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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Handbill: Firebird Aerialist, c1994

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.15
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

Handbills, 2013

 Series
Reference code: 178T35
Scope and Contents

Handbills related to the Arthur Fenwick collection, Chipperfield Circus and Circus Central.

Dates: 2013

Handbills

 Series
Reference code: 178T44
Scope and Contents

Flyers advertising Skinning the Cat shows.

Dates: 1988 - 2018

Handbills, c1890 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178T40
Scope and Contents

Circus handbills including Gerry Cottle, Chipperfield's, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome, Blackpool Tower, Smart Circus, Bertram Mills and others

Dates: c1890 - 2008

Handbills, c1900 - 2000

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

Small printed leaflets known as handbills for various circuses including Smart Circus.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

 Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968

Handby Celeine Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0107
Scope and Contents

Posters, photographs, programmes, 1 piece of sheet music for six instruments and a small amount of business records and correspondence relating to the dancing and burlesque comedy on skates.

Dates: c1920 - 1945; 2020

Hanneford Circus Photographic Wallet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C108.5137
Scope and Contents

Card wallet with black and white photographs of acts, animals and performers on the front and back covers and red type on the front and black type on back, inside loose black and white photographs of different acts and people including; Glen Parkins, Tajana and Roger Monet

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Hans Brick Animal Trainer and Circus Performers Correspondence, 1931 - 1958

 File
Reference code: 178F31.4
Scope and Contents

Letters and envelopes addressed to Hans Brick relating to his professional career as an animal trainer and as an author, some in letter headed paper in English, French and German, including correspondence with British Lion Film Corporation, the Circus Friends Association, London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, R. W. Thompson Author and Journalist, John Duffy and Sons' Circus and the Birtish Museum amongst others. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1931 - 1958

Harbour Park Complimentary Slip, 2019

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.69
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Harbour Park logo on top left, contact details on top right and blank space to write a message.

Dates: 2019

Harder Jonsson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0043
Scope and Contents

Photographs related to Harder Jonsson and his work at circuses such as the Riskett, Chipperfields and Jeserich Circus as an animal trainer, also some family photographs.

Dates: 1920 - 1955

Harder Jonsson Print, c1950 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178V11.72
Scope and Contents

Colour digital print of Harder Jonsson with three elephants from the Smart Circus in the Circus Americano ring in Spain. 2 copies.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Harry Benet presents the Royal Majestic Circus Poster, From 18 March 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.720
Scope and Contents Coventry Hippodrome. Capt Chipperfield and his cage of man-eating lions, Harry Benet's pedestal ponies, 3 Juleos aerialists, Whisky and Nonny clowns, Lamonte and Julie trio of juggling clowns, The Australian Air Aces, Cliff Berzac and his unrideable mules, Yeaman's canine comics, Tarzan the human ape, The Rosmo 4, Zola Bros, The Tovarich Troupe, the high school horse Pluto presented by Charles Hankey, Romeo and Juliet a symphony in grey, Ray Royal and her performing cats, Briton strongman,...
Dates: From 18 March 1946

Harry Benet's International Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.722
Scope and Contents

Croydon Empire, from 15 November. Marjorie and her 6 liberty horses, The Flying Cromwells, Tony and Tina clowns, Robert Bemand's pigeons, 4 Superbs, Palette's dogs comedy, Tommy Goodall and Harry Cranley clowns, Lou Lenny and her kicking mule comedy, 5 Lai Founs, Madame Truzzi and her pets, Benet's international 'Circus de Luxe'. Background white, type blue

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Harry Benet's International Circus Programmes, 1943 - 1944

 File
Reference code: 178K43.670
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a building and black and white illustration of a naked woman kneeling down with arms upwards and text on front covers, inside some black and white photographs of the acts, programme and some commercial advertising.

Dates: 1943 - 1944

Harry Benet's Royal Majestic Circus Poster, 6 - 11 August 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.719
Scope and Contents

Edgbaston, Portland Road Grounds. Koringa, The Dernos, Romeo and Juliet, The Garcis, Cillas dogs, Briton. Colour illustrations of many circus acts, including clowns, acrobats, elephants, horses and riders. Printed by Willsons, Show Printers, Leicester

Dates: 6 - 11 August 1945

Harry Benet's Royal Majestic Circus Poster, From 19 March 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.721
Scope and Contents Coventry Hippodrome Theatre. Koringa, Jix, Jax and Max comedy triple bar, group of forest bred lions presented by Lieut Rickard, 6 Gatwick Girls, liberty horses, Joe Adami, The Gridneffs, Cilla's dogs, Two original Garcis, Harry Benet's pedestal ponies presented by Chas Barth, young China troupe, Pluto the high school horse, Sultan the Cute, Romeo and Juliet comedy, Tarzan the human ape, Hubert Cooke's pony revue, clowns including Tommy Goodall, The Zola Bros, Adami and Soft Sammy....
Dates: From 19 March 1945

Harry Cody's Anglo-American Circus Poster, 2 - 7 August 1943

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.775
Scope and Contents

Edgbaston, Portland Road Grounds. The Gridneffs, Thanya with giant pythons, Jix, Jax and Max, Harry Dillon clown, G Barratts ponies and dogs, Harry Cody clown, Doris and her zebra, Patricia Finn aerialist, riding monkeys, Ollie the unrideable mule, Shetland ponies, Pepino and his Miniature Circus. Background white, type red and blue. Printed by Parkes and Mainwarings Ltd, Printers, Birmingham

Dates: 2 - 7 August 1943

Harry Cody's Circus and Zoo Poster, From 15 July 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.759
Scope and Contents Group of forest bred lions presented by Capt Jack Smith, Hercules strongman, geese, Sandow Sisters aerial act, Carino's troupe of 10 dogs, 5 liberty ponies presented by Miss Olga, clowns, Harry, Tomo, Curly, Normo, Dido, Trigger equestrian act, Rosita with Jocko the monkey, Violetta juggling on slack wire, Harry Coady clown, Lucerne skaters, Tex James and his prairie ponies, Clara the cow, Jim, Jack, Joe and Tina, Curly the clown, Tomo and Partner with a troupe of monkeys, featuring Marilyn...
Dates: From 15 July 1956

Harry Cody's Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.767
Scope and Contents

Jocko the monkey presented by Rosita, Harry Cody clown, Almar and Alana, troupe of performing geese, Gwyn trapeze, Clara the cow, Les Amaris aerial comedy, The Masked Ranger sharp-shooting and knife-throwing, Trigger equestrian act, liberty ponies, unrideable mule, Marin assisted by Diana illusionist. Background white and yelllow, type multicoloured. Left blank for adding location and date

Dates: c1900 - 1999