Background
Dana, Walter Dan was born on April 26, 1902 in Warsaw, Poland. Son of Gustaw and Jadwiga (Zurakowska) Danilowski. came to the United States, 1940.
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Walter Dan Dana
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Walter Dan Dana, Polish Composer, record company executive. Recipient Royal Pin Queen Elena of Italy, Rome, 1937, Gold Cross of Merit President of Poland, Warsaw, 1938; named to Polka Hall of Fame, Chicago, 1971. Served with United States Army, World World War World War II; Member American Federation Musicians.
Education
Student, Warsaw Music Konserwatorium, 1926. Magister Juris, Warsaw University, 1926.
Career
Press attache, Polish Foreign Ministry, Warsaw, 1926-1929; conductor, director, Chor Dana, Warsaw, 1929-1939; director of Light Music, Polish Radio Network, Poland, 1939; director, Tip Top Theater, Warsaw, 1939; commentator, Station WBNX, New York City, 1940-1942; program director, Warsaw Echoes, Detroit, 1942-1945; president, Dana Records, New York City, 1946-1953; artists and repertory director, Dana Records, New York City, 1946-1968; president, Dana Public Company. New York City and Miami Beach, Florida, since 1946.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, World World War World War II. Member American Federation Musicians.
Connections
Married Bronislawa Nobis, December 31, 1930 (deceased December 1977). 1 child, Gustave.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Recipient Royal Pin Queen Elena of Italy, Rome, 1937, Gold Cross of Merit President of Poland, Warsaw, 1938. Named to Polka Hall of Fame, Chicago, 1971.Recipient Royal Pin Queen Elena of Italy, Rome, 1937, Gold Cross of Merit President of Poland, Warsaw, 1938. Named to Polka Hall of Fame, Chicago, 1971.