Female Barbershop Quartet

Lead: Irene Bergman. Tenor: Ruby Johnson. Baritone: Stella Berg. Bass: Harriet St. Leger.

These four sisters grew up singing together and in 1939 entered their first barbershop contest - a men's contest in Chicago. They became famous in barbershopping circles, performing extensively, and were the first women's quartet to release a record album, just prior to their retirement in 1950. The Johnson Sisters placed second at the 1947 Sweet Adeline convention; they went home to Chicago and founded the Chicago #1 Chapter of Sweet Adelines. The quartet was named national champions at the second Sweet Adelines convention and competition in Topeka, Kansas, 1948. Their winning songs were Mandy and Me and Apple Blossom Time in Normandy.

Founded - 1939.   A Cappella.  

1948 - Sweet Adelines Queens of Harmony