Reminiscences of Jessica Dragonette : oral history, 1980.

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Reminiscences of Jessica Dragonette : oral history, 1980.

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Childhood, early interest in music, singing lessons; Georgian Court College; radio artist: THE MUSICAL COMEDY HOUR, THE PHILCO HOUR, CITIES SERVICE PROGRAM, light opera, plays; recording artist; concert tours; early television; techniques of the microphone; music in the 1970s; reminiscences of Estelle Liebling, opera singers, conductors, radio artists, producers and other personalities in show business.

Transcript: 166 leaves.Tape: 5 cassettes.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Dragonette, Jessica, 1900-1980

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Jessica Dragonette was a singer and actress, performing in radio broadcasting for 22 consecutive years. She began her career in 1924 with a role in Max Reinhardt's production of "The Miracle", followed by "The Student Prince" and "The Grand Street Follies". In 1926 she began her radio career with WEAF, which became NBC, singing the role of Vivian in one hour operettas in "The Coca Cola Girl" series. This was followed by "The Philco Hour", 1927-1930, and then the Cities Service Concert series, 19...