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Fairground art

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 433 Collections and/or Records:

Jim Bassett Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0004
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairground transport and rides taken by Jim Bassett.

Dates: c1980 - 1999

Jimmy Williams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0035
Scope and Contents

Black and white copy prints and negatives and three items of ephemera relating to the Williams family.

Dates: c1880 - 1972

Joe Hives Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0023
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of fairground rides, transport, sideshows, boxing booths and showmen and women.

Dates: c1890 - 1979

John and Mabel Strudwick Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0153
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white and colour photographs and postcards, some originals and some copies, including one World War I soldier photograph, and some colour photographs, as well as a newspaper clipping, a baptism certificate and a recent letter from BBC Northamptonshire.

Dates: 1900 - 1999

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

Jungle Design, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(vii)
Scope and Contents

Art Deco style, colour design for Codona's Jungle ride entrance.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Lang Wheels Rides Photographs, c1950 - 1959

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C23
Scope and Contents

Balck and white photographs of dodgem cars, roundabouts and other machines, of which 49 relate to Lang Wheels Manufacturing Limited.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

London Fairs Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.7
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of London fairs including Blackheath and Clapham. 8mm format. Silent. Along with locations, title reads: 'Dad' and 'Mrs Ayers'.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

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

Margaret Whitaker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0140
Scope and Contents

Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: c1940 - 1949; 1997

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970

Martin Burridge Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0007
Scope and Contents

Small collection of black and white photographs of fairground personalities in Devon and Cornwall taken by Martin Burridge.

Dates: 1988 - 1994

Milk Churn Drawing, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.2(i)
Scope and Contents

Sket of humorous scene showing a milk van taking a corner next to a man on the road and spilling milk onto him. Pencil on grid line paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Mirror Frame Drawing, c1875 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.45(ii)
Scope and Contents

Design for a mirror with heavily decorated frame with folliage. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1875 - 1899

Monographs and Articles, 1965 - 1997

 Series
Reference code: 178B9
Scope and Contents

Articles and monographs on fairgrounds, boxing booths and education.

Dates: 1965 - 1997

Monographs and Articles, c1960 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178B8
Scope and Contents

Monographs and articles written by Rowland Scott on all aspects of fairgrounds. Includes a large number of articles Rowland wrote for the Fairground Mercury.

Dates: c1960 - 1989

Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1980 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178B23
Scope and Contents

Interview transcriptions and research material carried out by Paul Braithwaite for various books, including 'Arcades & Slot Machines', 'A Palace on Wheels' and 'Overboats'.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Motorcycle Drawing, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.2(ii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch showing a couple on a motorcycle overtaking a child on a tricycle. Pencil on grid line paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Mule and Cart Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.1(vii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch of humorous scene showing a mule pulling a cart with two people and a load on it, seating on the road at a stop sign. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929