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Local Artists Thrilled as 30 Pianos Arrive on the SS DOMINICA ~ 1934

Thanks to Gov. Paul M. Pearson for getting thirty pianos for the people of the US Virgin Islands ~ 1934 By Valerie Sims

Within weeks of discovering this old photograph of the SS Dominica in our family’s collection, I came across an interesting article in the newspapers about this very ship! During Governor Pearson’s term (1931-1935), he promoted the love of music and the arts by inviting various groups of singers, and lecturers to the island.   Invited Performers In 1932, the Hampton Quartet and Elsie Baker performed. A few […]

A Moment with a Movie Star: DANA ANDREWS ~ 1951

Movie Star, Dana Andrews visits St Thomas, US Virgin Islands ~ 1951 By Valerie Sims

Have you ever met a movie star? It’s an exciting experience, especially for a starry-eyed student growing up on a small island. While chatting with my mother about her childhood memories, she shared this encounter with the famous movie star, Dana Andrews. He arrived in St. Thomas to film an underwater movie with co-stars Richard […]

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