Donn’s Notes on the War Years
There are various pages, some hand written, some typed, of notes by Donn on his life. The hand written ones
Read more
Locations
Ethel Merman and Bob Six at DtB Waikiki 1952
If the date is correct, this is before they were married. Box Six was the CEO of Continental Airlines and
Read more
Rudy Vallee’s “The Drene Show” 1946 Featuring Donn
Part of the archive was this script for Rudy Vallee‘s “The Drene Show” which was a 30 minute radio program
Read more
Donn’s Car in 1948 Hawaii
1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible in Desert Tan. This is not Donn’s actual car.
Read more
Donn’s Book and Record Shelf and Stuff
I was scouring the background of images to see what was on the shelves of Donn’s home. This is just
Read more
The Bar at McCadden Place
A rare image inside 1727 N. McCadden Place circa 1937. The front bar where more traditional drinks were made rather
Read more
Donn With Cousins Waikiki
I assume the two little ones are cousins. At his Waikiki show.
Read more
Mystery Man at Don the Beachcomber Waikiki
I am assuming this is in Waikiki. This is from a negative so there is no notation or hints of
Read more
Toni and Alma Who at Donn’s House
I have a number of images of “Toni” at Donn’s Encino house parties circa 1946. On none of them does
Read more
Chicago Charity Tokens
I had long heard that at the Chicago Don the Beachcomber the coat check didn’t take tips, but instead they
Read more