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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Black and White), 1 October 1994

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.3
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with black and white photographs, 12pp.

Dates: 1 October 1994

700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Colour), 1 October 1994

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.2
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a colour map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with colour photographs, 12pp.

Dates: 1 October 1994

A Central Circus Site Monograph, c1930 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178B20.1
Scope and Contents

Ohmy by Cyril Critchlow. A Central Circus Site, Chapter 11. Unpublished monograph with research notes. Typescript & Manuscript, 4p.p.

Dates: c1930 - 1999

A Directory of Circus Proprietors Research Material, 1800 - 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178B30.14
Scope and Contents

Directory of circus proprietors by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas) with dates and notes. Manuscript.

Dates: 1800 - 1947

A Showmen's Life, c2023

 Item
Reference code: 178D26.1
Scope and Contents Born-digital film titled, 'A Showman's Life', produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity inspired by a research project in to the health and wellbeing of the showmen community undertaken in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. Film presented by Sheldon Chadwick, Chairman of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Includes contributions from the following travelling showmen: David Wallis, Bradley Wright, Warren Cubbins, Anthony Cubbins, Gemma Rochelle Wright and...
Dates: c2023

ABC Award Poster, During the year 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.212
Scope and Contents

ABC Award of Merit presented to Robert J Parsons Manager of the Ritz Warrington as the Most Outstanding Showman on the Liverpool District during the Year 1952 with illustrated border.

Dates: During the year 1952

Account Books, 1948 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H40.15-16
Scope and Contents

Account ledgers containing information about memberships, subscriptions and funds. Manuscript.

Dates: 1948 - 1977

Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.8
Scope and Contents

Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: 18 April 1885

Advertisement for Acts Appearing at the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, December 1951 - January 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.4
Scope and Contents

Advertisement found inside Pix Magazine for the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, in the form of a letter card, containing an advertisement for acts appearing in weeks beginning 4 and 11 February [1952], inside, and for week beginning 28 January [1952] on the back cover, where the Denvers are mentioned; illustrated, 1p.

Dates: December 1951 - January 1952

Advertisement for the Sensational Denvers, c1948 - 1956

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.1
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1948 - 1956

Advertising Material, 2022 - 2023

 Series
Reference code: 178I32
Scope and Contents

Printed leaflets and flyers, and merchandise, produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: 2022 - 2023

Agreement Between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers, 9 May 1953

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.32
Scope and Contents

Agreement between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers to appear ‘as required’ on or about 13 July 1953; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 9 May 1953

Agreement, Commission Note, and Covering Letter for Teatro Foro Italico Rome Appearance, 28 December 1954

 File — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.33
Scope and Contents

i) Signed agreement between Radiotelevisione Italiana and the Knife Throwing Denvers to appear at Teatro Foro Italico Rome on 6 January 1955, ii) commission note to pay Lew and Leslie Grade ten percent of the 125,000 Lire salary for that appearance, and iii) a covering letter from Lew Grade to “Dear Friends”; typescript, 3pp.

Dates: 28 December 1954

Agreement for an Engagement at Earle Theatre, Philadelphia, 22 January 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.26
Scope and Contents

Agreement between Warner Bros and the Denvers, to appear at Earle Theatre, Philadelphia, for seven days from 7 March 1952; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 22 January 1952

Agreement for an Engagement at Hotel Sahara, Las Vegas, 1 May 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.65
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America agreement between Hotel Sahara, Las Vegas, and the Sensational Denvers, forty-two performances from 23 October 1956; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 1 May 1956

Agreement for an Engagement at RKO Palace, New York, 28 August 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.6
Scope and Contents

Agreement between RKO Service Corporation and the Sensational Denvers to appear at RKO Palace, New York, for one week from 6 September 1951; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 28 August 1951

Agreement for an Engagement at South Louisiana State Fair, Donaldsonville, 4 October 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.48
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America agreement for The Denvers to appear at South Louisiana State Fair, Donaldsonville, for three shows on 7, 8, and 9 October 1955; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 4 October 1955

Agreement for an Engagement at the Carnival Room, Capitol Hotel, New York, 22 January 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.25
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America agreement between General Electric Co and the Sensational Denvers, to appear at the Carnival Room, Capitol Hotel, New York City for one show on 6 February 1952; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 22 January 1952

Agreement for an Engagement at the Naval Training Station, Newport Rhode Island, 23 April 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.30
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America agreement between Tex Beneke and Orchestra and the Denvers, to appear at the Naval Training Station, Newport Rhode Island on 28 April 1952, plus rider; typescript, 2pp.

Dates: 23 April 1952

Agreement for an Engagement at Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, 28 December 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.20
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America agreement between Town Casino and the Denvers, to appear at Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, for twenty-one shows beginning 28 January 1952; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 28 December 1951