ABBOTT, Emma

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Prima Donna Emma Abbott was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 9, 1850.   Sophia Curtiss Hoffman, Clara Louise Kellogg, and Dr. Edwin Hubbell Chapin were early supporters of Emma's career.  

She trained in Europe and later became wealthy by touring throughout the United States with her Emma Abbott Grand Opera Company.  Julie Rosewald also toured with Emma's Company.

Emma passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 5, 1891.  She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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This Item knows Item: ROSEWALD, Mrs. Julie
This Item knows Item: HOFFMAN, Mrs. Sophia Curtiss