Janis, Elsie, 1889-1956

Content Description Memorabilia related to entertainer Elsie Janis, who performed for allied troops in France during World War I. Includes photographs, clippings, notes with her signature, etc. Elsie Janis (1889-1956) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. After a successful career in America (vaudeville and Broadway) and England, she went to France in 1918 to entertain troops during the First World War where she was immortalized as "the sweetheart of the AEF" (American Expeditionary...