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Waters, Ethel, 1896-1977

 Person

Biography

Ethel Waters (10-31-1896 to 10-1-1977) Started as blues singer (with Count Basie); first black person to star in all white Broadway show; Drama Critics Circle Award for performance in The Member of the Wedding.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ethel Waters in "The Member of the Wedding"

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0022.00009
Abstract

Ethel Waters (10-31-1896 to 10-1-1977) Started as blues singer (with Count Basie); first black person to star in all white Broadway show; Drama Critics Circle Award for performance in The Member of the Wedding.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1911-1949