Jessica Dragonette papers, 1936-1972

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Series I: Papers



Box 1 Clippings


Box 1 Photographs


Box 1 Programs


Box 1 Faith is a Song

Inscribed copy of the book.


Box 1 Your Voice and You

Inscribed copy of the book. The collection also includes portions of the typescript and autograph manuscripts.

Series II: Posters



Flatbox Flat No. 1 Folder 1 New World Idol - Radio Girl

Public Ledger page


Flatbox Flat No. 1 Folder 2 RADIO PICTURES (FIRST TELEVISION)

New York Times & Times Herald


Flatbox Flat No. 1 Folder 3 WAR SERVICES

Selling Bonds; Singing for Service Men


Flatbox Flat No. 1 Folder 4 The Washington Story

With President Roosevelt - Singing Armistice Day - Arlington - Selling $1,000,000 Bonds - Water-gate concerts, etc.


Flatbox Flat No. 1 Folder 5 Radio History Batik

Only Art Work utilizing Electrical Symbols & Broadcasting Equipment and first broadcasts - Jessica's contribution



Flatbox Flat No. 2 Folder 6 Art Deco. Exhibition Poster of Minneapolis Show, 1971

1971 in which Radio History Batik was exhibited.


Flatbox Flat No. 2 Folder 7 Poster of Jessica made from advertising of Broadcasts

(Saturday Night Serenade) Pet Milk Co.


Flatbox Flat No. 2 Folder 8 Representing FAN MAIL

Envelope and letter from the late Evelyn Jenkins whose brother wrote "New York's Home"


Flatbox Flat No. 2 Folder 8 Gordon Jenkins

Jessica's broadcast introducing his first song:"You have taken my Heart"



Flatbox Flat No. 3 Folder 9 "When Food Is An Event"

Jessica's recipes sought - also clothing pictures voted continuously: 'Radio's Best Dressed"


Flatbox Flat No. 3 Folder 10 Supper Club Ad

Flame Room, The Radisson, Minneapolis


Flatbox Flat No. 3 Folder 11 Concert & Book Ad. "Faith is a song"

Series III: Magazines



Flatbox Flat No. 4 First Issue of Life Magazine, 1936 November 23

pp. 38-39


Flatbox Flat No. 4 Opera News, 1972 September

Leonard Bernstein "totally captivated" told to John Gruen