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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959

Lulu Adams with Circus Performer, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.390
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams (right) in clown costume with another circus performer. Both are holding circus themed trophies.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Mack Sennett’s Lion, Circus Boy, Circus Today, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.125
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. Extracts from feature films starring Laurel and Hardy and Jerry Madden.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Mack Sennett's Lion, Cops Ahoy (Keystone Cops), Animals Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.124
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Plio Magic. Many extracts from films featuring the Moscow State Circus, featuring Amazing Lion Act, and Giant Trampoline Act. Includes scenes from the films 'Jealousy in the Circus', 'The Lion Tamer', and 'It’s in the Balance'.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Mad World of Mack Sennett, Chip the Fireman, Hopalong Cassidy, and Lion and Bear at Chessington Zoo Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 21: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.197
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, 300 Feet. In Colour, with Sound. Amateur film, supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Madison Square Garden Productions in Association with Cyril Bertram Mills Presents Centre Circus Programme, 20 July - 28 August 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.21
Scope and Contents

Mills present Centre Circus. Brighton Centre. The Four Vulcanus fire act, Hoppes’s rodeo Mules, The Kam-Tai troupe balancing act and others. Contains photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 20 July - 28 August 1978

Magical Tower Circus Around the World with Mooky Programme, 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.40
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's head on top right holding the world with white gloves with cut outs showing circus acts through and the Tower on top of the world over a dark blue and starry background, introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts inside with text and photograph of the circus ring in the centre, 12p.p.

Dates: 2005

Major Russell Pickering Pastel, 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.78
Scope and Contents

A skit sketch of Major Russell Pickering, animal carousel Circus Friends Association Olympia by Emmett Kelly. Red pastel sketch of a cartoon wolf's torso and head in a suit on brown paper.

Dates: 1947

Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Dates: c1900 - 1998

Mammoth Circus Presented by Robert Bros. Poster, Monday 23 November 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.375
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Bilston. 6 African Lions presented by Capt. Sidney Howes, Jane the human monkey, Violet on the silver thread, Don and Peggy see-saw ponies, Tex James group of six prairie ponies, Violet and Margaret, The Dubski Trio, Sandow Sisters aerial act, The Seven Hungarians risley act, Dicks dogs, monkeys and ponies, The Amazing Glissons, Edgar Cooke, Wee Georgie, Andy clowns, comedy chimpanzees. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: Monday 23 November 1953

Man and Beast Film, c1907 - 2001

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

16mm, Cecolite. 400 feet, 10 minutes long. In Colour, with Sound. Russian Circus Animal Trainers.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Man and Boy Beside Circus Lorry, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.93
Scope and Contents

Man and boy standing beside a lorry with lettering for Lord George Sanger's Circus. The man could be Joe Craston Senior circus clown.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Manchester Hippodrome Programme, 8 October 1956

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.123
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a woman dancing while holding a musical note, stars and musical notes all around, a cresent moon with a top hat looking down on her. Inside: programme in the centre, commercial advertisments, information about future shows. Back cover: Ford advertisement. 2 pages.

Dates: 8 October 1956

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Manuscripts on Circus Topics, 1887 - 1899

 File
Reference code: 178B30.2
Scope and Contents

Various documents including lists of circuses and acts, description of scene and list of towns with remarks.

Dates: 1887 - 1899

Maps, Charts and Plans, c1900 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178M17
Scope and Contents

Maps, charts and plans for aspects of Smart circuses and a caravan.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning a Garage at St George's Stables, Winkfield, 31 March 1952

 Item — Sleeve Smart Family Collection Sleeve 3: Series 178M17
Reference code: 178M17.2
Scope and Contents

Consists of one letter of typed correspondence and hand drawn technical plans.

Dates: 31 March 1952

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning Billy Smart's Wonderland and Rocket Lift, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.3
Scope and Contents

Consists of hand drawn concept sketches of Wonderland park layout and buildings and rocket lift with one photo of the rocket lift.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Maps, Charts and Plans Concerning Circus Seating and Tent Plans, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.1
Scope and Contents

Consists of hand drawn and printed Billy Smart's Circus seating plans, tent plans for Circus Williams, various drawings for circus spaces and two wooden boards with seating plans.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Maps Charts and Plans Concerning Dolpinarium at Windsor Safari Park, 8 May 1970

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178M17.4
Scope and Contents

Consists of black and white photos, typed correspondence, and technical blue prints.

Dates: 8 May 1970