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First Generation:
Naomi Waller
BIOGRAPHIES
First Generation:
Shorty George 
  Leroy Stretch Jones 
  Twistmouth George
The Golden Age: 
Whitey'sLindyHprs.
Sandra Gibson
Naomi Waller, late Bronx resident Naomi Gay, danced in Whitey's Lindy Hoppers until 1938. She was Frankie Manning's partner in the Cotton Club show and was in Whitey's Lindy Hoppers 1937 European tour. After her return to New York she left the group and became a chorus girl, working in the Savannah Club. In recent years prior to her passing, she had been active in promoting African-American culture.
Ann Johnson
Norma Miller
Al Minns
Frankie Manning
Written by Judy Pritchett with Frank Manning. Copyright, 1995, 1996, 1997. May not be reproduced without written permission. judyp@mcn.org. This Biography is also part of the World Lindy Hop Federation Archives maintained by Keith Hughes.