Record #:

20415

Author(s):

Orr, Richard T.

Abstract:

Solomon Pool Mason, Jr., otherwise known as \"Singing Sully,\" was born in 1906 in Durham. For many years he sang with the Kay Kyser Orchestra as part of a three-way vocal combination featuring Ginny Simms, Ish Kabibble, and Sully. He had a successful career with Kyser for eighteen years, then moved on, forming his own band, making records, and appearing in movies.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 9, Jul 1945, p7, 23, por

Subject(s):

Bandleaders; Mason, Solomon Pool (Sully) Jr., 1906-1970; Vocalists

Record #:

20417

Author(s):

Howard, George Z.

Abstract:

Staff Sgt. George Z. Howard of Charlotte was shot down on his 17th bombing mission over Germany in August 1943. He was taken prisoner and held for 21 months in several prison camps. During that time he secretly kept a diary of the events that transpired during his captivity. Excerpts are presented here.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 9, Jul 1945, p9, 14

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations