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Davis, Benny, 1895-1979

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1895-08-21 - 1979-12-20

Biography

American vaudville performer and songwriter.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Good-bye Broadway, Hello France!, 1917

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.1
Scope and Contents

Cover page notes "Successfully introduced by Al. Herman".

Dates: Copyright: 1917

Good-bye Broadway, Hello France!, 1917

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.1
Scope and Contents

Cover page notes "Big song hit of 'Passing Show of 1917' at N.Y. Winter Garden."

Dates: Copyright: 1917

So Long Sammy Song, 1917

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

A collection of war related sheet music from the era loosely surrounding the First World War up to the period of the Second.


An artificial collection build up over several decades comprised of pieces drawn from numerous purchases, donations, and items pulled from various older collections.

Dates: Copyright: 1917