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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Group of Women with Bag Pipes and Drums, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.100
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of a group of five women dressed in tartan, with bag pipes and drums, possibly 'The Kilty Lassies', thought to be shown during their time performing with Rosaire's Circus.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Group Ticket Postal Application Form, Tuesday 13 - Monday 26 May 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.26
Scope and Contents

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus group application form for the 99th season at Boston Garden. Four fold form with colour illustration of tiger and man riding an elephant inside, colour photographs of acts with names written by hand in the centre and brief text and price of admission and booking form on reverse

Dates: Tuesday 13 - Monday 26 May 1969

Guest Invites for Billy Smart's Circus, c1940 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1940 - 1969

Guest Tickets for the Billy Smart's Big Top, The Quality Show, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.20
Scope and Contents

Old Deer Park Richmond.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Gunga-Din Strongman Advertising Card, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.23
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of man laying on his back and lifting 10 men on a plank of wood with his legs.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

H Bailey and Sons Star Circus Poster, 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.696
Scope and Contents

The Flying Aces aerialists, voltage riding, leaping pony, White Eagle equestrian act, continental trapeze artiste, The Two Jesters, Funny Harry clown, performing dogs, Arab acrobats, The Phantom horse riders, Sausage and Lightening, pedestal pony, Twinkle the little star that shines accordion, the great American novelty.Background white, type blue and red, Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Barnes and Co, Printers, Crediton

Dates: 1949

Hagen Bros. Circus Poster, c1960s

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1180
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of three clowns' torsos, the one in the middle is waring a green jacket with yellow checked lines and is dropping a light up dynamite stick next to the one on the front who reacts scared. Printed by Globe Posters Corp, Chicago

Dates: c1960s

Hagenback Circus Animal Trainer and Two Elephants On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.143
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an animal trainer and two elephants performing tricks on stage at Hagenback Circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Hagenbeck Wallace Circus, and Circus Thrills Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 12: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.102
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdady Circus Today. Super8. Castle Films. Hagenbeck… extract is silent. Circus Thrills with sound.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Hagenbeck's World Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1186
Scope and Contents

Brussel, Koninklijk Circus, 26 November. Colour illustration of clown's head wearing a tall yellow hat and a large green and blue stripey bowtie over a red and white stripey background. Printed by Impresor 311

Dates: c1950-1999

Hal Fisher Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0024
Scope and Contents

The collection comprises Hal Fisher’s extensive research on Blackpool Tower Circus including an index of performers and a variety of research materials. The collection also contains photo albums and programmes taken from his work and travels.

Dates: 1894 - 1999

Half Price Voucher for Billy Smart's Circus at Sheffield Endcliffe Park, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.50
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Hall by the Sea Handbills, c1875 - 1919

 Series
Reference code: 178T45
Scope and Contents

Hall by the Sea handbills.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Hall by the Sea Italian and Zoological Gardens Handbill, 8 September 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.1
Scope and Contents

Margate. Annual Complimentary Benefit, Special Grand Night in Aid of The Belgian Relief Fund. A grand entertainment of horsemanship and aerial and gymnastic talent in the circus and The Belgian Ball in the Grand Hall. Black type on white background, Printed by Thanet Times Printers, Margate.

Dates: 8 September 1914

Hall by the Sea Italian and Zoological Gardens Handbill, 8 September 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.2
Scope and Contents

Margate. Annual Complimentary Benefit, Special Grand Night in Aid of The Belgian Relief Fund. A grand entertainment of horsemanship and aerial and gymnastic talent in the circus and The Belgian Ball in the Grand Hall. Black type on white background, Printed by Thanet Times Printers, Margate.

Dates: 8 September 1914

Hall by the Sea Italian and Zoological Gardens Handbill, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.3
Scope and Contents

Margate. Circus, dancing and skating. Black type on pink paper, printed on front and reverse. Printed by the Thanet Times Printers, Margate.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Hall by the Sea Italian and Zoological Gardens Handbill, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.4
Scope and Contents

Margate. Circus, dancing and skating. Black type on pink paper, printed on front and reverse. Printed by the Thanet Times Printers, Margate.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Hamilton Kaye Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0075
Scope and Contents

Programmes, handbills, photographs and a digital copy of Hamilton Kaye's notebook which contained jokes and stories that he kept for using in his act.

Dates: c1940 - 2000

Handbill: Circus of the Streets, 18 - 23 September 2001

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.4
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. An edited colour photograph of a man wearing a red t-shirt, blue trousers and rollerblades bursting through a brick wall, with red and yellow type giving the event name on the front, and on the reverse colour photographs of various performers and yellow, red and white type giving the festival name, description and contact information.

Dates: 18 - 23 September 2001

Handbill: Firebird Aerialist, c1994

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.14
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Rebecca Truman during a Firebird performance, and the performance name in white type on the front, and on the reverse white type describing the act and performer, and contact information, on a black background.

Dates: c1994