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Sideshows

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 347 Collections and/or Records:

Le Monde Illustré: 'Les spectres du Théâtre-Robin', c1880 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178G47.1
Scope and Contents

French article from Le Monde Illustré about the Pepper's Ghost illusion. Includes a black and white illustration of the illusion.

Dates: c1880 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection

Leopard Man of Africa Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.2
Scope and Contents

Half brute, half human. They dive from trees to kill. The new African thriller. Colour illustration of African man’s head wearing bottom and top lip plates. Red and blue type on pink background with blue border.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Enquirer Printing Company Collection / Sideshow and Freak Show Posters

Letter Enclosing Tickets for Passage to Southampton for Mr and Mrs Norman, c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.53
Scope and Contents

Letter from Virginia Allen of Fred L Haskett Travel Service to Mr Ralph Norman and Mrs Norman, enclosing tickets and luggage labels for passage on the Queen Mary to Southampton; typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1950 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Expressing Hope for US Visit, 23 July 1959

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.47
Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert Brenner of Music Corporation of America to Hal Denver expressing hope of bringing the Denvers back to the United States; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 23 July 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Geoff Harrison to Howard, 20 December 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178F28.1
Scope and Contents

Notification of sending photographic prints letter from Geoff Harrison to Howard Grey.

Dates: 20 December 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Alfred Grey Collection / Correspondence

Letter From Jack Desmonde Praising the Denvers' Act, c1947 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.78
Scope and Contents

Undated letter from Jack Desmonde to Hal Denver and his wife, comparing their act favourably with others; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1947 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Music Corporation of America Regarding Australia, 8 April 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.44
Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert Brenner of Music Corporation of America to the Denvers concerning Australia; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 8 April 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Music Corporation of America Regarding Petition to Work, 6 July 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.27
Scope and Contents

Letter from Vincent J Connelly of Music Corporation of America Artists, New York, to Mr and Mrs H Denver concerning a petition to work to the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 6 July 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

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

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.82
Scope and Contents

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 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
Scope and Contents

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 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 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 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 Future US Engagements, 21 November 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.33
Scope and Contents

Letter from Eldred O Stacy of Music Corporation of America to the Denvers giving dates of future engagements in the United States; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 21 November 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Gifts, Personal Matters, and a Possible Return to the US, 6 January 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.48
Scope and Contents

Letter from Music Corporation of America to the Denvers, thanking them for gifts, and also concerning personal matters, and a possible return to the United States; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 6 January 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Letter Regarding Jack Paar Television Show Contract, 14 February 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.39
Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert Brenner of Music Corporation of America to the Denvers, referring to copy of contract to appear on Jack Paar's television show on 22 July 1955; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 14 February 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

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