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Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Las Vegas Spotlite Advertising Booklets, 9 - 15 November 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.68
Scope and Contents

‘Las Vegas Spotlite’ advertising booklet for 9 - 15 November 1956, listing shows, and hotels, with the Denvers listed under Sahara Hotel on page seventeen; illustrated, each 12pp.

Dates: 9 - 15 November 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Lecture Hall Poster, Tuesday 3 March c1857

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.42
Scope and Contents

St. Andrews. Black type on white background, The Day Exhibition, The Mayor, The Great Oritingal Diorama of the Rhine, Mr Albert Smith, The Queen, Gompertz's Panorama, Garibaldi's Campaign in Italy, City of Genoa, The Battle of Calatafimi, Mount Etna, City and harbour of Messina, The Battle of the Volturno, City of Jerusalem, Crypt of the Holy Secpulchre.

Dates: Tuesday 3 March c1857
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Letter Accompanying Contract for Pennsylvania Engagement, 12 August 1955

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

Letter from Eldred O Stacy of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver to accompany the contract for an engagement in Erie, Pennsylvania; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 12 August 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter and Application Form for the Writer's Co-Operative, 5 November 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.55
Scope and Contents

Letter from United Writers Publications Ltd to Mr Denver (i), plus application form for membership to the Writer’s Co-operative (ii); typescript, 2pp.

Dates: 5 November 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Concerning the Granting of a Firearms Certificate, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.87
Scope and Contents

Undated letter from West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police addressed 'Dear Sir,' concerning the 1968 Firearms Act and the granting of a firearms certificate; typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1970 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Enclosing Tickets for Passage to Southampton for Mr and Mrs Norman, c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.53
Scope and Contents

Letter from Virginia Allen of Fred L Haskett Travel Service to Mr Ralph Norman and Mrs Norman, enclosing tickets and luggage labels for passage on the Queen Mary to Southampton; typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1950 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Expressing Hope for US Visit, 23 July 1959

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

Letter from Robert Brenner of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver expressing hope of bringing the Denvers back to the United States; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 23 July 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter From George Norman to his Brother Ralph Norman, c1951 - 1993

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

Undated handwritten letter to 'Dear Ralph' from 'George,' with typed note at top reading, 'My brother's address is 8 Streatham Vale, London SW16 George Norman (Antique Shop),' and 'Ralph Norman written below this in blue ballpoint pen; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter From Jack Desmonde Praising the Denvers' Act, c1947 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.78
Scope and Contents

Undated letter from Jack Desmonde to Hal Denver and his wife, comparing their act favourably with others; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1947 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter From Mother Regarding Distribution of Money and Property After Death, 24 January 1937

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.61
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter ‘To my family’ signed ‘Mother’ [Amy Noakes, née Rayner] mentioning money and property to be distributed after her death, and naming Tom, Jack, Nellie, Hilda, Amy and George; manuscript (likely a photocopy), 2pp.

Dates: 24 January 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Music Corporation of America Regarding Australia, 8 April 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.44
Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert Brenner of Music Corporation of America to the Denvers concerning Australia; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 8 April 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Music Corporation of America Regarding Petition to Work, 6 July 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.27
Scope and Contents

Letter from Vincent J Connelly of Music Corporation of America Artists, New York, to Mr and Mrs H Denver concerning a petition to work to the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 6 July 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Norman Payne of Music Corporation of America, 8 May 1953

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.15
Scope and Contents

Letter from Norman Payne of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 8 May 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter From Ralph Norman to George Regarding the 'Mail Saga', c1992

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.91
Scope and Contents

Undated letter written on the back of a magazine sheet with photographs of the Denvers’ act, sent from Theatre Workshop, Leeds, written to ‘Dear George’ and signed ‘Ralph’, saying that the writer [Ralph Norman] is sending the ‘Mail saga'; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter From Ralph Norman to Olga, c1947 - 1950

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.79
Scope and Contents

Undated letter to ‘Dear Olga’ signed ‘Ralph,’ from 51 Blenheim Gardens, Monday; manuscript, 1p..

Dates: c1947 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter From Stanley W Wathon to the Denvers in Munich, 9 November 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.88
Scope and Contents

Air-letter stamped 9 November 1952, Flushing NYS, from Stanley W Wathon to the Denvers at Excelsior Hotel, Schuetzen Strasse, Munich, and forwarded to them at 51 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 9 November 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from the BBC Regarding Stunts by Brian Johnston in 'In Town Tonight', 19 July 1977

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.76
Scope and Contents

Letter from V. M. Schuck at the BBC to Mr R Norman concerning Brian Johnston’s stunts in ‘In Town Tonight’ [a BBC radio chat show programme]; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 19 July 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from the Denvers Regarding Petition to Work, 22 June 1955

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

Letter from the Denvers to Music Corporation of America concerning the need for a petition to enable them to work in the United States; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 22 June 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from the Deputy City Clerk of Winnipeg, 1 February 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.13
Scope and Contents

Letter to Gwenda Sanger from Deputy City Clerk of Winnipeg, Canada, sending sympathy and condolences regarding the death of Mr John William Sanger. Typescript, original & Photocopy.

Dates: 1 February 1966
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from the Mail on Sunday, Returning Materials to Hal Denver, 11 December 1992

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.94
Scope and Contents

Letter from P Day, deputy news editor of the Mail on Sunday, returning the materials sent by Hal Denver; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 11 December 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

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