Hildegarde papers 1936-1978

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Hildegarde papers 1936-1978

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Hildegarde Loretta Sell was born in Wisconson on February 1, 1906. Known professionally as "Hildegarde," Miss Sell became a successful caberet and cafe singer. She was also a pianist and an actress. Hildegarde made her first recording on October 17, 1934. Hildegarde was honored on her eightieth birthday, February 1, 1986, at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. The Hildegarde papers consists of 41 scrapbooks spanning the years 1936-1978 and correspondence for the period 1937-1978.

41 scrapbooks; 1.7 lin. ft. (4 boxes)

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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Hildegarde, 1906-2005

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Born Hildegarde Loretta Sell, Hildegarde began working in Vaudeville in the 1920s and also worked as a night club singer. She worked on the radio program "The Raleigh Room" during World War II and she later appeared on Broadway. From the description of Papers, 1935-1981. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31786731 Hildegarde Loretta Sell was born in Wisconson on February 1, 1906. Known professionally as "Hildegarde," Miss Sell became a suc...