In September 1943, 22-year-old Jim Dougherty and his 17-year-old wife Norma Jeane moved to Catalina Island (27 miles outside Los … More
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Marilyn Goes From Catalina Island to Wrigley Field
An article about the Catalina Country Club for Atlas Obscura mentions Marilyn’s time living on Catalina Island from 1943-44, when … More
Marilyn Brings ‘Bikini Art’ to Germany
Marilyn will be one of many bathing beauties showcased at the Bikini Art Museum, opening in Bad-Rappeneau, Germany tomorrow, July … More