Papers, 1927-1973.

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Papers, 1927-1973.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122346207

The Jessica Dragonette Papers consist of correspondence, clippings, publicity materials, photographs, and memorabilia documenting her radio and stage career and span the years 1927-1973.

6 lin. ft. (23 scrapbooks, 3 boxes).

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6686078

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Loftus, Nadea.

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Dragonette, Jessica d. 1980.

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Jessica Dragonette, a radio singer, was born 14 February circa 1909 in Calcutta, India. She began her professional career on the stage in Max Reinhardt's production of THE MIRACLE in 1924. After a few other stage appearances, she began her radio career in 1926 as Vivian in THE COCA-COLA GIRL, radio's first original singing-acting serial. She sang on THE PHILCO HOUR from 1927 to 1930 and on THE CITIES SERVICE CONCERT series from 1930 to 1937. Listeners voted her Radio Que...