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Nebraska Authors

Ruth Etting

Born 1897-11-23 David City, NE (USA)

Died 1978-09-24
Colorado Springs, CO (USA)

Buried
Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum

Known as "America's Sweetheart of Song," Ruth Etting was an American Singing Star and Actress in the 1920s-1930s.

Places Lived

David City, NE
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
California
Colorado Springs, CO

Author Of

  • Music and Audio

Keywords

Musical Performance

Education

Attended Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL

Occupation

Costumer Designer
Singer
Entertainer
Actress

Places Worked

Marigold Gardens Nightclub, Chicago, IL
Columbia Records

Honors

Movie about her life starring Doris Day called "Love Me or Leave Me" in 1955
Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Associations

Columbia Records recording artist

Bibliography

Recorded over 60 hit recordings including "Shine on Harvest Moon" and "Love Me or Leave Me"

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