Katherine Allen Lively

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Katherine Allen Lively was an American writer and musician. She was best known for her song, "Within the Walls of China" and for her piano performances in Houston, Texas in the early 20th century.

Biography

Lively was born in North Texas and began to play the piano at the age of six. [1]

Lively was well known as a pianist in Houston, according to the Houston Post . [2] She worked for two years as the music editor of the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Post. [1] Lively also served as the music editor for Woman's Viewpoint . [3] She also wrote music, including "Within the Walls of China" for piano. [4] This song was featured in presentations of Broken Blossoms (1919). [5] Lively was inspired to write the song after seeing the photoplay of Broken Blossoms. [6] Lively was also known for her songs, "La Clavel," "Pekita" and "Texas" (1926). [1] She was a charter member of the Thursday Morning Musical Club in Houston. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Davis, Ellis A.; Grobe, Edwin H., eds. (1926). New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2. Dallas, Texas: Texas Development Bureau. pp.  1286.
  2. "Katherine Allen Lively Pleases Large Audience With Concert at Munn's". The Houston Post. February 21, 1919. p. 18. Retrieved December 17, 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Woman's Viewpoint Beyond Man's Power". The Thresher. 9 (18) (1 ed.). February 8, 1924. p. 6. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  4. "Xville Music Study Club at Reed Home". The Daily Times. December 1, 1945. p. 3. Retrieved December 17, 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Katherine Allen Lively of Hous-". Austin American-Statesman. April 15, 1928. p. 27. Retrieved December 17, 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Movie Play Inspires Instrumental Number". The Music Trades. 64: 40. October 21, 1922 via Google Books.
  7. Carroll, B. H. (1912). Standard history of Houston, Texas : from a study of the original sources. Knoxville, Tenn. : H. W. Crew.