Acknowledgements

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

  • The liner notes of the recordings and the playbills of the productions, many of which were provided by Thomas Witherspoon.  Tom's knowledge of and enthusiasm for the works of Cole Porter was a tremendous help in the creation of this website.  Thanks, Tom!
  • 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:
coleporter at hotmail.com

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