Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker (1906–1975) was an American singer, vedette and actress.
Also recorded as Freda Josephine Baker; Joséphine Baker.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Freda Josephine McDonald.
Born at St. Louis in 1906, died at Paris in 1975.
In detail
the recorded working language is French and English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are cabaret, music hall and French pop. The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.
Residence is recorded at Paris and New York City. Membership is recorded of freemasonry.
Works named in the authority record are Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker.
Work by Josephine Baker is recorded in the collections of Anne Frank House.
Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France and Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1939–1945.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Josephine Baker”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q151972: Josephine Baker
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