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October 19, 1923
Hot Springs (Garland County) native Mary Lewis made her opera debut in Europe as Marguerite in Faust. Lewis was possibly the most publicized singer of the 1920s. Using her childhood training, she climbed her way to grand opera, gaining stage experience through vaudeville and operetta. Her career included radio performances and recordings with HMV, Victor, and RCA.