Acknowledgements

Dedicated to the memory of Thomas Witherspoon.  It was Tom's knowledge of and
enthusiasm for the works of Cole Porter which sparked the creation of this website.

The information on this site was gathered from the following sources:

  • The liner notes of the recordings and the playbills of the productions.
  • Emma Shane provided all of the information on the Lost Musicals productions, as well as various London productions of the late 30s to mid 40s.  Emma also maintains a website dedicated to performer Louise Gold, on which more information of the Lost Musicals productions can be found. A heart-felt thanks goes out to Emma for her invaluable assistance.
  • Publications:
    • The Complete Lyrics of Cole Porter (edited by Robert Kimball)
      New York: Da Capo Press, 1992 
    • Cole (edited by Robert Kimball)
      New York: Dell Publishing, 1992 
    • Pop Memories 1890-1954 (compiled by Joel Whitburn)
      Menomonee Falls WI: Record Research Inc., 1986 
    • A Cole Porter Discography (by Walter Rimler)
      San Francisco: N. Charles Sylvan Co., 1995
    • American Song : The Complete Musical Theatre Companion, 1877-1995 (by Ken Bloom)
      New York: Schirmer Books, 1996
    • Catalog of the American Musical (by Tommy Krasker and Robert Kimball)
      Washington DC: National Institute for Opera and Musical Theatre, 1988 
  • Websites:

Further information came from those publications cited in the Bibliography

The law firm of Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe required that I disclose the following:  The information contained in this website represents historical documentation and is intended for educational and/or informational use only.  No financial gain is made from this site.  Images on these pages were created from the recordings and books in my personal collection, and all rights are reserved and remain with their various copyright owners.  Individuals may view these files for personal and/or academic use only.  If the information obtained from this site is used in either hard copy or online form, credit and/or linking would be appreciated.  Please contact me if you have any questions:

Compiled by Michael H. Hutchins