Harvey, Georgette
Person
Biography
Georgette Harvey (December 31, 1884 – February 17, 1952) was an African American singer and actress. She is perhaps most famous for creating the role of Maria in the original Broadway production of Porgy (1927) and the 1935 Broadway production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Sklar and Miriam Blecher papers
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 1446
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence, writings, photographs, printed material, personal papers, and other papers by or relating to George Sklar and Miriam Blecher.
Dates:
1898-2001