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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Dennis Rosaire, Two Unidentified Men and Three Horses, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.98
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Dennis Rosaire, in Spanish matador or bullfighting style costume, with two unidentified men and three horses (foreground), as well as circus vehicles (background).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Derek Block presents the Chinese Magic Acrobats Poster, 3 August 1987

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.754
Scope and Contents

Birmingham, The Alex Theatre. Colour illustration of Chinese dragons, dancers, clowns and acrobats, background black and white, type multicoloured. Illustration signed Ted Baldwin. Location and dates glued on seperately

Dates: 3 August 1987

Derrick Rosaire and a Dancing Bear, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.117
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Derrick Rosaire shown backstage training a bear. Photograph stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Deutschlandhalle Circus Programmes, 1960 - 1971

 File
Reference code: 178K43.631
Scope and Contents

Deutschlandhalle Menschen Tiere Sensationen programmes, most containing star illustration on the front cover with different colour background for each year, inside introduction, black and white photographs of perfomers and acts with text, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1960 - 1971

Devon Zoo and Circus Programme, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178K34.1
Scope and Contents

Paignton, Devon. Contains illustrations, 4pp.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Dick Binnendijk's Circus-Show Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1176
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of laughing clown's face on a red background, inside a yellow circle, wearing a small, black bowler hat and a large blue bowtie with white spots, black and red type on green background

Dates: c1950-1999

Dick Scott-Stewart Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0072
Scope and Contents

Slide transparencies created for the 'Fairground Snaps' book and later projects. The material in this archive is all of Scott-Stewart's work relating to fairs and circuses, particularly from an artistic and social angle. This collection covers all the field work completed by the artist in preparing his book, as well as trips following the publication.

Dates: 1970 - 1990

Digger Pugh Circus Acts Negatives , c1930 - 1969

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C135.115-123
Scope and Contents

Rolls of photographic negatives in cans, marked Berlin, Yarmouth, Coles USA and Vienna, containing images of circus acts, predominantly female aerial and acrobatic acts.

Dates: c1930 - 1969

Digger Pugh Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0179
Scope and Contents

Archive of the Digger Pugh family including newspaper cuttings, photographs, negatives, business records, programmes, research material, posters and films.

Dates: c1930 - 2010

Digger Pugh Helicopter Girls Handbill , c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178T50.1
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of six women on ladders hanging from a flying helicopter.

Dates: c1940 - 1949

Directories of Circus Acts Research Material, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.26
Scope and Contents

Directories of circus acts, including one on tamers and trainers and other short essays, also includes some newspaper cuttings. Manuscript.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Display Board for Billy Smart Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Frame Smart Family Collection Frame 8: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.41
Scope and Contents

Contains three black and white photographs and a seating chart.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Do Detectives Think (The Bodyguard) Film, 1927

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 19: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.174
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Paterson. Hal Roach Studios. Black and White, Silent. Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson and Noah Young.

Dates: 1927

Don Juan Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.7
Scope and Contents

Mr. Cornwall will appear as Mehammet the Brave with his horse of pastime equestrian act, Historic and Magnificent Tournament, Lists of Ashby, Battle Field. Blacky type on off white paper with black and white armour and shield scenes around the edges.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Don Ross's Royal Imperial Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1231
Scope and Contents Grand Theatre, Doncaster, Monday 18 February. Robert Bros. lions presented by Captain Yank Miller, Earl, Vicky and Sasha rope spinning act, Otto Bros. comedy act, The Four Ottowas equestrian act, Miss Dorothy Yelding equestrian act, Spangletti comedy equestrian act, Tex Teccla equestrian act, Toss Em and Miss Em, Madame Emilie Truzzi and her educated pets assited by Leonessa, Joey, pony, Jacko monkey, Andy and Bobbe, Phil Williams, Buffalo Bill, Vicky Oakley, Bobbie Roberts liberty ponies,...
Dates: c1950-1999

Don Ross's Royal Imperial Circus Programmes, 1944 - 1950

 File
Reference code: 178K43.669
Scope and Contents

Programmes for Don Ross's Royal Imperial Circus, Don Ross's Colossal Combined Circuses and Don Ross's Circus containing blue and white illustrations, a flamenco dance scene and other illustrations on front cover, inside programme, World War Two soldiers act and some commercial advertising.

Dates: 1944 - 1950

Don Valento Business Card, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178Z72.1
Scope and Contents

Business card for 'Don Valento on the wire' (aka Dennis Rosaire). White card, black text and illustrated with a black and white photograph of Dennis Rosaire, shown balancing on a wire. Pencil inscription on the reverse of the card reads as follows: 'Betty King 8B Morland Road, East Croydon'. 1p.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Doyles Circus International Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.106
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of lion tamer's hat and stick laid on a yellow chair inside a cage in a circus ring on front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Dr. Hunter New Continental Circus Poster, Commecing 22 December 1954-1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1077
Scope and Contents

Empire Theatre, Victoria Square, Belfast. Red and blue illlustration of clown's face in the centre over a white background and black type. Printed by Wilsons Printers, Leicester

Dates: Commecing 22 December 1954-1955

Drawings for a Speed Boat Design, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.65
Scope and Contents

Pen and pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 2000