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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Rehearsal Tape: Children’s Circus Recording, 1972

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.8
Scope and Contents

Compilation. 1/4 Audio Reel. Labelled; 1. '76 Trombones (Opening)', 2. 'Gabriella - Possible 1st Number', 3. 'Aida - Could use this for Gabriella 2nd Number or Finale of her act', 4. 'Finale - Circus on Parade', 5. 'Ringmaster March - Parade Sometime', 6. 'Baby Elephant Walk - for baby elephants, Christmas'.

Dates: 1972

Reproduction of Smart's Circus Painting Shirtsleeves and Spangles by Terence Cuneo, 1958

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.46
Scope and Contents

Printed in Great Britain on wood. Description of the scene depicted on the back of the item. Accompanied by a typescript letter which gives more information on the item.

Dates: 1958

Research Material, 1951 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178B48
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and print outs of articles on Digger Pugh and a photocopy of Digger's International Circus Clown Club memberhip.

Dates: 1951 - 2010

Research Material, c1900 - 2018

 File
Reference code: 178B40.1
Scope and Contents

Various photocopies relating to Margate, Dreamland, Hall by the Sea, Sanger Circus and animal performance.

Dates: c1900 - 2018

Research Material, c1930 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B20.2
Scope and Contents

Various items including colour photographs of the Ohmy family grave and copies of photographs with notes on reverse as well as photocopies of various documents and some notes.

Dates: c1930 - 1999

Research Material and Monographs, 1797 - 1998, 2018 - 2021

 Series
Reference code: 178B36
Scope and Contents

Research material related to various fairground and circus families including Duffy, Randall Williams, King family, Dyson/Hough family, Fossett and others.

Dates: 1797 - 1998; 2018 - 2021

Research Material Billy Smart Statue in Park, c1966 - 1990

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.2
Scope and Contents

Information about Billy Smart from statue in park. Typescript 1 page.

Dates: c1966 - 1990

Research Material Early Fairground Memories by Alan Ingram, 13 May 2003

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.1
Scope and Contents

Early fairground memories by Alan Ingram. Typescript 3 pages.

Dates: 13 May 2003

Research Material from Circus Hall of Fame, 12 September 1970

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.4
Scope and Contents

Information about the Circus Hall of Fame enshrining Mayme Ward, Rieffenach Sisters, Ira Millette and Billy Smart. Typescript 4 pages.

Dates: 12 September 1970

Research Material on Circus Dynasties, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.13
Scope and Contents

Notebooks on Continental and non-European circus dynasties containing family trees and some biographical information by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas). Manuscript.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Research Material on Foreign Circuses, 1931 - 1954

 File
Reference code: 178B30.12
Scope and Contents

Notebooks containing articles on foreing circuses and lists of circuses with acts by county, including Australia and New Zealand, Findland and Norway, South Africa, America, Berlgium and Holland, Eastern Europe, France, Italy and Switzerland, Denmark and Germany by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas). Manuscript.

Dates: 1931 - 1954

Research Material on Various Circuses, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.7
Scope and Contents

Colour photocopies of circus posters, one for Barrett's Circus and Zoo at Amlwch divided into three pages, one for Chapman's Great London Circus and three for unspecified circuses.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Research Material 'The Smart Life', 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 1: Series 178B34; Series 178F34; Series 178J10; Series 178Q9
Reference code: 178B34.3
Scope and Contents

Information about the Billy Smart's Big Top show coming back since the last live show in 1971. Typescript 2 pages.

Dates: 1993

Research on International Circuses, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B30.29
Scope and Contents Various pieces of research conducted by Hal Thomas and other authors, entitled; 'A Century of Circuses in Switzerland, 'Vocabulary and Translation, De Piste', 'Cirque Olympique', 'Les Ecuyeres', 'French Circus, Dynasties', 'The Permanent Circuses of the Provinces of France, 'Le Cirque D'Hiver', 'Indes to articles in Le Cirque dans L'Univers', 'Liberty Horses', 'The Travelling Circus', 'U.S.A. Circus Biographies', 'Aminals and Men', ' America Railroad Circuses', 'U.S.A. Motorised Circuses',...
Dates: c1900 - 1999

Revue Circus Presented by Lord John Sanger Programme, 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.559
Scope and Contents

Black illustration of showgirl bursting out of a paper ring held by a clown on stilts on a blue background on the front cover, inside programme. Printed by Brading and Company, The Printers, Station Road, Horley, Surrey,2p.p.

Dates: 1932

Richley Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0121
Scope and Contents

Circus and sideshow posters including small amount of material on Koringa and copy of Bertram Mill’s Circus limited edition book written by the donor.

Dates: c1950 - 2014

Ride 'em Cowboy Film, c1942 - 1950

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 7: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.55
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm. Black and white with sound. Includes Euegene Castle. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1942 - 1950

Ringlands Circus Programmes, 1943 - 1972

 File
Reference code: 178K43.665
Scope and Contents

Programmes for Ringlands Circus, Ringlands Circus and Menagerie, Thomas Ringland and Sons Anglo-American Circus and other Ringland circuses, containing text and some monochrome illustrations on colour paper on the front cover and programme inside.

Dates: 1943 - 1972

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey 125 Anniversary Edition Up Close and Personal Programme, c1995

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178K44.157
Scope and Contents

Front cover features pink and purple cover with colour illustration of David Larible the clown surrounded by circus animals. Programme contains photographs and information about the circus and performers.

Dates: c1995

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus Advertising Material, 1969 - 1985

 File
Reference code: 178I22.37
Scope and Contents

Advertising material for Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, containing extensive information on performers and acts, contain colour photographs with text, the circus' merchandise, posters and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1969 - 1985