Means, Edna, 1887-1979.

Performer on the lyceum and chautauqua circuits in the 1920s and 1930s as a "characterist" or dramatic reader; founded the Edna Means Dramatic Service to manage her professional career and to publish dramatic readings for schools and colleges. She resided in Chicago, Ill. until 1952 when she returned to her parental home in Tama, Iowa.

From the description of Papers of Edna Means, 1908-1986. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233103784