Ruby (Jeanne) Gordon
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[edit] Ruby "Jeanne" Gordon
Ruby Gordon was a famous metropolitan opera singer during the early 1900's. She was born in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada. Ruby got her big break in July of 1919. She was called to New York and offered a three year metropolitan contract by Gatti. Shortly after signing her contract she changed her name to "Jeanne" Gordon. Her debut performance was as Azucena in Travatore.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Mann, Alan and Frank. Settlement on The Sydenham: The Story of Wallaceburg. Wallaceburg: Standard Press, 1984, 16-17.