Person Open DS/UK/3896 Cole; Belle (1853-1905); American contralto Cole Belle 1853-1905 American contralto Female Born Lucetta Belle Weaver Cole

Belle Cole (1853–1905) was a well-known American contralto. She first achieved success while on a transcontinental tour of the United States with Theodore Thomas in 1883. She later sang in England, performing at The Crystal Palace and many other venues. In 1901, she toured Australia. It is said that musical ability ran in her family. Belle Cole was born Lucetta Belle Weaver Cole to Philander Weaver and Mary Ruth Ann Harford, the ninth of eleven children. She was married to J. Calvin Cole International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 1/16/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 bc057bb2-d902-4d7b-a669-4fbe93cdc18f