Children: Teresa (April 13, 1948), Rupert (October 20, 1949), Francis
(October 29, 1952), and Cynthia (July 2, 1958).
Her book "Stormy Monday: The T-Bone Walker Story" was inducted into the
Blues Hall of Fame (Memphis, Tennessee)
Worked for the OSS during WWII. She assisted in the disposition of U.S.
undercover operatives and radio technicians being sent to occupied
countries.
Talked Benny Goodman into integrating his Benny Goodman Trio by sending
black pianist Teddy Wilson the fare from Chicago to New York to play
with Goodman and Gene Krupa.