Abriea (Mitchell) Cook (abt. 1884 - 1969)

Born about 25 Sep 1884 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Died 16 Mar 1969 at about age 84 in Harlem Hospital, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

Abbie (Mitchell) Cook is Notable.

Abbie Mitchell was a soprano opera singer. She performed in several Broadway shows and received international acclaim from performances in the United Kingdom. She was best known for performing the role of Clara in the premiere production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935.^[1]

Abbie was born about 1884. She was the daughter of Clarence Mitchell and Alice Payne. She passed away in 1969. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Wikipedia: Abbie Mitchell
2. ↑ Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
   Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
   Ancestry Record 60901 #4560817 (accessed 15 April 2023)
   Name: Abbie Mitchell Cook [Abbie Mitchell Mitchell]; Gender: Female; Birth Date: 25 Sep 1890; Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland; Death Date: 16 Mar 1960; Claim Date: 3 May 1960; Father: Clarence Mitchell; Mother: Alice Payne; Notes: 27 Apr 1960: Name listed as ABBIE MITCHELL COOK.

• See obituary from the New York Amsterdam, 26 March 1960 at Find A Grave: Memorial #235148957