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Box Norman Family Box 1

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Contains 46 Results:

Advertisement for the Sensational Denvers, c1948 - 1956

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.1
Scope and Contents

A4 sheet advertising The Sensational Denvers, describing the act, with two photographs, published by the Stanley W Wathon Agency, New York; illustrated.

Dates: c1948 - 1956

Advertisement for Sans Souci Nightclub, Havana, Cuba, c1956

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.2
Scope and Contents

A4 sheet folded into three, advertising Lefty Clark’s Sans Souci Night Club in Havana, Cuba, partly annotated by hand and with a photograph of Olga stuck onto it; illustrated, 1p.

Dates: c1956

Three Stickers Advertising Mister Ed the Educated Horse, c1961 - 1966

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.3
Scope and Contents

Three stickers advertising Mister Ed, the educated horse; typescript.

Dates: c1961 - 1966

Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 27 October 1956

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.4
Scope and Contents

Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.

Dates: 27 October 1956

Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 3 November 1956

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.5
Scope and Contents

Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.

Dates: 3 November 1956

Bernard M. Wooley Ltd Theatrical and Variety Agents Syllabus of Attractions, 1951

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.6
Scope and Contents Printed booklet, advertising entertainments and performers represented by Bernard M. Woollet Ltd, Theatrical and Variety Agents of vaudeville House, Bolton, Lancashire. Includes information, illustrated with black and white photographs, on dance orchestras, bands, marionette theatres, Punch and Judy shows, speciality and gala acts, wrestling, hypnotists, mannequin parades, swimming and aquatic displays, touring companies, exhibitions and other attractions, including Preston Women's Football...
Dates: 1951

Hal Norman Rodeo Times Action Act Advertisement Mock-Up, c1948 - 1952

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178I13.7
Scope and Contents

This item is thought to be a mock-up for a leaflet or handbill advertising, Ralph Norman's wild west act. Includes a photograph of Ralph Norman, images of cowboys, an American flag and the words: 'Hal [Norman]. Rodeo Times Action Act', 1p.

Dates: c1948 - 1952

Notes on Clarendon House, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.1
Scope and Contents

Notes on work done on Clarendon House [Hotel, Leeds], typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Note of Gratitude, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.2
Scope and Contents

Note concerning generosity of writer’s brother, typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Synopsis, c1970 - 1990

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.3
Scope and Contents

Notes on stories believed to have been written by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), with printed and handwritten notes. Leeds address in margin, typescript, 6pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Synopsis 2 Continued, c1970 - 1990

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.4
Scope and Contents

Notes on stories believed to have been written by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), typescript, 5pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Synopsis 3 Continued, c1970 - 1990

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.5
Scope and Contents

Notes on stories believed to have been written by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), typescript, 5pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Name Dropping Index, c1970 - 1990

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.6
Scope and Contents

Papers containing lists of names, typescript, 3pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

The Major Story Monograph, c1970 - 1990

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.7
Scope and Contents

Story of how John Major’s mother stepped in when Hal Denver’s partner failed to appear, typescript, 18pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Arthur van Norman: Prince of Clowns Biography, July 1989

 File — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.8
Scope and Contents

Biographical sheet signed VH, typescript, 1p.

Dates: July 1989

The Denvers Press Release, c1947 - 1956

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.9
Scope and Contents

A press release from Music Corporation of America, New York, describing how Olga Frei-Denver was persuaded to stay in the partnership after her first performance, typescript, 1p.

Dates: c1947 - 1956

Monograph on Tom Norman and Joseph Merrick, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.10
Scope and Contents

A monograph about the relationship between Tom Norman and Joseph Merrick, titled, ‘Even Shylock was entitled to his pound of flesh - but not one drop of blood. Treves got both with a knighthood to boot! The elephant man who was presented by my father Tom Norman, The Silver King’, typescript. 3pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

The Sensational Denvers: Aiming to Thrill Press Releases, c1947 - 1956

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.11
Scope and Contents

Pages issued by Press Relations Department, Music Corporation of America, New York, with a list of engagements and six different press releases about Hall Denvers’ knife throwing act, which he performed with his partner Olga Denver, typescript, 8pp.

Dates: c1947 - 1956

To Mr & Mrs Great Britain Monograph, 26 June 1957

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.12
Scope and Contents

Monograph about the stage in England, Hal Denver’s name typed at foot, typescript, 1p.

Dates: 26 June 1957

Description of Two Paintings, c1910 - 1990

 Item — Box: Norman Family Box 1
Reference code: 178B19.13
Scope and Contents

Handwritten description of two paintings, appears to be part of a longer text, manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1910 - 1990