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Mort S. Silver (Ima Mistachkin) , between 1945-1948

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0014.00001

Abstract

Ima Mistachkin standing on stage dressed in tuxedo, cape, and wearing a top hat and carrying a cane. Ima Mistachkin was the eledest brother of Dorothy and Harryette Bercu's mother. Performing as "Mort Silver," he was was a "Singing Star, of Stage, Screen, and Radio." The Bercu family was involved in Vaudeville for many years.

Dates

  • between 1945-1948

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : b&w, glossy ; 8 x 10 inches

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes papers, records, correspondence, photographs, photograph albums, scrapbooks, newspapers and newspaper clippings, framed photographs, documents, quilts and needlework, Vaudeville costumes and instruments, books, and record albums.

Inscriptions and Marks

Written on back of photograph: "Ima Mistachkia is Mort Silver."

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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