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Found in 1164 Collections and/or Records:

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
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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

Letter from United Writers Publications Ltd, 24 November 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.56
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Letter from United Writers Publications Ltd to Mr Denver concerning their publication policy and marketing strategy; typescript 2pp.

Dates: 24 November 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Praising the Denvers' Act and Requesting a Photograph, c1947 - 1970

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.82
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Undated letter from Vera Dewhurst of Blackpool, praising the Denvers’ act and asking for a photograph of them; manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: c1947 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Referencing a Book on Tex McLeod, the Testers, and Trick Riders, 21 July 1992

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.67
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Letter from John M Hall to Hal Denver, concerning Wild West shows, referring to the writer’s book on Tex McLeod, the Testers, trick riders; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 21 July 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Referencing Tom Mix and Tom Arnold's Harringay Rodeo 'Texas', 30 January 1992

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

Letter from John M Hall to Hal Denver, concerning Wild West shows and referring to Tom Mix, and the Tom Arnold Harringay Rodeo ‘Texas’; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 30 January 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Referencing Tom Mix, Tex McLeod, Roping, and Jack Carson, 6 February 1992

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.66
Scope and Contents

Letter from John M Hall to Hal Denver, concerning Wild West shows, referring to Tom Mix, Tex McLeod, roping, and Jack Carson; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 6 February 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding a Letter From Hal Denver to the Mail on Sunday, 7 September 1992

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.92
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Letter typed on paper headed ‘Associated Newspapers Ltd,’ from Sir David English to Hal Denver, thanking him for his letter and its contents, and saying that he has passed both to Jonathan Holborow, editor of the Mail on Sunday; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 7 September 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Alleged Breach of Contract by the Denvers, 22 April 1954

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.80
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Letter from Reggie Dennis, Queens Theatre, Blackpool, to Ralph and Olga Denver concerning alleged breach of contract by the Denvers; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 22 April 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding American Guild of Variety Artists Honourable Withdrawal Cards, c1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.35
Scope and Contents

Circular letter from American Guild of Variety Artists, concerning Honourable Withdrawal cards; typescript, 1p.

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

Letter Regarding an Offer of Dogs, 19 May 1961

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.49
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Letter from Ronald Smart dated to Hal Denver, concerning an offer of dogs; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 19 May 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Availability for Performance at the Horseshoe, Blackpool, 2 February 1988

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.51
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Letter headed 'Blackpool Pleasure Beach' and signed Jon Butcher to Hal Denver, asking if he is available for Easter at the Horseshoe; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 2 February 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Battle of the Ages Contract, 1 April 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.12
Scope and Contents

Letter from Marty Kummer of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver to accompany contract for the Denvers to appear on Battle of the Ages on 22 April 1952; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 1 April 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Bellevue Café Casino, Montreal, 7 March 1951

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

Letter from Stanley Wathon to Ralph (van) Norman concerning the latter's possible engagement at Bellevue Café Casino, Montreal; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 7 March 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Billy Smart's New World Circus, 10 November 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.42
Scope and Contents

Letter from Ronald Smart for Billy Smart's New World Circus to Hal Denver, concerning the proposed television date; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 10 November 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

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