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Boxing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 180 Collections and/or Records:

Monograph on Barbara Buttrick, c1949 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178B45.4
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a letter from Tony Burns to Barbara Buttrick a monograph on Barbara and boxing articles entitled Veteran Boxer’s Beat by Harry Warren and Women’s Boxing by Don King. 3p.p.

Dates: c1949 - 1999

Monographs and Articles, 1965 - 1997

 Series
Reference code: 178B9
Scope and Contents

Articles and monographs on fairgrounds, boxing booths and education.

Dates: 1965 - 1997

News of the World Newspaper Cutting of Boxers and Referee Mickey Vann, 3 October 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.13
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from News of the World, of boxing fights showing fighters with referee, inscribed in Biro pen, ‘my son referee Micky Vann.’

Dates: 3 October 1993

News of the World Newspaper Cutting of Ricky Hatton and Mickey Vann, c1997 - 2002

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.14
Scope and Contents

Undated newspaper cutting from News of the World entitled ‘Hat’ll Do,’ showing Ricky Hatton and referee Mickey Vann.

Dates: c1997 - 2002

Newspaper Cuttings, 1974

 Series
Reference code: 178G55
Scope and Contents

Newspaper reports on boxing and wrestling.

Dates: 1974

Newspaper Cuttings, 1896 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178G57
Scope and Contents

Newspaper reports and articles on boxing.

Dates: 1896 - 2000

Newspaper Cuttings, c1925 -2002

 Series
Reference code: 178G22
Scope and Contents

Cuttings and articles from British and international news publications, including local, specialist, and national newspapers and magazines, relating to the personal lives and careers of the Norman family, notably knife thrower, Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: c1925 -2002

Newspaper Cuttings About Modern Boxing and Women Boxing, 1976 - 2000

 File
Reference code: 178G57.2
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and original newspaper cutting about modern boxing, predominantly about women’s boxing, including articles about Bonnie Canino, Lucia Rijker, Pat Pineda, Deirdre Gogarty, Kathy Collins reports on boxing matches including Helga Risoy vs Daniella Sommers, Jawaid Khaliq vs Lee Murtagh, Gina Guidi vs Dora Webber, Kathleen Collins vs Andrea SeDhong and other generic articles including Women’s Boxing in America.

Dates: 1976 - 2000

Newspaper Cuttings on Barbara Buttrick, c1948 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G57.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and original newspaper cuttings about Barbara Buttrick.

Dates: c1948 - 1990

Newspaper Cuttings on Boxing, c1950 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178G57.4
Scope and Contents

Black and white photocopies of newspaper articles on boxing from the UK and USA.

Dates: c1950 - 1999

Newspaper Cuttings on Boxing and Wrestling, 1935 - 1984

 File
Reference code: 178G57.1
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and original newspaper cuttings about boxing and wrestling including articles on Maurice Tillett, Tommy Martin, Jim Driscoll, Adrian Williams, Len Harvey, Polly Fairclough, Annie Warren recollections of boxers and their trade union by Len Smith, ring recollections by John Murray, Australian women boxers and Johnny Hughes’ obituary.

Dates: 1935 - 1984

Newspaper Cuttings Related to Boxing and Wrestling, 1974

 File
Reference code: 178G55.1
Scope and Contents

A newspaper cutting and three issues of Wrestling Review.

Dates: 1974

Noble to the End Article, Published 5 June 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178B9.1
Scope and Contents

An article by Iain Murray on Ron Taylor, one of the last fairground boxing booth impresarios in Britain. Published in The Observer magazine, London pages 23-26. Contains illustrations.

Dates: Published 5 June 1977

Noel Drewe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0058
Scope and Contents

A large collection of films entitled Circusama containing amateur and professional films on the themes of circus, performing animals and zoos, and edited clips from commercial Western and comedy films. The films are in a variety of formats including 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm and contain related correspondence and notes. This collection also contains some sound reels mainly of fairground music.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Norman Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0087
Scope and Contents This collection comprises letters, business contracts and agreements, advertising material, printed ephemera and photographs, relating to the life and career of Ralph Norman (also known as Hal Denver), a knife thrower who performed as part of The Sensational Denvers. There are also writings by Ralph Norman, concerning his father, Tom Norman (aka 'The Silver King'), as well as draft chapters for his autobiography, which he titled, 'Knife and Hatchet Man'. Accompanied by a set of throwing...
Dates: c1900 - 2002

Original Artwork, c1900 - 1929

 Series
Reference code: 178V10
Scope and Contents

Drawings and designs used for the decoration of fairground rides.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Original Artwork, c1800 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178V11
Scope and Contents

Original works of art including artists' prints, drawings, watercolours and paintings, and designs for circus posters.

Dates: c1800 - 2000

Orton and Spooner Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.

Dates: c1870 - 1969

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.1
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.2
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield;.Rd and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950