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Donna Montran – Moss’s Broadway Theater, July-August 1920
Donna in New York City at Moss’s Broadway Theater, July 25 through August 29th, 1920 Donna finished her cross-country tour with “Chin Chin” in May of 1920. In early July, the New York Clipper reported that Donna had been engaged … Continue reading
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Tagged Donna Montran, California Bathing Girls, Kassel Studios, Moss' Broadway Theatre
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Albany Awakens to the Benefits of Exploitation
Donna in Albany, NY, at the Clinton Theater – Sep 20-26, 1920 Albany Awakens to the Benefits of Exploitation I was watching the live stream from RootsTech Friday. Lisa Louise Cooke gave an awesome presentation on “Proven Methodology for Using Google for … Continue reading
Donna in “Chin Chin” at the Empress Theatre, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada – January 5-6, 1920
Thanks to an article in the Calgary Daily Herald, I had known that “Chin Chin” played in Medicine Hat, Alberta sometime shortly before January 8, 1920[i]. I finally found an article regarding “Chin Chin” playing in Medicine Hat[ii]. We now … Continue reading
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Tagged Empress Theater Medicine Hat, Chin Chin, Donna Montran, Vaudeville
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She Kissed Politicians in 1915
The Massachusetts Republican leadership were all there. Several hundred had gathered at the Hotel Brenton near the shores of Bass Point. The year was 1915, and there were many issues to be discussed. Former Governor Foss was there, so was … Continue reading
The meetings of Dick Brown – Donna, Dorothy, & Cecelia
The most fascinating stories in our family histories are often about how and where our ancestors met. These stories are often lost in just a couple generations. We, obviously, know where and when we met our spouses and often know … Continue reading