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Records of the Circus Club

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Records of the Circus Club, consisting of:

  1. Candidates' book, ca. 1920-1956
  2. Attendance books, 1920-1971
  3. Miscellaneous papers, including: printed pamphlet, War aims (London, n.d.); printed Rules of the Circus (London [1924]); xerographic copy of typescript account of the club by H.G. Strauss, 1st Baron Conesford, 1971; and typescipt list of members, 1959

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-1971

Extent

0.36 Linear metres (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. misc. c. 526, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. misc. c. 526, d. 708-712

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13612

Abstract

Records of the Circus Club

Biographical / Historical

The Circus Club was a London dining club founded in 1920.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were given to the Library in 1972.

Title
Records of the Circus Club
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom