MEMORABILIA & OTHER
This page contains pictures of items once owned by JDM, and now in the hands of others,or some related item. If you have a picture to contribute contact me.
JDM ‘s chess set. Pic shows JDM and a baby pet goose,
later named “Big Blue.”
Below: Karen Turville purchased the chess set at the Estate sale in 1989.
Miss Agnes.
A fan ( name not known) made this scale model of Miss Agnes and showed it to JDM, who took the pictures.
One of his favorite singers, Billie Holiday, who is mentioned in more
than one book. The singer sent this photo to JDM.
Although JDM did not particularly like traveling to New York City,
it did give him a chance to hear her sing at the Down Beat Club.
And an interesting thing happened during an intermission. John and
Dorothy were making their way to the restrooms when they
encountered some drunken army guys, John immediately told them
to stand to attention forgetting he was no longer in the Army and
not in uniform. They did not pay attention at and went on their
way.
Just as he approached the two fellows the dressing room door
opened, and Billie Holiday pulled Dorothy into the room and closed
the door, telling her it was much safer in there.
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John D. MacDonald Island just off Siesta Key. Pictured with me is Karen Turville, who spear-headed the naming.
© bill 2014