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Magazine clipping. Includes an image of Smith in his workshop and an image of his boat wood carvings and an assembled set of Fair Fun for All.

Typescript contract stating the basis for an agreement between Sam Smith and Max Wilk, regarding the possible publication of the "Biograph Palace" prototype as a mass-produced toy, book, or both.

"Designed specially for home Paper Boat Builders, Sam Smith genuine England 1974 ... All the parts you need to build four trim little craft: The Houseboat, Sea Trips, Idle Hearts and the Old Gaffer ... It will help if you have a knife for scoring along the lines and opening out the slots before assembly, a drop or two of glue to put on the tabs for a stronger job, and a pair of tweezers to hold the smaller parts if your fingers are all thumbs. Bon Voyage!"

The sheet depicts a miniature boat, a man, and a woman. "The ship of matrimony is a do-it-yourself vessel created specially for the Crafts Advisory Committee." Includes instructions.

"Fair Fun for All, Sam Smith's simple press-out paper steam roundabout and sideshow attractions, all the parts you need to build the Waterloo Gallopers, the Bearded Lady show, Annie Oakley's shooting range, Gipsy Mona's caravan and the candy floss stall." Includes one sheet of instructions. The remaining sheets are perforated and contain the parts for building.

The letter refers to the "Silent Cinema Toy," later known as the Bioscope Palace. There is also a reference to an unidentified publication with "thirty 2" pages of illustrations for Ernest Benn Ltd.

Letter mentions the "Silent Cinema Toy," later referred to as the Bioscope Palace: "Have come to the conclusion some form of pictures turning on rollers is the right answer, and Jasper is now supposed to be making a mock-up model." The header of the letter is addressed: The Golf House Kingswear Dartmouth Devon England Europe The World Solar System Universe Lap of God.

Letter discusses an upcoming visit by a photographer, F. Bullock, for the purpose of gathering material for a book on crafts. It includes sketches for the "Silent Cinema" later known as the Bioscope Palace.

Mock-up shows both the printed and mechanical design of the theater. The folder was previously used to keep files regarding Judith Sachs; it is labeled in pen, "Judith Sachs 6/12/78."

Preliminary colored drawing of a design for a Bioscope Palace advertisement. It states that the Bioscope Palace is the "home of FINE ENTERTAINMENT for ALL the FAMILY."