Clara Kellogg
1842–1916
Source: Library of Congress
Biography
Clara Kellogg was an acclaimed American opera singer and soprano who became one of the most celebrated vocalists of the 19th century. Born into a musical family, she trained extensively in voice and made her professional debut in the 1860s, quickly establishing herself as a leading performer in major American opera houses. Kellogg was known for her powerful voice, dramatic interpretations, and her role in popularizing opera among American audiences, performing extensively until her retirement in the 1880s.