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D10549-2
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- 1940-12-04 (Creation)
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On December 4th, 1940, white haired veteran Tacoma Times columnist E.T. Short enjoyed a cup of coffee with popular young baritone Donald Dickson, right, and his concert accompanist William Hughes. Mr. Dickson and Mr. Hughes were in their pajamas and dressing gowns enjoying a 9 a.m. breakfast in their rooms at the Winthrop Hotel, after a late night arrival by train from Los Angeles. Mr. Dickson was scheduled to open an "All Star" concert series at the Temple Theater later that evening. Mr. Dickson had achieved his popularity by performing on the radio. His concert included both opera and popular pieces, by his choice sung primarily in English. The concert was a huge success, garnering six curtain calls for the pair. (T. Times 12/4/1940, pg. 13)
Dickson, Donald; Hughes, William; Short, Edgar T.; Singers; Opera singers; Musicians--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);