About Caroline Estes Smith
Lived 1877 – 1970 (aged 92). Caroline Estes Smith was an American music executive.
Caroline M. Estes Smith (November 29, 1877 - April 18, 1970) was the first woman to manage the Philharmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles.
Early life Caroline M. Estes was born on November 29, 1877, in Winn, Maine, the daughter of Willie A. Estes and Mary Graves.
In 1930 she published The Philharmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles.
She was a member of the Woman's Athletic Club, Casa del Mar, Southern California Athletic and Country Club, Los Angeles Athletic Club, California Country Club, Uplifters Club, Order of the Eastern Star.
She died on April 18, 1970, and is buried with her husband at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale).
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Who was Caroline Estes Smith?
manager of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
When was Caroline Estes Smith born?
Caroline Estes Smith was born on 29 November 1877.
When did Caroline Estes Smith die?
Caroline Estes Smith died on 18 April 1970.
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Caroline Estes Smith was a music executive.
What nationality was Caroline Estes Smith?
Caroline Estes Smith was American.
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