tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post1336327096220908106..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: The Stage Door CanteenDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-45983055385711192792021-01-18T06:33:25.657-05:002021-01-18T06:33:25.657-05:00mother (now deceased) worked at the Stage Door Can...mother (now deceased) worked at the Stage Door Canteen in Manhattan. She was a secretary, and she took notes (in shorthand) of everything that was said at the Canteen during the day. She saw many of the entertainers who came to the Canteen. She remembers Frank Sinatra being there, slumped in a chair, with his feet up on the chair in front of him.<br />Donna Lee Snyderleeskerettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059994996607083685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-15634948245120177362018-12-14T22:08:32.359-05:002018-12-14T22:08:32.359-05:00I am a direct product of a Stage Door Canteen roma...I am a direct product of a Stage Door Canteen romance. My father was recruited by the Coast Guard to serve, after being drafted, in the Merchant Marines. My mother was a volunteer at the New York facility. Dating was strictly prohibited. My dad was an officer as he already had a college degree. Family history is that my parents secretly exchanged contact info as my mom lived with her widowed mom in Manhattan.On their very first date, my dad had a professional photographer take their portrait. I cannot tell you exactly what month they met, but I can tell you that after the invasion of Normandy and a three week engagement, they got married on 10/28/1944. I am the youngest of three children, born in 1952.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761686101600968326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-45548079539869315752018-05-07T23:16:53.610-04:002018-05-07T23:16:53.610-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820218189972197639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-48443367174098532352018-05-07T23:12:11.131-04:002018-05-07T23:12:11.131-04:00My father visited the Stage Door Canteen in NY Cit...My father visited the Stage Door Canteen in NY City during WWII.<br />I have a portrait of him, in his Navy uniform, that Francis Farmer did there one night.<br />It is signed, "To Charles from Francis The Stage Door Canteen".<br />What a time to have lived, both scary and wonderful.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820218189972197639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-14439309392928643122017-08-22T10:21:57.598-04:002017-08-22T10:21:57.598-04:00Hi Melissa. Thanks for your comment. I wonder if T...Hi Melissa. Thanks for your comment. I wonder if Turner Classic Movies has ever shown the "Stage Door Canteen" movie? I'd sure like to see it myself.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74294542291208469892017-08-22T10:20:55.286-04:002017-08-22T10:20:55.286-04:00Hi Marilyn! Thanks for your endorsement! Yes, I...Hi Marilyn! Thanks for your endorsement! Yes, I'd like to see that movie, especially since it was made at the same time the canteens were in operation.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-37347695813119737492017-08-22T10:19:36.654-04:002017-08-22T10:19:36.654-04:00Yes, Connie. We treated our soldiers were treated ...Yes, Connie. We treated our soldiers were treated very well in World War II.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-66496844913610080442017-08-22T10:18:32.192-04:002017-08-22T10:18:32.192-04:00Linda, how interesting! Thanks for sharing. Linda, how interesting! Thanks for sharing. Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67698063716596512362017-08-22T08:05:32.955-04:002017-08-22T08:05:32.955-04:00I have never heard of the Stage Door Canteen. I do...I have never heard of the Stage Door Canteen. I do enjoy watching movies from that time and also, reading stories from that time. Thank you for the information. Looking forward to reading your book.Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-2415444033193771152017-08-22T07:33:24.572-04:002017-08-22T07:33:24.572-04:00Stage Door Canteen is history I was not aware of. ...Stage Door Canteen is history I was not aware of. Glad this was available for all the servicemen to enjoy some relaxatin while serving our country. No family members who worked or went to a Stage Door Canteen. I'm looking forward to reading your upcoming book, since I've enjoyed your other books during this era. Thank you for sharing. Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-66341434519631148552017-08-22T06:54:04.592-04:002017-08-22T06:54:04.592-04:00I've never heard of them. Interesting story, s...I've never heard of them. Interesting story, seems like a nice way to support the troops!Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-86592700375726399412017-08-22T06:49:21.711-04:002017-08-22T06:49:21.711-04:00I'm a docent at the Wright Museum of WWII in o...I'm a docent at the Wright Museum of WWII in our town, and they have a small display about the Stage Door Canteen. The founders mother was a volunteer there. Part of the exhibit includes a certificate awarded to her for her service. Your book sounds very interesting!Linda Matchetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921797723329487407noreply@blogger.com