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Accomplished violinist, Manitowish resident, Anna May LaPorte. 1922- ca 1980s |
Description |
Anna May was educated and trained on the violin. She lived in Texas, Memphis and Milwaukee before moving to northern Wisconsin. She performed around the area and played in a band called the Rhythm Queen with sisters Geraldine and Phylis Andrews. The sign on the parade float says "Kitchen Band" although this band was a different Manitowish Waters group. The float was sponsored by the Greenhouse in Manitowish owned Ralph & Mabel Gaulke. Their son Harlan is pictured sitting next to Anna Mae. |
Relation |
Show Related Records... |
Source |
LaPorte, Chuck & Nancy |
Collection |
Community Collection |
Catalog Number |
2022.023.002 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Search Terms |
Music Entertainment Social activities Women bands Fiddle Violin parade Greenhouse Manitowish, WI 1920s Mercer Wampum Shop 1920s 1980s |
People |
LaPorte, Anna May Gaulke, Harlan LaPorte, Anna Mae Gaulke, Ralph |