Who lived longer, Clarence Malcolm Lowry or Regina M. Anderson?
Regina M. Anderson Regina M. Anderson (May 21, 1901 – February 5, 1993) was an African-American playwright and librarian. She was of Native American, Jewish, East Indian, Swedish, and other European ancestry (including one grandparent who was a Confederate general); one of her eight grandparents was of African descent, born in Madagascar. Despite her own identification of her race as "American", she was perceived to be African-American by others, and became a key member of the Harlem Renaissance.
Velma Middleton Velma Middleton (September 1, 1917 – February 10, 1961) was an American jazz vocalist and entertainer, who is best known for having sung with Louis Armstrong's big bands and small groups from 1942 until her death.