“Roughing it”. One of Pat’s first modeling gigs, c. 1949.
Pat calls this picture “big foot”. Hopefully, she was modeling shoes at the time!
Another modeling job. Pat was in New York to show off this hair-do.
Trying to pick out a candidate from a composite of Democrat Party nominees: Stevenson’s hair & forehead, Harriman’s eyebrows, Truman’s eyes, Kennedy’s nose, Kefauver’s mouth, and Sydington’s chin & neck, 1952.
This jewel encrusted coffee pot was worth about $50,000 at that time (around 1952). It was created to commemorate the 15 millionth percolator sold!
In 1950, Pat entered a beauty pageant in her home town of Milwaukee.
Honing her skills with vocal coach Carolyn Gilbert, 1952.
Three Wisconsinites at CBS-WBBM: Jim Conway, Fahey Flynn, and Pat.
Entertaining in St. Louis, 1951.
Standing on the wing of a Blue Angel jet with Pat are co-host Jim Conway, George Ramsby (who discovered Pat for WBBM), pilot Dick Newhafer, and a publicity agent. Not quite the right shoes to wear with that flight suit!
Conferring with Pilot Newhafer and Jim Conway. Who’s gonna go first?
A little apprehensive before the big flight?
One last publicity photo with Jim Conway before the flight...
Preflight briefing from pilot Dick Newhafer.
Pat with the legendary Creed Taylor during the recording of Once Around the Clock.
Decolletage! What’s holding it up? c. 1950
Autograph session with Tony Curtis.
St. Patricia taking the veil? What a convent! c. 1949
Who goes fishing in an evening gown?
Pat wins an award in 1955!
Here’s the award Pat one in 1955: “Chicago’s Favorite Female Vocalist”. Pat calls this her Oscar.
Promo shot for Tiffany, 1952.
Dress rehersal for “In Town Tonight”.
Volkswagon was new in America, and Pat bought this one for $1,545. A year later, she sold it for $1,545!
On the set of In Town Tonight.
In Town Tonight dress rehearsal.
Sent in by a fan…a ticket to see the show, 12/22/54.
Pat and Len Dressler enjoying the view on Lake Michigan. Len’s voice was the big, beautiful baritone singing “HO HO HO” on the Jolly Green Giant commercials.
Pointing out the Chicago skyline aboard the USS Aquarama.
Larry Douglas, Pat, Billy Taylor, Fran Warren, Robert Clary and Pat Stanley listening to Duke Ellington at the piano. Douglas, Warren, and Stanley were with the road show of “The Pajama Game”.
Cutting her first sides with Tiffany Records. Well known film composer, Jacques Belasco, is also pictured.
TV Magazine cover promoting In Town Tonight.
Afternoon rehersal for In Town Tonight, 1956.
One of many titles bestowed, 1957
Daylight Savings Time - Spring Ahead!
A great honor. Pat was twice crowned queen of the Seabee Veterans of America. She received a beautiful tray in 1953 and a gold watch in 1957.
Sterling silver tray given to Pat by the Seabees in 1956.
Shrimp boats are a-comin’.
The New York debut of both Lenny Bruce and Pat, in 1958 at the Den in the Duane Hotel. 2nd from the left is Del Close of 2nd City.
A postcard Pat received from Oliver Nelson. Pat was corresponding with Oliver regarding the lyrics she wrote for his tune “Miss Fine”.
Promo shot by Bruno of Hollywood, in New York, 1958.
Profile shot from a friendly camera buff, 1959.
New York promo shot by Bruno of Hollywood, 1958.
New York promo shot by Bruno of Hollywood, 1958.
Promotion piece for Themley’s restaurant in Akron, OH.
I see you back there! 1968.
Promo shot, 1970. Pat refers to this photo as “the last rose of summer”.
Pat and Jack in the Lake Wales Arts Center is 2005.
Lake Wales Arts Center, 2005.
Pat surrouded by Gene Pritchard, drums, husband Jack Yorton, and John Carlton, bass.
Will wonders never cease? A piano tuner who actually tunes her own piano!
Pat has been tuning pianos for nearly 30 years!
