Animals Research File Research file compiled by Richard Findlater about animals in British theatre and pantomime. There is correspondence, handwritten notes, press cuttings, postcards, fragments of programmes, articles from Punch, and possible materials from Findlater's own publications included within the file. Materials in the file relate to a variety of individuals, including Ruby Vinning, Barbara Newman, Al Stevens, Harry Bennett, Nat [Clarice], Roy Mann, the Leopold Brothers, the Griffiths Brothers, the Menchassy Brothers, Arthur Conquest, Joe Arthur, Bert Martell, Terry Doogan, Johnny Major, Geoff de Vere, and Joseph Grimaldi. There are also advertisements about animal costumes for hire, including from company's such as Barnum's Carnival Novelties Ltd. 1st January 1952-8th April 1979