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WHO Iowa Barn Dance Frolic
WHO Des Moines, IA

About the Group

About The Group

An old WHO Iowa Barn Dance Frolic souvenir booklet provides the names of the members:

Group Members:

  • Carlos Fessler, baritone
    (B: July 1, 1899 — D: February 15, 1984)

  • Richard Neher, bass
    (B: September 21, 1913 — D: February 22, 2000)

  • Kenneth Black, second tenor
    (B: May 22, 1915 — December 26, 1968)

  • Stuart Steelman, first tenor
    (B: September 24, 1913 — D: January 1, 1991)

  • Harris White, baritone
    (B: May 4, 1911 — July 6, 1971)

  • Keith Booth, bass
    (B: April 21, 1916 — April 4, 2006)

  • William Austin (accompanist - piano)
    (B: September 7, 1914 — August 29, 1988)

Credits & Sources

  • WHO Des Moines 1938 Picture Book; WHO; Des Moines, IA