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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 348 Collections and/or Records:

Antonuchi's Chihuahuas Script, c1957 - 1970

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.18
Scope and Contents

Script annotated by hand, 'Working script, 1a, The Davos,' typescript, 7pp.

Dates: c1957 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Antonuchi's Chihuahuas Script, c1957 - 1970

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.19
Scope and Contents

Script annotated by hand, typescript, 2pp.

Dates: c1957 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Application Form for Membership of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, September 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.47
Scope and Contents

Partially completed application form for membership of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, with typed caption ‘Steve Allen Show 9/1/55’ and Hal Denver’s name typed in as applicant; typescript, 1p.

Dates: September 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

Arthur van Norman: Prince of Clowns Biography, July 1989

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.8
Scope and Contents

Biographical sheet signed VH, typescript, 1p.

Dates: July 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Ashwell Fete and Flower Show Programme, August 1932

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

Programme for Ashwell Fete and Flower Show, August Bank Holiday 1932, with Hal Norman listed on the back page as one of the acts, 2pp.

Dates: August 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Programmes

Asociación Cubana de Artistas Work Permit, 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.42
Scope and Contents

Artist's work permit issued to Hal Denver by Asociación Cubana de Artist[as], Havana, Cuba; includes photograph, folded, 1p.

Dates: 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Audio Material, c1980 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178E18
Scope and Contents

Audio recordings concerning the life and career of knife thrower, Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: c1980 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection

Bernard M. Wooley Ltd Theatrical and Variety Agents Syllabus of Attractions, 1951

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.6
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...
Dates: 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Booklets for 7 Club in Club de L'Etoille, The Hague, c1955

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.66
Scope and Contents

Four booklets for the 7 Club in Club de L’Etoile, den Haag [the Hague, Netherlands], advertising acts, with the Sensational Denvers featured on the last inside page; illustrated, 6pp.

Dates: c1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Card for 830 South Michigan Hotel, 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.43
Scope and Contents

Business card advertising 830 South Michigan Hotel, with 1955 calendar on reverse; 1p.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Card for Harry Holmok of Bellevue Café Casino, Montreal, c1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.48
Scope and Contents

Business card for H[arry] Holmok of Bellevue Café Casino, Montreal; 1p.

Dates: c1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Card for J Saks, c1950 - 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.38
Scope and Contents

Business card for J Saks, impresario, Amsterdam; 1p.

Dates: c1950 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Card for Marino Brandolini, Monte Carlo Motel, Las Vegas, c1949 - 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.36
Scope and Contents

Business card for Marino Brandolini, Monte Carlo Motel, Las Vegas; 1p.

Dates: c1949 - 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business card for Roberto Rea, Fedrazione Pugilistica Italiana, c1968 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.39
Scope and Contents

Business card for Roberto Rea of Federazione Pugilistica Italiana [Italian Boxing Federation]; 1p.

Dates: c1968 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Card of Photographer Carl Norman, c1986 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.33
Scope and Contents

Paper business card for the photographer Carl Norman [Denver], with handwritten phone number and address for Carlos Norman on the reverse; 1p.

Dates: c1986 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Cards for the Knife Throwing Denvers, New York, c1951 - 1957

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.44
Scope and Contents

Business cards for the Knife Throwing Denvers of Maddison Avenue, New York; 4pp.

Dates: c1951 - 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Business Records, 1922 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178H12
Scope and Contents

Contracts and agreements for engagements on stage and on television, kept by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) amd his wife, Olga Norman, who perfomred together as The Sensational Denvers, primarily in North America, but also in Mainland Europe, South America and the United Kingdom, as well as documentation relating to membership to professional associations, and personal family documentation.

Dates: 1922 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection

Carl Denver Photography Business Card, c1986 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.34
Scope and Contents

Small printed card for Carl Denver Photography, Leeds; 1p.

Dates: c1986 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Certificate or Form Issued by Asociación Cubana [de Artistas Teatrales,] Cinematográficos, Radiofó[nicos y de Circo], c1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.55
Scope and Contents

Half of an undated form or certificate issued by Asociación Cubana [de Artistas Teatrales,] Cinematográficos, Radiofó[nicos y de Circo] [translation: Cuban Association of Theatrical, Cinematographic, Radiophonic and Circus Artists]

Dates: c1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Cheque Payable to E Norman, signed by Hal Denver, 2 April 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.62
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bank cheque for £4.0.0, dated 2 April 1955, payable to E[lla] Norman and signed by Hal Denver.

Dates: 2 April 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

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