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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).

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Certified copy of an entry of birth for Ralph Rudolf Norman, born on 1 October 1909, son of Thomas Norman Noakes, auctioneer, and Any Noakes (formerly Rayner) registered at St. George the Martyr West in Southwark, London.

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Certified copy of an entry of birth for Ralph Rudolf Norman, born on 1 October 1909, son of Thomas Norman Noakes, auctioneer, and Any Noakes (formerly Rayner) registered at St. George the Martyr West in Southwark, London.

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Certified copy of an entry of birth for Ralph Rudolf Norman, born on 1 October 1909, son of Thomas Norman Noakes, auctioneer, and Any Noakes (formerly Rayner) registered at St. George the Martyr West in Southwark, London. Found with manuscript note that reads: 'For professional purposes I dropped 'Noakes' from my name about 50 years ago', thought to be written in the hand of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

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Certified copy of an entry of birth for Margaret Olga Frei, born on 25 October 1929, daughter of Hans Frei, hotel waiter, and Ethel Frei (formerly Spencer), registered in Leeds. Annotated with a manuscript note in pencil that reads: 'Married march 2nd 1953 when Olga was 23. I was 43. 25 anniversary next March', written in the hand of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

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Certified copy of an entry of marriage for Ralph Norman (formerly Ralph Rudolf Norman Noakes), variety artiste, and Margaret Olga Frei, variety artiste, registered at Lambeth Registry Office.

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Certified copy of an entry of marriage for Hans Frei, hotel clerk, and Ethel Spencer, hotel waitress, registered at the Registry Office in Leeds.

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Poster advertising musicians, comedians, singers and other acts performing at The Town Casino, 681 Main Street, Buffalo 3, New York in February 1952. Blue text and images on a yellow and cream background, 2pp.

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.