Andrews Sisters
Andrews Sisters (1932–1953)
American singing sisters who were among the nation's most popular entertainers in the 1930s and 1940s, especially known for their appearances at morale-boosting USO shows during World War II.
LaVerne (1911–1967). Name variations: Laverne. Born on July 6, 1911, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died of cancer in Hollywood, California, on May 8, 1967; first daughter of Peter Andrews (of Greek descent) and Olga "Ollie" (Sollie) Andrews (a Norwegian); married Louis Rogers, in 1948.
Maxene (1916–1995). Name variations: sometimes mistakenly spelled Maxine. Born on January 3, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died of a heart attack while vacationing in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on October 21, 1995; second daughter of Peter Andrews (of Greek descent) and a Norwegian mother Olga "Ollie" (Sollie) Andrews (a Norwegian); married Lou Levy (their manager), on July 28, 1941 (divorced 1950); children: Peter and Aleda Anne.
Patti (1918--January 30, 2013 (aged 94), Los Angeles). Born on February 16, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; third daughter of Peter Andrews (of Greek descent) and a Norwegian mother Olga "Ollie" (Sollie) Andrews (a Norwegian); married Martin Melcher (an agent and future husband of Doris Day ), in October 1947 (divorced 1950); married Walter Wescheler (the group's accompanist), on December 25, 1951.
American singing sisters who were among the nation's most popular entertainers in the 1930s and 1940s, especially known for their appearances at morale-boosting USO shows during World War II.
LaVerne (1911–1967). Name variations: Laverne. Born on July 6, 1911, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died of cancer in Hollywood, California, on May 8, 1967; first daughter of Peter Andrews (of Greek descent) and Olga "Ollie" (Sollie) Andrews (a Norwegian); married Louis Rogers, in 1948.
Maxene (1916–1995). Name variations: sometimes mistakenly spelled Maxine. Born on January 3, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died of a heart attack while vacationing in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on October 21, 1995; second daughter of Peter Andrews (of Greek descent) and a Norwegian mother Olga "Ollie" (Sollie) Andrews (a Norwegian); married Lou Levy (their manager), on July 28, 1941 (divorced 1950); children: Peter and Aleda Anne.
Patti (1918--January 30, 2013 (aged 94), Los Angeles). Born on February 16, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; third daughter of Peter Andrews (of Greek descent) and a Norwegian mother Olga "Ollie" (Sollie) Andrews (a Norwegian); married Martin Melcher (an agent and future husband of Doris Day ), in October 1947 (divorced 1950); married Walter Wescheler (the group's accompanist), on December 25, 1951.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park; Glendale
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New York Times Jan 2013
THE ANDREW SISTERS
IN
OVER THERE
THEATRE PROGRAM
FROM 1972
Stars & Stripes: May 18, 1961
ANDREWS SISTERS in "Her Lucky Night" 1945
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS in "Moonlight & Cactus" - 1944
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ANDREWS SISTERS in Always a Bridesmaid 1943
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ANDREWS SISTERS in "Give Out Sisters" 1942
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Vintaged Radio Jan 27, 2012
