I noted with great interest the recent obituary for Eleanor Collins, Canada's First Lady of Jazz.
Eleanor Collins, Canada’s ‘First Lady of Jazz,’ Dies at 104 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Reading this obituary led me to the Wikipedia article
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and the Wikipedia article sparked my interest in the sister of Eleanor Collins, Ruby Sneed,
The interest in these individuals is not an isolated one. The interest is that I sensed a connection to both Eleanor and Ruby through our Amber Valley and Edmonton connections. As my cousin Ron Mapp notes in the following article, the Amber Valley Black Canadian Experience was a rich one which has greatly influenced Canadian history
'One of the biggest Black settlements in Western Canada' has a rich history | CBC News
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I feel blessed to have Amber Valley as part of my own history and to occasionally be surprised by unexpected revelations such as those of Eleanor Collins and Ruby Sneed.
Simply amazing!
Peace,
Everett "Skip" Jenkins
Fairfield, California
April 2, 2024
P..S. When Eleanor Collins was 102 she was honored by having a Canadian stamp issued in tribute to her. For those who have the time and the interest, please view the following tribute video. Eleanor Collins was not only the First Lady of Jazz she was also the First Lady of Class
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