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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1164 Collections and/or Records:

Norman Family Photographs, c1900 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 2: Series 178C144
Reference code: 178C144.1-238
Scope and Contents Black and white photographs, colour photographs, contact prints, and some photographic negatives, of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) shown in later life (c1980-1990) and also in costume performing his knife throwing act with his assistant, Olga (known as The Sensational Denvers) (c.1950-1970), visiting the beach, fairgrounds and sightseeing during a trip to Cuba, and the United States of America (June-September 1956) and his sideshow called, Chihuahua Town in Hull (1960), together with...
Dates: c1900 - 1994

Normanton Gala and Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 16 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.912
Scope and Contents

Hawhill Park. North. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 8 - 16 September c1975

Note of Synopsis of Hatchet Man, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.18
Scope and Contents

Note of synopsis of ‘Hatchet Man’ by Hal Denver; typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Note Regarding Discharge of Maintenance of Wife, c1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.77
Scope and Contents

Sheet of blue notepaper headed ‘Hal Denver Productions,’ with the front blank, and the reverse headed, ‘Discharge of maintenance of wife’. Handwritten note of meeting in chambers between Ralph Norman, Ella Norman, and Burrell on 2 June 1955 in which the order for maintenance is discharged with effect from 2 June 1955; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1955

Notebook and Pen, c2022 - 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178I32.5
Scope and Contents

Notebook, with a pen attached, produced to promote The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Brown cardboard cover made out of recycled paper, ruled pages inside. Includes black image on the cover of a fairground on the cover, with the following text in black: 'Show Smart', and the email address for The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: c2022 - 2023

Notebooks, c1940 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178P5
Scope and Contents

Notebooks kept by of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: c1940 - 1994

Oaks Park Fun Fair Poster, 21 - 30 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.961
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. Ling. Waltzer, dodgem, Noah’s Ark, Divebomber, Big Wheel, Octopus, Ghost Train . Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 21 - 30 August c1975

Oaks Park Spring Bank Holiday and Jubilee Fair Poster, 27 May - 11 June 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.951
Scope and Contents

Beverley Racecourse, Sheffield. Shaw. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 27 May - 11 June 1977

Obituaries, 2 December 1911

 Series
Reference code: 178Q31
Scope and Contents

George Sanger's Obituary.

Dates: 2 December 1911

Obituaries and Funeral Cards, 1911 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178Q6
Scope and Contents

Obituaries and funeral cards for George Sanger, Dame Laura Knight, Billy Merchant and Carmen Rosaire among others.

Dates: 1911 - 2019

Obituaries, Birth and Marriage Certificates, 1925 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178Q4
Scope and Contents

Material relating to the funerals of members of the Norman family, as well as copies of birth and marriage certificates of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: 1925 - 1989

Observer Magazine Article, 24 December 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178G32.4
Scope and Contents

Newspaper article with colour photographs on Gerry Cottle.

Dates: 24 December 1978

O'Connor-Toulmin Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0025
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs, including early family photographs of the O'Connor family, contemporary research, journal articles and books written by Vanessa Toulmin. Also included in the collection are manuscripts and newspaper cuttings.

Dates: c1900 - 2001

Offer of Contract for Performance at Granville Theatre, Fulham, 15 April 1969

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.77
Scope and Contents

Offer of contract dated from Central Office of Information to Hal and Olga Denver for performance at Granville Theatre, Fulham, on 17 April 1969; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 15 April 1969

Official Programme Inter-State Rodeo, 30 August - 2 September 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178K36.7
Scope and Contents

Printed programme for an Inter-State Rodeo, which was held at held at Walter Johnson Memorial Park, Coffeyville, Kansas. The Denvers' performed at this event (Event No. 10 on 2 September 1956). Colour illustration of a cowboy riding a bucking horse on the front cover, black text inside and illustrated with black and white photographs, and middle page includes a colour advertisement for Coca-Cola, 8pp.

Dates: 30 August - 2 September 1956

Ohmy's Funeral Paperwork, 28 February 1942

 Item
Reference code: 178Z26.6
Scope and Contents

Ohmy’s Funeral Paperwork. Administrative paperwork including a bill and receipt of payment from funeral directors for Claude Smith (Ohmy) funeral. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 28 February 1942

Ohmy's Grand Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1899

 File
Reference code: 178K43.659
Scope and Contents

Black type on colour paper with decorative border on most and colour illustration of a woman in a long white dress and green cape and black and white portrait photographs of Ohmy on two programmes, most of them for performances at Bolton, most of them 1 page, some three fold, one 2 pages.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures, 1975

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.1
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, 'Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures'. Includes a timeline covering the history of the Goose Fair from 1284. Illustrated with reproductions of advertisements and photographs of the fair taken between 1855 and 1950 47pp.

Dates: 1975

One of the Old School, c2005 - 2006

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178B50.1
Scope and Contents

Typed transcription of an article, titled 'One of the Old School', concerning the life and career of actor and acrobat, James Rayner, written by Tom Norman for The World's Fair on 1 May 1926. The article also includes details of the acting career of James Rayner's late wife, Elizabeth Rayner (nee Parkin). Accompanied by two pages of photocopied photographs of unidentified members of the Rayner family, 4pp.

Dates: c2005 - 2006

Opposition of Showmen's Guild Books, 1928 - 1931

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H40.17-20
Scope and Contents

Documents related to urban planning and the Guild's interactions with County Councils.

Dates: 1928 - 1931