in the top right corner. Inside: programme in the centre, information on Jack Hylton, photos and information about the acts. 8 pages.

Dates: 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Jackstand Blueprint, 29 January 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(ii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing jackstands type G for American Whirlwind Racer by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A. with dimensions table.

Dates: 29 January 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 19 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(ix)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing type D jacktands or ledgers for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 19 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 3 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(x)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing type B jacktands or ledgers for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 3 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 9 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xi)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing type A jacktands low ledgers for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 9 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

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