Jane Froman - Missouri's First Lady of Song

Jane Froman's singing career spanned three decades and made her one of America's most popular artists. This account traces her life from her debut as a vocalist for a Cincinnati radio station to her performances to the troops in World War II and her television show in the 1950s.

About the author

Ilene Stone became interested in Jane Froman in 1994 after she saw the movie With a Song in My Heart. In 1997, she coauthored One Little Candle: Remembering Jane Froman, an account of Froman's retirement years. Stone was an adjunct faculty member in American history at San Diego Community College, where she taught for more than thirty years. She currently resides in Spring Valley, California.

Summary

Jane Froman's singing career spanned three decades and made her one of America's most popular artists. This account traces her life from her debut as a vocalist for a Cincinnati radio station to her performances to the troops in World War II and her television show in the 1950s.

Product details

• Authors: Ilene Stone
• Publisher: Missouri Historical Society Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2003
• EAN: 9780826214584
• ISBN: 978-0-8262-1458-4
• No. of pages: 168
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 233 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 259 g
• Series: Missouri Heritage Readers; Missouri Heritage Readers Series; Missouri Heritage Readers; Missouri Heritage Readers Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs