Florence Earle Coates

Florence Earle Coates

Florence Van Leer Earle Nicholson Coates (July 1, 1850 – April 6, 1927) was an American poet, whose prolific output was published in many literary magazines, some of it set to music. She was mentored by the English poet Matthew Arnold, with whom she maintained a lifelong friendship. She was famous for her many nature poems, inspired by the flora and fauna of the Adirondacks, where she lived. She was also an advocate for women and equality. She would be elected poet laureate of Pennsylvania by the state Federation of Women's Clubs in 1915.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1850 (Philadelphia), Died 1927 (Philadelphia)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1919

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	B-6030	10-in.	3/14/1908	I love, and the world is mine	Henry Burr	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	B-23462	10-in.	11/7/1919	I love, and the world is mine	Edward Johnson	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Coates, Florence Earle," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100331.

Coates, Florence Earle. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100331.

"Coates, Florence Earle." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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