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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Gandey's Circus Presentations Poster, 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.30
Scope and Contents

English Single Most Circus International, Featuring Granada Television Documentary, Delmarrs Equilibrists, Trevor Doolottle acrobatic, comedy and juggling, Cheeko minute Trick Pony, Caprice Alpine Goat, Billy Diamond and Sioux City Sue Knife Throwing, Prince Kahn And Co., Running fox and Juanita Apache Fire Rituals.

Dates: 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Joe Stumcke Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0162
Scope and Contents

This collection contains scrapbooks, programmes, photographs of performers at the Kursaal, Bertram Mills Circus and sideshows as well as some business records related to the Stumcke family and their work at the Kursaal and Bertram Mills Circus.

Dates: 1829 - 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Anderson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0152
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white born digital photographs of Zippos Circus taken by John Anderson in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield

Dates: 2017
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Duffy's Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1225
Scope and Contents Blarney, Sunday 2 October. Guldan's Siberian bears, Kelwins aerial act, Mike and Perla juggling act, Lisa Vlady acrobatic act, Maureen and Jorgen Gabriel musical act, The Burgos trick cycling act, The Ryalto Troupe equestrian act, Banana clown, Les Thinis Troupe acrobatic act, Stankiewicz juggling act, John Duffy presenting a troupe of horses and ponies, Miss Rosita acrobatic act, Marie juggling act, Rose-Resy high wire act. Red and black type on yellow and red backgrounds, with black and...
Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

John F. C. Heather Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0056
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs related to Joseph Charles Heather, the Sanger Circus and the Bostock Jungle.

Dates: c1897 - 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Gale Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0033
Scope and Contents

Photographs taken by John Gale, including a collection of negatives from his favourite fairs: Newcastle Town Moor, Durham Miners' Gala, Houghton Feast, Northallerton and his home town of Wolsingham. There are also a number of newspaper cuttings, circus and rally programmes.

Dates: c1920 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Lawson's Dereske Circus Film, 1988

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.151
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. 20 feet, 5 minutes long. Silent, in Colour. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe. Includes scenes from Bovingdon Green.

Dates: 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

John Martin Turner's Circus Research Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0063
Scope and Contents

This collection contains John Turner’s research on circus people indexes, which lists circus performers from the Victorian age onwards. It contains notebooks, index cards, photocopies and pictures gathered from a number of repositories and libraries during John Turner’s life and used for articles published in a variety of journals and magazines, and for the numerous books that he published during his lifetime. The collection also contains some posters and programmes

Dates: 1990 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Pearson's Gigantic Christmas Circus, Menagerie and Fun Fair Programme, 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.259
Scope and Contents

The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast. Black and white photograph of roaring tiger in the centre and black type on red background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p

Dates: 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Chipperfield Circus Programmes

John Swallow in Top Hat and Tails, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of circus performer, John Swallow (also known as Johnny Swallow), shown wearing a top hat and tails, possibly whilst working at Rosaire's Circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Join the Circus, and I'm No Angel Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 13: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.105
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. Super8. Two feature films on one reel. 'Join the Circus' is Black and White, Silent. Stars Harry 'Snub' Pollard and Paul Parrot.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Join the Circus Film, c1965 - 1979

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.94
Scope and Contents

Super8, Pathe. 200 feet, 13 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Feature film starring Harry 'Snub' Pollard and Paul Parrot. Possibly two films on one reel. Collectors Club.

Dates: c1965 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jolly's Circus Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.200
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown, acts and big top. Left blank for overprinting location and date. Printed by Artisan Printer, Presteigne.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Julian's International Circus Programme, c1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.21
Scope and Contents Brothers Stelling, Master Alfred Eugene juggling act, Miss Laura equestrian act, Mr. A. Stelling equestrian act, Pedro clown, The Three Simpletons comedy act, Mdlle. Isabelle and Thomas H. Culeen equestrian act, Mons. Preistel, Miss Julian equestrian act, Brothers Haygo acrobatic act, Mdlle. Eleise Gaertner equestrian act, Hurst comedy act, Whimsical Willie, Mr. J. Julian equestrian act, George Testo and Miss Fannie Orni gymnastic act. Black type on yellowish background with list of cast of...
Dates: c1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Juliette Rosaire, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.130
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.131
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire, 1949

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.132
Scope and Contents

Studio black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged 8, shown in a sequined costume and wearing a crown, taken during a trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.123
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.124
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

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