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- Seattle Daily Times, Washington, Sunday, February 12, 1939
In One-Man Show (Includes picture)
Miss Virginia Handley Bassett of Alabama, noted interpreter of Negro folk lore and portrayer of rural characters of the Deep South, who will present a program, under auspices of Robert E. Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Thursday evening, in the theatre of the Woman?s Century Clubhouse.
MISS JINNIE BASSETT TO ENTERTAIN U.D.C.
A program that brings a new theme of entertainment to Seattle will be presented by Miss Virginia Bassett as the guest of Robert E. Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Thursday evening, in the theatre of the Woman?s Century Club.
Auburn-haired ?Miss Jinnie? as she is affectionately known among her southern friends, comes from Alabama. Living for many years on a plantation there she acquired a deep knowledge and sympathetic insight in to the Negro and rural characters, rich material on which she draws for her programs.
?Our old-type Negro represents one of the most delightful phases of southern folk lore, hence my interest in trying to help keep his traditions alive,? Miss Bassett says in a letter to her sponsors here.
One of her most successful programs is sketches from ?Gone With the Wind,? in which she characterizes the various types in the book. Particularly appealing are the scenes between Scarlett O?Hara and Mammy, because she has known the counterpart of that lovable old Negro. One of Miss Bassett?s most ardent admirers is May Robson, with whom she has appeared on the stage.
After the program, and informal reception honoring Miss Bassett will be held in the lounge adjoining the theatre, where coffee will be served. Receiving with the honor guest will be Mrs. Norwood W. Brockett, president of the chapter, and Mrs. W.W. Brown.
Pouring will be Mrs. Ben Moore and Mrs. W. Eric Lucas. Serving as ushers and assisting later at the coffee hour will be Mrs. Bryce Little, Mrs. Carroll Carter, Mrs. Celeste Suess, Mrs. Mollie Wilkins, Mrs. F.L. Bridges, Miss Barbara Jones, Miss Virginia Jarvis, Mrs. Cleveland Wilkins Puckett, and Miss Celia Jane Lucas.
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