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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

Unused Hotel Stationary, c1940 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.83
Scope and Contents

Envelope of unused hotel stationary, including headed paper and envelopes, thought to be collected by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) whilst travelling in the United States of America.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Continental Wonder Show', c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.78
Scope and Contents

One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘Continental Wonder Show’, with W Garforth, Yorks address, and signature of Hal Denver near foot of page; 1p.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'H D Productions Present the Great New Era Circus', c1983

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.79
Scope and Contents

Two sheets of unused notepaper headed 'H D Productions Present: The Great New Era Circus’ [1983 tour?]; 2pp.

Dates: c1983

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Hal Denver Productions', c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.77
Scope and Contents

One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘Hal Denver Productions’, with Blenheim Gardens, London address; 1p.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Kayes Bros Circus', c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.81
Scope and Contents

Two sheets of unused notepaper headed Kayes Bros Circus with Northants address; 2pp.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Prince's International Circus Co', c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.82
Scope and Contents

Two sheets of unused notepaper headed ‘Prince’s International Circus Co’ with London and Edinburgh address.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'The Knife Throwing Denvers', c1951 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.76
Scope and Contents

One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘The Knife Throwing Denvers’, with Maddison Avenue, New York address; 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1956

Unused Notepaper Headed 'The Knife Throwing Denvers' and 'Pequenos Mexican Chihuahuas', c1955 - 1965

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.75
Scope and Contents

Four sheets of unused notepaper headed ‘The Knife Throwing Denvers Aiming to Thrill’ and ‘Pequenos Mexican Chihuhuas’ with the signature of Hal Denver near the foot of the page on one sheet; 4pp.

Dates: c1955 - 1965

Use of Distance Learning Packs, c2005

 Item — Box Michelle Leonard Box 1: Series 178B49
Reference code: 178B49.5
Scope and Contents

Briefing on the results of a questionnaire about the use of distance learning packs.

Dates: c2005

Valence Park Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 22 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.931
Scope and Contents

Dagenham. T. Holland. Dodgems, Waltzer. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 18 - 22 August c1975

Various, 1866 - 1894

 Series
Reference code: 178Z8
Scope and Contents

Birth and marriage certificates belonging to the Williams fairground family.

Dates: 1866 - 1894

Various, 1914 - 1974

 Series
Reference code: 178Z52
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Dobson family including Showmen's Guild membership cards, driving documents, World War One items and other personal items.

Dates: 1914 - 1974

Various, 1912, 1916, 1927

 Series
Reference code: 178Z7
Scope and Contents

Membership cards for the Yorkshire section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and the Yorkshire Stall Holders Association.

Dates: 1912; 1916; 1927

Various Documents, c1940 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178Z52.4
Scope and Contents

Various documents related to Selina Dobson and other members from the Dobson family, including funeral cards and greeting cards.

Dates: c1940 - 1969

Various Funds and Accounts Ledger, 1948 - 1977

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 3: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.16
Scope and Contents

Ledger containing accounts related to the General Fund, Emergency Fund, Central Benevolent Fund and Appeal Deposits Account listing contributions, payments, expenses, legal charges, rents, salaries, petty cash, defence and savings bonds for Sheffield and Coventry, contributions to fairs and shows, deposits by showman and other information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1948 - 1977

Various Items, 1952 - 1986

 Series
Reference code: 178Z19
Scope and Contents

Various items of fairground ephemera related to Bill Weeks, the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.

Dates: 1952 - 1986

Various Items, c1920 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178Z63
Scope and Contents

Various items of ephemera belonging to Billy Wood and his descendants, including Billy Wood's letter headed paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1979

Various Items, c1994 - 2005

 Series
Reference code: 178Z73
Scope and Contents

Family trees and miscellaneous items, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.

Dates: c1994 - 2005

Various Items Belonging to John E. Sanger, 1926 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178Z26.25
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous items some belonged to John E. Sanger, including invoices, a hand written summary of accounts and a leave pass during war service and part of The Bodie Book on hypnotism and mental suggestion.

Dates: 1926 - 1980

Various Items of Ephemera, c1800 - 2016

 Series
Reference code: 178Z64
Scope and Contents

Various items related to George Walter Poole, Wilton's Music Hall, Henry James Mayer, Alexander Billington, James Upton Printers, Gompertz's panorama show, Poole's Myriorama and Diorama shows and Messrs Strange and Wilson Ghost show. Also includes a theatrical clock with two figures on the sides attracting customers.

Dates: c1800 - 2016