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Katherine Tanner Fisk
Katherine (Kate or Kitty) Louise Tanner Fisk (1860s – June 27, 1926) was an American contralto. Thanks to her singing and acting qualities, she received considerable acclaim for her performances in London, Illinois, New York City, New York and California. Early life and education She was born in Clinton (village), Rock County, Wisconsin, Clinton Junction, Wisconsin, and raised in Rockford, Illinois. Her mother was Margaret A. Tanner (died 1905). She graduated from Rockford University, Rockford College in 1881, in the same class as Jane Addams, who remained a friend. In December 1881, she married Franklin Proctor Fisk, son of Rev. Franklin W. Fisk and principal of the Murray F. Tully High School in Chicago. Career England From 1892, she was particularly successful in London where she performed at St James's Hall (on this occasion, ''Musical News'' wrote "Mrs Katherine Fisk [...] has a magnificent voice, an artistic method, and a graceful presence; qualities which will, doubtle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katherine Fisk
Katherine (Kate or Kitty) Louise Tanner Fisk (1860s – June 27, 1926) was an American contralto. Thanks to her singing and acting qualities, she received considerable acclaim for her performances in London, Illinois, New York City, New York and California. Early life and education She was born in Clinton (village), Rock County, Wisconsin, Clinton Junction, Wisconsin, and raised in Rockford, Illinois. Her mother was Margaret A. Tanner (died 1905). She graduated from Rockford University, Rockford College in 1881, in the same class as Jane Addams, who remained a friend. In December 1881, she married Franklin Proctor Fisk, son of Rev. Franklin W. Fisk and principal of the Murray F. Tully High School in Chicago. Career England From 1892, she was particularly successful in London where she performed at St James's Hall (on this occasion, ''Musical News'' wrote "Mrs Katherine Fisk [...] has a magnificent voice, an artistic method, and a graceful presence; qualities which will, doubtle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
