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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

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

Agreement for an Engagement at Vagabond's Club, Miami, Florida, April - May 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.63
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America agreement between Vagabonds inc and the Denvers, to do twelve performances at Vagabond’s Club, Miami, from 31 May 1956; typescript, 1p.

Dates: April - May 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

Agreement for an Engagement Made Between Tom Arnold Limited and the Denvers, 9 June 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.31
Scope and Contents

Confirmation agreement made 9 June 1952 between Tom Arnold Limited and the Sensational Denvers, to appear from 26 July 1952 for at least four weeks (venue not recorded); typescript, 2pp.

Dates: 9 June 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

Agricultural Hall Poster, c1838 - 1842

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.21
Scope and Contents Black type on green background. St. Mary's Hall, Islington, Messrs. Poole's The World gigantic pictorial enterprise, The Wars in South Africa and Afghanistan, Grand Nautical Effect, British Fleet Forcing the Dardanelles, General Robert's Triumphal Entry into Cabul, Destruction of H.M.S. Doterel, The Assassination of the Czar of Russia, Holy Land, Capitals of Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, G.H. Henry & L.D. Poynter, Herr Blitz, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Oscar Hartwell. Printed by James Upton,...
Dates: c1838 - 1842
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Al Johnson and Don Saunders Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.2
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel. Digitised as part of the 'Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage' project by the British Library.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Alf Lamb Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0064
Scope and Contents

Four books of newspaper cuttings mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities. The scrapbooks include the series 'Traction Engine Snaps' written by 'Cyclist'.

Dates: c1920 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Alice Holliday and Emerly and Sophie Party Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.19
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holiday and event. 8mm format. Silent. Colour.

Dates: c1959 - 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Bolesworth Collection / Film

Amateur Photographer Magazine Article About Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, c1936 - 1946

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.12
Scope and Contents

Pages 75 - 76 of Amateur Photographer magazine (undated), from the ‘Miniature Camera Gossip’ column by Lancelot Vining, describing a day at Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, visiting the circus, with a picture of Hal Denver and his human target, Ella [Denver].

Dates: c1936 - 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Statement of Fees, c1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.81
Scope and Contents

Statement of fees from American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to Hal Denver care of Music Corporation of America, New York for quarter ending 11 January 1955, typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

American Guild of Variety Artists Circular Letter on Membership Subscriptions, 21 September 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.9
Scope and Contents

Circular letter from American Guild of Variety Artists notifying members of an increase in membership subscriptions; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 21 September 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

American Guild of Variety Artists Contract for an Engagement at Bellevue Café Casino, 4 April 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.2(ii)
Scope and Contents

American Guild of Variety Artists contract for the Denvers to appear at Bellevue Café Casino, Montreal, from 26 July 1951 for two weeks; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 4 April 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

American Guild of Variety Artists Health Plan Identification Card, c1951 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.40
Scope and Contents

American Guild of Variety Artists health plan identification card issued to Hal Denver, who has a New York contact address and phone number; 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

American Guild of Variety Artists Honourable Withdrawal Card, 2 January 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.28
Scope and Contents

Honourable withdrawal card issued to Hal Denver by the American Guild of Variety Artists.

Dates: 2 January 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

American Guild of Variety Artists Membership Card, 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.27
Scope and Contents

American Guild of Variety Artists membership card, made out to Hal Denver; folded, 1p.

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

Amy Goodwin Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0193
Scope and Contents

Film about Amy and her work made by NFCA staff and examples of sign painting done for the Orton and Spooner exhibition in 2022.

Dates: 2021
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

An Account of, and Some Personal Memories of, Cinema Activity in the North East of Scotland Monograph, c2018

 Item
Reference code: 178B44.5
Scope and Contents

Monograph about early cinema in Scotland by Ronald Grant. Typescript and some hand written notes, 7p.p

Dates: c2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Anderton and Rowland Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0009
Scope and Contents

This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.

Dates: c1894 - 1962
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Anderton and Rowland’s Big Fair presents Dodgems, Disco Ark and Deluxe Waltzer Poster, 17 - 19 June c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.14
Scope and Contents

Bodmin Fairmeadow. Black type over yellow background. Printed by John Olson and Son, The Redborne Printing Works, Redruth.

Dates: 17 - 19 June c1980s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Posters

Anderton and Rowland’s Plymouth Central Park Easter Fair Handbill, Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.13
Scope and Contents

Blue, yellow and white type on red background with photographic image of fairground rides on top section, printed on both sides with list of rides on reverse. Printed by Baileys printers.

Dates: Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Handbills

Angram Bank, High Green Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 12 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.929
Scope and Contents

Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 8 - 12 July c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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