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D148676-35
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- 1966-05 (Creation)
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This photograph of Margaret Farrugia, who sang professionally at Steve's Gay '90s under the name of Peggy O'Neil, was taken in May of 1966. Dressed in black from plumed hat to strapless dress with furred collar, she specialized in old blues and "torch songs," songs like "St. Louie Woman" and "Some of These Days." A mother of six, Mrs. Farrugia was the wife of an Air Force flight engineer stationed at McChord. She graduated from Lincoln High School and began performing at Steve's in 1963. " Peggy O'Neil" was part of the troupe that performed in the family-friendly "World of Burlesque" program which marked the 17th anniversary of Steve's. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 3-2-66, C-12, TNT 3-16-66, A-4, TNT 6-16-66, D-11)
O'Neil, Peggy; Farrugia, Margaret; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jewelry--Tacoma; Earrings; Rings; Fur; Entertainers--Tacoma; Singers;