Baker, Josephine. (1906–1975). Signed 1945 Program. An interesting signed item from the legendary African American entertainer and singer, dating from her years working first for the French Resistance and then as a Lieutenant in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Signed in 1945, Baker has inscribed the cover of this Gala program (4pp) - where she is listed as "Lieutenant F.F.A." - "Pour une charmante amie, souvenir tres Sympatique." Some light creasing, overall very good condition. Unusual from this period.
Jo Bouillon, who appears on the program as conductor of the ensemble, was married to married Baker 2 years later. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer. She was given the nicknames the "Black Venus" or the "Black Pearl," as well as the "Créole Goddess" in anglophone nations, while in France she has always been known in the old theatrical tradition as "La Baker."
Jo Bouillon, who appears on the program as conductor of the ensemble, was married to married Baker 2 years later. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer. She was given the nicknames the "Black Venus" or the "Black Pearl," as well as the "Créole Goddess" in anglophone nations, while in France she has always been known in the old theatrical tradition as "La Baker."
Baker, Josephine. (1906–1975). Signed 1945 Program. An interesting signed item from the legendary African American entertainer and singer, dating from her years working first for the French Resistance and then as a Lieutenant in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Signed in 1945, Baker has inscribed the cover of this Gala program (4pp) - where she is listed as "Lieutenant F.F.A." - "Pour une charmante amie, souvenir tres Sympatique." Some light creasing, overall very good condition. Unusual from this period.
Jo Bouillon, who appears on the program as conductor of the ensemble, was married to married Baker 2 years later. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer. She was given the nicknames the "Black Venus" or the "Black Pearl," as well as the "Créole Goddess" in anglophone nations, while in France she has always been known in the old theatrical tradition as "La Baker."
Jo Bouillon, who appears on the program as conductor of the ensemble, was married to married Baker 2 years later. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer. She was given the nicknames the "Black Venus" or the "Black Pearl," as well as the "Créole Goddess" in anglophone nations, while in France she has always been known in the old theatrical tradition as "La Baker."