Lewis, William

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Epithet: MD, of Kingston-onThames

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Epithet: Baronet

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Epithet: of Selby

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William Lewis was born in Providence, RI; he decided on a dancing career after seeing the Frisco Kid perform in the early 1920s; began in vaudeville with the group, Sunshowers, and later with a travelling minstrel show; his wife Elsie studied Russian ballet and tap dancing; danced at Capital Music Hall in New York with the the Chester Hale Girls; William and Elsie joined a touring group, Gobs of joy; after 1932, William Lewis returned to RI and opened a dancing school; after their baby was born, Lewis danced and served as an MC throughout the state; after the US became involved in WWII, he took a job in an ammunitions factory; continued to do MC work until 1960, after which he continued to perform in nursing homes.

From the description of Papers, 1918-1947. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38988990

Epithet: of Add MS 33057

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Epithet: of Egerton MS 2185

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Epithet: MD, FRS; of Add MS 35230

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Epithet: MP

Title: Baronet

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