Vernona Jarbeau | |
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| Born | 1861 New York |
| Died | October 16, 1914 (aged 52–53) |
| Occupation(s) | actress, operatic soprano |
Vernona Jarbeau (1861–1914) was an American comic actress, operatic soprano and vaudeville performer known for her roles in comic operas. She was especially known for her performances as Yum-Yum in The Mikado and Hebe in H.M.S. Pinafore, in early American productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas.[1][2][3] Later in life, she became a breeder of prize-winning French bulldogs.[4]
- ^ "Vernona Jarbeau Dies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. October 17, 1914. p. 3.
- ^ "Verona Jarbeau Dead". Eagle River Review. October 28, 1914. p. 2.
- ^ "New Notes of the Plays and Players". Chicago Tribune. October 18, 1914. p. 55.
- ^ "Champion French Bulldog Will Remain in America". New-York Tribune. September 27, 1914. p. 16.