Person Open DS/UK/6307 Kellogg; Clara Louise (9 July 1842-13 May 1916); American soprano signer Kellogg Clara Louise 9 July 1842-13 May 1916 American soprano signer Female Sumterville, South Carolina, United States (born)

American Musician; Singer, soprano White Daughter of Jane Elizabeth Crosby and George Kellogg (inventor and patent expert) Spouse of Carl Strakosch Heterosexual Clara Louise Kellogg was an American operatic soprano. She received her musical training in the Academy of Music, New York City, and first sang opera there in 1861. She appeared as prima donna in Italian opera in London and at concerts in 1867 and 1868, and from that time till 1887 was one of the leading public singers. She appeared at intervals in London, but was principally engaged in America. In 1874 Kellogg organized an opera company widely known in the United States, and her enterprise and energy in directing it were remarkable. The company weathered a tragedy on May 26, 1882, when two members -virtuoso pianist Herman Rietzel and bass singer George Conly- drowned on Lake Spofford while on tour. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Louise_Kellogg (2022) 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 7/16/2013 RAHAKirkbride 3/9/2022 bc48cdd5-b2e7-4a38-8871-4409f9160863