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Kellogg (CLARA LOUISE an American opera)

CLARA LOUISE, an American opera singer; born in Sum- , S. C., July 12, 1842. She ob- KELLS tained her musical education in New York City, and London. Her first appearance in opera was in 1861 at the Academy Academy of Music in New York City as "Rigoletto." From that time affections of the American public_and on she held an enviable place in the was also most cordially received in England.

Her voice was a pure and flexible soprano and her execution brilliant. She had an extensive repertoire, including 45 operas. In 1887 she was married to Carl Strakosch and retired to private life.

Published "Memoirs of an American Prima Donna" (1913). Died in 1916.