Entertainers

Dancers Tony and Sally De Marco performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Jane Froman performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Photo of a television screen showing Margaret Truman conversing with Ed Sullivan on the "Toast of the Town" show, her television debut. (See also photos 85-195-3, 78-31, 78-541 and 2009-1952.)

Portrait of Martha Gilchrist Lloyd, a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, France. Later, Martha Lloyd was Reathel Odum's maid in Washington, D.C. Photo is autographed: "For Miss Odum one of the nicest person [sic] I have ever known. Martha Gilchrist Lloyd."

Entertainer Danny Kaye entertaining United States military personnel during a USO show at Rizal Coliseum, Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

President Harry S. Truman poses with celebrities and others at the rededication of the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre to the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington's Rock Creek Park. From left to right: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Edward J. Kelly, Superintendent of National Capital Parks; unidentified; dancer Gower Champion; unidentified; singer Kathryn Grayson; President Truman; dancer Marge Champion; actor Walter Pidgeon; unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

An unidentified woman (behind podium) sings the National Anthem for the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial in Washington, D. C. Pictured: Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (first row, left and second from left); Jerry Colonna (fourth from right); and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (third from right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

A ribbon cutting ceremony at the Ohio Drive dedication during National Capital Sesquicentennial events in Washington, D. C. Pictured: Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (behind woman in hat); Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (behind podium); and entertainer Jerry Colonna (far right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Jerry Colonna gives a speech at the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial. Also pictured: Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second and third from left); and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (right of podium). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

From left to right: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Horace Heidt; Alfred E. Lyon, Chairman of the Board of Phillip Morris Co.; and Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson at the Horace Heidt Finals at Uline Arena in Washington, D.C. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook