Search Details

Word: singers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

Regarding the story of the D. A. R. exclusion of Singer Marian Anderson (TIME, March 6, p. 38) from Convention Hall, Washington, would it not be advisable to suggest to Congressman Martin Dies that he could make a real contribution by investigating the un-American activities of the so-called "Daughters of the American Revolution...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Mar. 13, 1939 | 3/13/1939 | See Source »

...After protesting the ban on Negro Singer Marian Anderson's appearance in Washington, Mrs. Roosevelt pointedly attended Negro shows two nights running: Harlempress Ethel Waters' Mamba's Daughters, the all-Negro Mikado...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: Mika-deo-do | 3/13/1939 | See Source »

...After protesting the ban on Negro Singer Marian Anderson's appearance in Washington, Mrs. Roosevelt pointedly attended Negero shows two nights running: Harlempress Ethel Waters' Mamba's Daughters, the all-Negro Mikado...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: Show Business: Mar. 13, 1939 | 3/13/1939 | See Source »

...This week Mrs. Roosevelt resigned from the D.A.R. because of its refusal to let Negro Singer Marian Anderson perform in Constitution Hall...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: On Bought Time | 3/6/1939 | See Source »

While Goodman and Shaw lead in current hot-fan popularity, challengers of their positions are not wanting. High on the list of contenders is the well-balanced band fronted by Singer Bob Crosby. The Bob Cats, exponents of a modernized Dixieland Style, are well-regarded by discerning swing fans. Another potential champion is the band headed by diminutive Bobby Hackett, whose graceful, sure trumpet, as well as his down-the-middle hair-comb and tiny mustache, is reminiscent of the late great Bix Beiderbecke...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Jitterbugs in Jersey | 3/6/1939 | See Source »

Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Next