Scope and Contents Poster advertising the amusement rides, attractions and entertainment, presented by Carl Denver at Garforth House Junior Amusement Gardens on Selby Road, West Garforth. The event, aimed at children and held during the school holidays, featured Chihuahua Town, The Florida Macaw Jungle, Judy the Tee Vee Chimp, Dicky and Docky Disneyland Geese, Dally the Pony and Ryki Tyki Funny Monkey. Blue and red text on yellow background, and includes photograph printed in red of Judy the Tee Vee Chimp...

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Poster produced by unknown, titled 'Sayings of Confucius Wise or Otherwise'. Black text on cream background, illustrated with a cartoon of two performers in 'blackface', 1p.

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Envelope of unused hotel stationary, including headed paper and envelopes, thought to be collected by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) whilst travelling in the United States of America.

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Printed catalogue listing saddles and equestrian accessories, supplied by the Schoellkopf Company of Dallas, Texas. Also includes a typescript price list for 1955. This catalogue formerly belonged to Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman).

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Printed catalogue listing western style clothes and cowboy boots, supplied by Weinberg's Western Wear, Coffeyville Kansas (aka Home of Famous Western Brands). Catalogue Number Nine. Spring and Summer 1956. This catalogue formerly belonged to Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman).

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Book containing quizzes, sketches, parody and puzzles, prepared by the Special Service Division ASF (Entertainment Section), Headquarters Army Service Forces, Washington D.C.

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Printed booklet on the history of Dallington Church, written by W. Hewett. Revised edition, 14pp.

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Bank book recording deposits and withdrawals, issued to Master M. C. Norman by the Post Office Savings Bank Book, Leicester Square, London.

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Membership card issued to R. Norman (Membership No. E203) by the Showmen's Guild.

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Receipt issued to Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman) on the payment of his subscription to the British Actors Equity Association.

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Certificate issued to Hal Denver from the Empire of Texas. Includes soil sample, and envelope, 2pp.

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Metal plaque inscribed as follows: 'Tom Norman "Silver King"'.

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Metal badge inscribed 'Attractions', with a blue ribbon attached with the words: 'Oklahoma Free State Fair - Muskogee'.

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Black and white photograph, mounted on board, of an unidentified solider, possibly a member of the Norman family, shown in uniform [during the First World War].

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Cassette tape containing a recording of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) speaking about his life and career as a knife thrower, and his travels in the United States of America.

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Two copies of The Standard Magazine, published in Montreal. The cover features Marilyn Monroe, and there is an article, illustrated with five black and white photographs, relating to the Denver's knife throwing act, titled 'Knife-Tosser: He has Nerves of Steel - So has his Target' on pages 12-13.

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Copy of Pix Magazine. Cover missing. Includes an article on Hal and Olga Denver's knife throwing act, illustrated with seven black and white photographs titled, 'Knife-thrower: Being on the receiving end of the knife throwing act isn't most girls idea of fun' on pages 24-25.

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Copy of TAB Magazine: The Pocket Picture Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4. Cover missing. Includes an article, illustrated with six black and white photographs of Hal and Olga Denver's knife throwing act titled, 'Hatchet Man' on pages 4-9.

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Copy of Magazine 'AM. Cover missing. Includes an article on Olga Denver and her role in the knife throwing act performed by her and her partner, Hal Denver, illustrated with three colour photographs, titled 'Hatchet Girl' on page 11.

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Collage of photocopied newspaper cuttings mounted on a board. Includes three newspaper cuttings, illustrated by black and white photographs, relating to an accident involving Ella Denver, who was hit by a knife during a knife throwing performance with her husband, Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman).