Category Archives: Donna Montran

Donna 100 Years ago – 10 August 1921

Asbury Park, New Jersey by Don Taylor “Donna 100 years ago” is my reporting of events relating to my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling) 100 years ago. Hers was the exciting world of 1920s vaudeville. She … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – “Route of Flight Changed”

Montran Monday Montrans in the News By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when … Continue reading

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Donna Montran Biplane Flights – 1915

Originally Published: Oct 29, 2015 UPDATED: May 20, 2021 The Boston Glove –  July 22, 1915, Page 8 TO FLY OVER COMMON Miss Donna Montran Expects to Drop Pennants and Tickets for Show From Biplane, Miss Donna Montran, one of … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 77

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at two pages from the Donna Darling Collection[i]. On the pages were eight photos that I’ll look at and hopefully identify during this article. The first … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 76

The Stroud Theatre Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at another clipping from the Donna Darling Collection First, we know the show took place during Thanksgiving week at the Stroud. 1919    We … Continue reading

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