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Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from United Writers Publications Ltd, 24 November 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.56
Scope and Contents

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
Scope and Contents

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
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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

Letter Regarding British Actors Equity Association Membership and Fees, 18 October 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.7
Scope and Contents

Letter from British Actors Equity Association to Hal Denver, enclosing membership card and explaining fees charged to American performers; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 18 October 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding City Theatre, Amsterdam, 2 December 1950

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.1
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Letter headed City Theatre, Amsterdam, with request for photographs and confirmation of engagement at City Theatre on 30 March; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 2 December 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Dallas Booking, 12 February 1954

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.21
Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert Brenner of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver concerning enquiries from Dallas about booking the Denvers; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 12 February 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Duluth, Minnesota Contract, 1 April 1952

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.11
Scope and Contents

Letter from Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver regarding Duluth, Minnesota contract; typescript, 1p.

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

Letter Regarding Engagements in Chicoutimi and Shawnigan, 24 July 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.5
Scope and Contents

Letter from Stanley W Wathon to Ralph Norman confirming the latter's engagement in Chicoutimi and Shawnigan; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 24 July 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Engagements in Indiana and Ohio, 11 August 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.29
Scope and Contents

Letter from Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver to accompany copies of contracts (not attached) for engagement at Terre Haute, Indiana, and Berea Ohio; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 11 August 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Erie, Pennsylvania Appearance, 29 July 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.28
Scope and Contents

Letter from Eldred O Stacy of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver concerning appearance in Erie, Pennsylvania; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 29 July 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

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