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Found in 348 Collections and/or Records:

Envelope of Press Cuttings Primarily About the Denvers' Act, c1933 - 1974

 File — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.30
Scope and Contents A4 envelope of press cuttings: 1) The Illustrated Police News, 8 June 1933, with three drawings on the front page and article title, 'Human Target Injured in Knife-Throwing Display,' on page 2 (no names); 2) Souvenir newspaper published in 1974 of the Daily Express for 19 May 1900, titled 'Mafeking Relieved'; 3) Souvenir newspaper published in 1974 of the Times for 5 June 1940, titled 'A Miracle of Deliverance is not Victory: Dunkirk'; 4) Two copies of a supplement published by the Daily...
Dates: c1933 - 1974

Envelope of Press Cuttings Relating to the Norman Family, c1950 - 1994

 File — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.27
Scope and Contents A4 envelope of press cuttings: 1) Copy of the Independent newspaper, dated 17 August 1994, with obituary of Hal Denver written by D Nevil on page 12; 2) Obituary of George Norman written by D Nevil [25 June 1993]; 3) Page from South London Press dated 21 May 1993, describing the funeral of George Norman, with six photographs; 4) Page from World's Fair, dated 24 April 1987, with an article entitled 'Memorial Museum to a Clown?' describing the wish of Valerie Howkins to open a museum dedicated...
Dates: c1950 - 1994

Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 27 October 1956

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.4
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 27 October 1956

Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 3 November 1956

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 3 November 1956

Form Regarding Two Counts of Having Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Sections 1(1) and 21(1) and (4) of the Firearms Act 1968, 18 May 1978

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.14
Scope and Contents

Form issued on Thursday 18 May 1978 at 10 am, by E Wallace of West London Magistrates Court, concerning two counts of having possession of a firearm contrary to section 1(1) and sections 21(1) and (4) of the Firearms Act 1968 (no further details provided); 1p.

Dates: 18 May 1978

Four Handbills for Ray Roger's Circus and Wild West Show, c1940 - 1950

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.6
Scope and Contents

Four handbills, advertising an engagement of the Knife Throwing Denvers by Gainsboro [Gainsborough?] Film Studios, to impale Jack Hulbert and Gordon Harker to the wall at Ray Roger’s Circus and Wild West Show; typescript, 4pp.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Front Sheet of Troy (Ohio) Daily News, 8 September 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.2
Scope and Contents

Single front sheet of the Troy [Ohio] Daily News, with no apparent connection to the Denvers.

Dates: 8 September 1956

Further Letter Regarding Wild West Shows, 27 May 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.69
Scope and Contents

Letter from John M Hall to Hal Denver, concerning Wild West shows; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 27 May 1993

Garforth House Junior Amusement Gardens Poster, c1958 - 1962

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178R60.2
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...
Dates: c1958 - 1962

Hailsham Gala Programme, 10 June - 15 September 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178K36.9
Scope and Contents

Printed programme for Hailsham Gala. The middle page of the programme includes an advertisement for The Sensational Denvers', who performed at the event titled, 'The Knife Throwing Denvers: Rope Spinning, Bullwhips, Knife and Hatchet Throwing, Flaming Torches' (Red text and photograph on cream background). There is also a photograph of Olga Denver on the front cover of the programme (Red photograph on a yellow background). Blue and red text inside, 60pp.

Dates: 10 June - 15 September 1960

Hal Denver's Cowboy Hat and Boots, c1950 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 7: Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.94
Scope and Contents

White leather cowboy boots and a black cowboy hat, worn on stage by knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Hal Denver's Cowboy Jacket, Trousers and Belts, c1950 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 9: Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.96
Scope and Contents

Male cowboy costume (cream with green decorations), including a jacket and a pair of trousers, two decorative belts, and two neckties, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Hal Denver's Cowboy Shirt and Trousers, c1950 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 8: Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.95
Scope and Contents

Male cowboy costume (cream with red decorations), including a shirt and pair of trousers, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman). Accompanied by one female costume comprising a golden sequined bra and mini skirt with tassels, possibly worn by Hal Denver's assistant, Olga Denver.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Hal Denver's Cowboy Shirt, Trousers and Belts, c1950 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 10: Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.97
Scope and Contents

Male cowboy costume, including a shirt, pair of trousers and a decorative belt, worn by Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Hal Norman Rodeo Times Action Act Advertisement Mock-Up, c1948 - 1952

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.7
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1948 - 1952

Hal Recalls a Showbiz Life Among the Stars Newspaper Cutting, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.10
Scope and Contents

Undated cutting from unknown newspaper; article by Philip Hoskins.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Hal's Hot Stuff Newspaper Cutting from Weekend, 20 - 24 November 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.20
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting of a double spread colour feature, from Weekend, entitled ‘Hal’s Hot Stuff’, on Hal & Olga Denver’s act; four colour photographs.

Dates: 20 - 24 November 1957

Handbill for Empire Theatre, Swansea, 8 March 1954

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.5
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Empire Swansea, on Monday 8 March [no year given; likely 1954], with the Famous Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill.

Dates: 8 March 1954

Handbill for New Cross Empire, 13 September 1937

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.7
Scope and Contents

Small handbill, torn in half, for New Cross Empire, 13 September 1937, with the Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 13 September 1937

Handbill for the Great American Circus and Variety Round-up, c1940 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.3
Scope and Contents

Bill of 'The Great American Circus & Western Variety Round-up' [continental wonder show], with the ‘Sensational Hatchet Man’ billed; illustrated, 3pp.

Dates: c1940 - 1960