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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2620 Collections and/or Records:

Layout of Track for Ghost Train Blueprint, 2 July 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the layout of a modified ghost train track, scale 1/4". Drawing X384.

Dates: 2 July 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Layout of Track for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the layout track for the ghost train at The Royal Palm Court Weymouth by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Scale 1/4". Drawing X364.

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

Le Cirque de Moscou Programme, 1994 - 1995

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 44: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.53
Scope and Contents

Front cover: photograph of a male circus performer with a roaring lion. Inside: programme in the centre, commercial advertisements, photographs of the acts with brief descriptions. Back cover: commercial advertising. 12 pages.

Dates: 1994 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Lead Car Floor Board Blueprint, 9 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxiv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing section of car floor board for rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3" .

Dates: 9 September 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Lead Car Passanger Seat Frame Blueprint, 12 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxx)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing sections of a car seat for a rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 12 September 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Leaflet and Flyers for Circusiana Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Astley's Circus, 1968

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.53
Scope and Contents

Leaflet contains information about the circus, Philip Astley, and Circusiana.

Dates: 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Leaflets from Mr. Ronald Smart's USA Tours of Leisure Attractions, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.28
Scope and Contents

Includes leaflets for amusement parks, aquariums and others in locations as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Florida, Los Angeles among others.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Leaflets from UK Tourist Attractions, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.25
Scope and Contents

Includes leaflets from Windsor Safari Park, Tower World Blackpool, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Guernsey, and others.

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

Lease Agreement, 3 May 1961

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178H22.7
Scope and Contents

Legal report referring to the lease and use of land belonging to Walter Marshall, 2pp.

Dates: 3 May 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Business Records

Leather from Billy Smart's Big Top, 1965

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.37
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Legal Documents Related to The Great Ohmy, 20 August 1942

 Item
Reference code: 178Z26.15
Scope and Contents

Legal Documents Related to The Great Ohmy including solicitor’s account detailing the administration of the Will of the late Claude Smith (Ohmy). Typescript.

Dates: 20 August 1942
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to the Ohmy and Sanger Families

Leisure Parcs-Six Piers Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0115
Scope and Contents

Maps, charts and plans of Rhyl fairground, Blackpool, Battersea, Belle Vue and other parks.

Dates: 1910 - 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Leona and Gina Advertising Card, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178I25.1
Scope and Contents

Three-fold publicity card with six black and white photographs of Leona and Gina's act inside, including their portraits and various poses.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Leone and Tarnyia Trapeze and Swaypole Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.13
Scope and Contents

Black and white portrait of the act in circle on top right corner and photographs of the acts on a pink background on the front cover and black and green type, inside black and white photographs and text, including list of past engagement venues, further information on back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Les Phoques D'Aarhus King Sea Lions Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.116
Scope and Contents

Front cover: picture of a sea lion balancing on top of a ball. Inside: programme starts in the middle, commercial advertisements, photos and brief descriptions of the acts. Back cover: advertisement. 8 pages.

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

Letter and Pass from Jasper Redfern, 5 June 1907

 File — Box Fred Holmes Box 1: Series 178C109; Series 178F21; Series 178G20; Series 178H14; Series 178I18
Reference code: 178F21.4
Scope and Contents

Letter with Special Pass.

Dates: 5 June 1907
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Fred Holmes, 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 1: Series 178C109; Series 178F21; Series 178G20; Series 178H14; Series 178I18
Reference code: 178F21.3
Scope and Contents

Letter from Fred Holmes.

Dates: 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Geoff Harrison to Howard, 20 December 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178F28.1
Scope and Contents

Notification of sending photographic prints letter from Geoff Harrison to Howard Grey.

Dates: 20 December 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Alfred Grey Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Howards and Sons to Ltd Sidney Birt Acres, 7 July 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178F30.1
Scope and Contents

Letter from Howards and Sons to Ltd Sidney Birt Acres in response to his enquiry about information on different solvents. Howards and Sons Ltd Chemical Manufacturers headed letter paper with pencil notes on reverse, 1p.

Dates: 7 July 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Birt Acres Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Karl Baroni, c1930 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.10
Scope and Contents

Letter from Karl Bartoni promoting essence of Antiquity Kit. There are remains of a wax seal on the back. Typescript.

Dates: c1930 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

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