Florence Frances Huberwald facts for kids
Florence Frances Huberwald was an American singer, teacher, and a strong supporter of women's right to vote. She was a key leader in the women's movement across the country. Florence was a founding member of the Woman Suffrage Party. She also helped start the New Orleans College of Music and served as its associate president.
Early Life and Education
Florence Frances Huberwald was born in New Orleans. Her family had a long history in the city. Her mother's family came from Connecticut and St. Augustine, Florida. Her father's family was from Germany. Florence's aunt, Caroline Hubbard, was a very respected principal at the New Orleans High School.
Florence went to school at the Sylvester-Larned Institute for Young Ladies. She studied singing in New York City, Paris, and London. In Paris, she learned from a famous singer named Anna La Grange.
Career and Achievements
Florence Huberwald first worked as a public school teacher. She was very good at it. In 1894, she went to the state legislature to help teachers get their unpaid wages.
She was a talented singer. One special moment was when she sang in a fancy room in Paris. She also managed the singing part of the program for the Louisiana State concert at the Cotton States and International Exposition in 1895. This concert was a huge success for Louisiana. Florence also gave a notable speech at the 1895 General Federation of Women's Clubs convention.
Florence was the only singer from New Orleans at the Cotton States Exposition. She received a standing ovation for her performance. She had a deep contralto voice that could reach over two octaves. Her words were clear, and her singing style was excellent. Her voice was powerful enough to fill the largest halls or theaters. It was perfect for lead roles in grand opera. Her mother, a well-known church singer in New Orleans, passed down this talent to her.
Besides helping to found the New Orleans College of Music, Florence was also a vocal teacher at Sophie Wright's Institute. She believed in the Italian way of teaching singing. Many people thought she was the best ballad singer in New Orleans.
Florence Huberwald was also a dedicated activist. She was president of the Teachers' Benevolent Association. She led the Portia (suffrage) Club and the Equal Rights Party in Louisiana. She was an important member of the Woman's Club, working hard to help women make progress. She was also a founding member of the Woman Suffrage Party. In New Orleans, she led the local movement for dress reform, which aimed to make women's clothing more practical.
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In Spanish: Florence Frances Huberwald para niños
