Papers 1935-1955.

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Papers 1935-1955.

The collection consists primarily of black and white photographs of Rudy Vallee, his friends and associates, and locations where he performed. It also includes one color photograph of Vallee and his wife Eleanor (ca. 1980), one letter from Vallee, several greeting cards, and a small file of press clippings.

ca. 100 items.

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Vallée, Rudy 1901-1986

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Bandleader, singer, saxophonist, actor, and publisher. From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p.], [197-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270913282 Rudy Vallee was one of the most popular vocalists of the pre-swing era. With his megaphone and nasal voice, he will forever be remembered as the archetypal image of the early crooners. Born in Island Pond, Vermont, in 1901, Hubert Prior Vallee grew up in Westbrook, Maine, where he played drums in his high school band...

French, Ralph Warren 1891-

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Ralph French was a friend and associate of Rudy Vallee; he acted as his business manager during the 1940's and early 1950's. From the description of Papers 1935-1955. (Thousand Oaks Public Library). WorldCat record id: 31483641 ...