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A4 sheet advertising The Sensational Denvers, describing the act, with two photographs, published by the Stanley W Wathon Agency, New York; illustrated.

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A4 sheet folded into three, advertising Lefty Clark’s Sans Souci Night Club in Havana, Cuba, partly annotated by hand and with a photograph of Olga stuck onto it; illustrated, 1p.

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Three stickers advertising Mister Ed, the educated horse; typescript.

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Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.

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Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.

Scope and Contents Printed booklet, advertising entertainments and performers represented by Bernard M. Woollet Ltd, Theatrical and Variety Agents of vaudeville House, Bolton, Lancashire. Includes information, illustrated with black and white photographs, on dance orchestras, bands, marionette theatres, Punch and Judy shows, speciality and gala acts, wrestling, hypnotists, mannequin parades, swimming and aquatic displays, touring companies, exhibitions and other attractions, including Preston Women's Football...

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This item is thought to be a mock-up for a leaflet or handbill advertising, Ralph Norman's wild west act. Includes a photograph of Ralph Norman, images of cowboys, an American flag and the words: 'Hal [Norman]. Rodeo Times Action Act', 1p.

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Script annotated by hand, typescript, 2pp.

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Comments by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) on the relationship of Joseph Merrick, Tom Norman, and Frederick Treves; typescript, 9pp.

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Typescript titled, 'A Brief History of Knife Throwing', thought to be written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman), 1p.

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Typescript instructions on dagger throwing titled, 'Dart Throwing Dagger: Anyone can quickly learn with these instructions: How to throw the dart dagger', thought to be written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman), 3pp.

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Front cover for a memoir titled, 'Knife and Hatchet Man' by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Accompanied by a photocopy of a photograph of Hal Denver.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled, 'The Very First Olympic Circus', written by Hal Denver. Includes detailed descriptions of his childhood, early career as a showman, travelling and working with Mickey Rooney and Mamie van Doren, and a trip to Las Vegas, United States of America. Part of his memoir, 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 11pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled, 'A Beautiful Film Star Begs Me to Teach Her Knife-Throwing', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Denver). Includes detailed descriptions of the people he met and performances in the United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 15pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'The 'I'll Cry Tomorrow' Girl', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes descriptions of his experiences of working with the American actor and singer, Lillian Roth. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 3pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'The Human Ostrich', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes an account of his career in the late 1970s. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 8pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Ellis the Hangman', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes an account of the executioner, John Ellis. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 2pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of his meeting Elvis Presley, and his experiences of being a knife thrower, travelling with different variety acts in Britain and his first crossing to the United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 17pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of the people he met and his experiences performing as a knife thrower in New York, United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 6pp.

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Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of his impressions of Harlem in New York, United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 6pp.