Memory of Jolson Lives On Through Collectors Worldwide
Lem Henegar of 1212 D hoards Jolson records and belongs to the International Al Jolson Memorial Society. He notes Jolson born Asa Yoelson on May 26, 1886 in Srednick Russia and, though deceased 13 years, his work endures in audiences globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Gaither
L Jolson
Lem Henegar
Jolson
International
al Jolson
Asa Yoelson
Srednick
Russia
Morris Yoelson
United States
Jolson Dies Milestone Remembered As Show Biz Titan
The 13th anniversary of Al Jolson death draws fans to recall his career highlights. From 1927's The Jazz Singer to wartime entertainment and The Jolson Story surge, Jolson's legacy as a pioneering performer endures through records and films. He began as Asa Yoelson, ran away to join circuses, and popularized blackface before starring on Broadway. milestones include Sinbad, Swanee, Bombo, and Big Boy.
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al Jolson
Jolson
Korea
Asa Yoelson
Srednick
Russia
Young Asa
Asa
Harry
Docksteader’s Minstrels
Swanee
California
Robert E. Lee
Singing Fool
Sonny Boy
Mammy
Singing Kid
Rose of
Washington Square
Swanee River
Al Jolson A Legendary Entertainer Remembered
The article recalls Jolson’s rise with simple, popular songs from 1911 onward and his role in The Jazz Singer. It notes later tours, wartime service, The Jolson Story box office, a Kraft Music Hall contract, and his Korea troop entertainments at age 64 before dying of a heart attack. It also covers collector Henegar’s Jolson obsession and bio.
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Jolson
Korea
U.S
Henegar
Lawton
McAlester
East Central State College
Ada
Southeastern State College
Durant
al Jolson
United States
FHA Official Speaks at Lawton Secretaries Meeting
Farmers Home Administration supervisor Carl D Harris from Hollis was guest speaker for the Lawton chapter of the National Secretaries Association. Aleene Leonard of Manpower Inc spoke on the organization. Mrs Naomi Bigbee led as program chair and Mrs Martha Safrit presided. Plans were set for a benefit card party on Oct 28 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall and a seminar on Nov 16 at Cameron College. Guests included Mrs Margaret Gover Mrs Diane Dyer and Mrs Larena Maranto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Harris
Farmers’ Home Administration
Hollis
Lawton
National Secretaries Asociation
Aleene Leonard
Manpower, Inc
Naomi Bigbee
Martha Safrit
American Legion Hall
Cameron College
Margaret Gover
Diane Dyer
Larena Maranto
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57Th Street
Billboard
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A. B. Drug CO
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D Avenue
FHA
Lacy
Liberty Heights
Ferris
Sears
Roebuck
Silvertone
Save! Kenmore
Lith
Gore Lawton
Oklahoma
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