Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Selden B Sprague
Add photo

Selden B Sprague 1927 - 2001

Selden B Sprague of Maquoketa, Jackson County, IA was born on February 27, 1927, and died at age 73 years old on January 23, 2001.
Selden B Sprague
Maquoketa, Jackson County, IA 52060
February 27, 1927
January 23, 2001
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Selden.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Selden B Sprague's History: 1927 - 2001

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 02/27
    1927

    Birthday

    February 27, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Dubuque County, Iowa United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37768030 Enlisted: April 23, 1945 in Ft Leavenworth Kansas Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing, N.e.c.
  • 01/23
    2001

    Death

    January 23, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Selden

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1927, in the year that Selden B Sprague was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
Did you know?
In 1939, Selden was just 12 years old when in May, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated film, reached a total international gross of $6.5 million which made it (to then) the most successful sound film of all time. First released in December 1937, it was originally dubbed "Disney's Folly" but the premiere received a standing ovation from the audience. At the 11th Academy Awards in February 1939, Walt Disney won an Academy Honorary Award - a full-size Oscar statuette and seven miniature ones - for Snow White.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Selden Sprague's Family Tree & Friends

Selden Sprague's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Selden's Friends

Friends of Selden Friends can be as close as family. Add Selden's family friends, and their friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top