A Letter to Bing, 1932

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This file appears in: Bing & Mildred

After Bing Crosby's 1931 solo radio debut, he received a letter from Spokane's Chamber of Commerce congratulating him on his success.

Image L87-1.687-32 courtesy of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture.

This file appears in: Bing & Mildred

By The Spokane Historical team
Singers Bing Crosby and Mildred Bailey shared humble beginnings in Spokane's jazz scene. Bailey was singing the blues in a popular Los Angeles speakeasy when her brother, Al Rinker, lured Crosby into his Spokane band. Eventually, both Rinker…