Promotional photo for singing career. Dorothy Varnum (name she used as songwriter) strikes a pose. See Images 0131 0367-0370 for others.

Dorothy Varnum (right) showing songs that she co-wrote to an unidentified man. The songbook reads: "There's Something in the Songs You Sing" and appears to be autographed. See Images 0131 0367-0370 for others.

Dorothy Varnum on a low-swinging hammock above a lawn. The location is unknown, but likely in California because it is where Dorothy is from.

Dorothy Varnum Dorothy (right) stands arm in arm with another woman, likely her sister (unnamed). The women wear scouting uniforms and an automobile sits behind them. See Images 0131 0377-0378 for other photos with Dorothy's sister.

Dorothy Dorothy (right) and another woman, likely her sister, sing together. The women wear traditional 30s clothing, and Dorothy holds what looks like a banjo. Large trees can be seen in the background. See Images 0131 0376-0377 for other photos with Dorothy's sister.

Dorothy Dorothy stands close to a white horse, smiling for the camera. She wears riding gear and lipstick. This was likely taken after Dorothy met her husband, Dale, suggesting that she had moved to Pahrump by this time.

Dorothy Dorothy stands with other members of the American Legion Auxiliary at the meeting in Las Vegas on October 8th-11th, 1962. The other individuals in the photograph are unidentified.