Catharine Newsome Jewell

Catharine Newsome Jewell (1868/9–1936) was an American soprano and voice teacher. Decorated on several occasions by the Italian government for her charity work for children who were victims of World War I,

She belonged to the school of celebrità, with the experience of studying under the great singing masters of her era both in the U.S. and Europe, including Franz Xavier Arens, Marcel Chadeigne, Marcelle Demougeot, Herman Devries, Emma Nevada, Jean de Reszke, Tullio Serafin, and Maria Laura Vimercati of Milan.

Career Jewell's singing career in Europe lasted for 12 years.

Returning to the U.S., she appeared in an extensive tour of concerts and recitals. In 1904, she toured with the Ben-Hur Opera Company. In 1906, she was performing in Columbus, Georgia, having left the Ben-Hur Opera Company, and in 1908, it was reported that she was teaching singing at the Brenan Conservatory in Gainesville, Georgia. In Italy, she did a great deal of charity work on behalf of children and orphans who were victims of World War I; she was decorated on several occasions by the Italian government for her efforts in this and similar causes, and for distinguished service in the Italian Red Cross.

In the following year, a review of Jeewll appeared in the February issue of Musical Advance.

By 1928, Jewell had removed to Los Angeles, where she was affiliated with the Motion Picture Extra Girls' Frolic. she was equipped to give pupils the discipline and schooling obtained by study with European masters.

Awards and honors Jewell had one of the largest collections of medals, ribbons and other decorations possessed by any musical artist of her era.