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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1164 Collections and/or Records:

Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts, c1910 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178B19
Scope and Contents

Monographs, articles, manuscripts and notes, relating to the lives and work of the Norman family, notably showman, Tom Norman (known as The Silver King), and his son, Ralph Norman, who was a knife thrower (known as Hal Denver). Most the writings in this collection were written by Ralph Norman.

Dates: c1910 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1900 - 2018

 Series
Reference code: 178B44
Scope and Contents

Monographs, articles and research material on early travelling moving picture shows, related to the Poole family , Wilton's Music Hall, Walter Sickert, Bedford Music Hall, Randall Williams and early cinema in Scotland

Dates: c1900 - 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Monte Family and Williams Family Photographs, c1903 - 1906

 Item
Reference code: 178U6.2
Scope and Contents

A folder containing 34 photographs of the Monte family and a folder of photographs of the Williams family.

Dates: c1903 - 1906
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Digital Media

Monte-Williams and Haydon and Urry, Ltd. Research Material, 1816 - 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178U6.3
Scope and Contents

Digital copies of 178B36.1, 178B36.8, 178B36.9 and 178B36.10, comprising 4 documents.

Dates: 1816 - 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Digital Media

Monte-Williams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0161
Scope and Contents

Research material by Pauline Tindale and a small amount of original archive related to Randall Williams and his descendants, including birth, death and marriage certificates and photographs.

Dates: 1797 - 1998; 2018 - 2021
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Moveable Dwellings Bill, 1909

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.46
Scope and Contents

Bound copy of the report on the Moveable Dwellings Bill and proceedings of the committee minutes of evidence and appendices.

Dates: 1909
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Mr Harry Poole's New Trips Abroad Programme, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.23
Scope and Contents

Red type and illustrations of Egypt and battles, portraits of Wolseley, Gordon and Burnaby on green background on the front cover. Blank programme of overprinting location and programme, 2p.p

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Mr Josep Poole's Myriorama Poster, 7 July 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.29
Scope and Contents Black type on blue background. Large Assambly Rooms, Eyre Arms, St. John's Woods, meeting of H.M. Stanley and Emin Pacha, Mr Joseph Poole's Myriorama, Pictoresque Trips Abroad to all Parts of the Globe, The Emin Pacha Relief Expedition, Events in Egypt and the Soudan, Scenic Surprises and Eclipse Variety Amalgamation, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Herr Blitz, Miss May Finch, Paul de Lara, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland. Printed by Stafford & Co., Printers, Netherfield near...
Dates: 7 July 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's Grand New Myriorama Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.6
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, Grand fashionable night, The Mayor David Jones, Esq., Ex-Mayor, Alderman T. Windsor Jacobs, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Mons. Martini's bicycle troupe, The Musical Marvels, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Poole's orchestra and military band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Red type on...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Pictoresque Trips Abroad to all Parts of the Globe Poster, Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.1
Scope and Contents New Corn Exchange, Rochester. The Nile Expedition, Stanley in Africa, The falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by day and night, The Queen's visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company of talented artistes, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Mr Harry Stewart, fast outfit change and musical act, Professor Le Ray, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, musical act, La Petite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Mr R.H.A....
Dates: Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's Trips Abroad Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.3
Scope and Contents New Assambly Hall, Fawcett Street, Sunderland. The Nile Expedition,Battle of Abu Klea, Battle of Gubat, Bird's eye view of Khartoum, The Soudan war, The war in Egypt, The Burmese war, Bulgaria, Miss Keturah Evans, musical act, Mr Harry Stewart, Mr Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr C.W. Wilmott, comedy act. Black type on white background and blue and white illustrations of male portraits around the right and left edges, cote of arms on top centre and view of Suakim on bottom edge. Printed by Fry...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Music Corporation of America Artists' Contract with Hal Denver, 19 December 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.16
Scope and Contents

Artists' contract, employing Music Corporation of America as sole manager and agent for Hal Denver, signed by Hal Denver; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 19 December 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

Music Corporation of America Exclusive Management Letter, Contract, and Agreement, 19 - 20 December 1951

 File — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.17
Scope and Contents

Letter dated 20 December 1951, from Morris M Schrier of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver, enclosing copies of exclusive management contracts dated 19 December 1951; i) letter, ii) contract, iii) agreement, typescript, 5pp.

Dates: 19 - 20 December 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

Music Corporation of America Inter-Office Memo, 26 October 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.32
Scope and Contents Inter-office memo from Robert Brenner in New York to Eldred O Stacy in Chicago concerning the Denvers and listing four enclosures: a) Application for membership to the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for Hal Denver; b) Statement of dues to the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists of $52.50 for Hal Denver; c) Application for membership to the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for Olga Denver; d) Statement of dues to the American Federation...
Dates: 26 October 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Muskogee Daily Phoenix Newspaper Cutting About the Denvers, 22 September 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.4
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from the Muskogee Daily Phoenix of a short article entitled 'Fearless Femme,' with a photograph of the Denvers on stage.

Dates: 22 September 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Name Badge, 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178Z74.2
Scope and Contents

Name badge, thought to have been worn at a conference or and event by Sheldon Chadwick, whilst representing The Showman Mental Health Awareness Charity. The badge includes the following text: 'Mr. Sheldon Chadwick (The Showmen's Mental Health)'. Black text on yellow card contained in plastic cover with safety pin attached, 1pp.

Dates: 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Various Material

National Fairground and Circus Archive Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0092
Scope and Contents

Contains thousands of posters, programmes, photographs, handbills, original documents, specialist journals, newspapers and a library containing publications on all the areas of collecting

Dates: c1700 - 2020
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Neil Calladine Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0012
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 6 black and white photographs of fairgrounds and 8 audio cassette recordings of interviews with showpeople from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: c1920 - 1979; 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

New Bar Room Film, 17 January 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.13
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 110]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise. Film showing comedy a bar brawl.

Dates: 17 January 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Williams Collection / Films

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