Swing Era Vocalist Nan Wynn from Wheeling, W. Va.

Identifier:

038519

Collection Number:

A&M 2386

Title:

Swing Era Vocalist Nan Wynn from Wheeling, W. Va.

Date:

ca.1940

Description:

Nan Wynn from Wheeling, West Virginia (1915-1971), sang and recorded with several big bands in the 1930s and appeared in movies in the 1940s. She also dubbed Rita Hayworth's singing voice in such movies as "Cover Girl". This photograph was autographed by Nan Wynn for George Barrick Jr. while she was appearing in Morgantown, West Virginia at the Warner Theater on High Street with Raymond Scott and His Orchestra, July 18, 1940. She left Scott's band, September 13, 1940 to pursue a solo career.

Subjects:

Portraits--W.

Personal Names:

Wynn, Nan.

Corporate Names:

Raymond Scott Orchestra.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView