Fannie B. Linderman

Fannie B. Linderman (, Fry; after first marriage, Linderman; after second marriage, Harling; pen name, Lady Lind; August 1875 – October 9, 1960) was a British-born American teacher of dramatic arts, an entertainer, and a writer. She was a member of the faculty of Chicago Musical College, Department of Dramatic Art, and for 17 years, served as the school's dean of women. She also conducted a studio where dramatic art and public speaking courses were given. Known as the "Poet of the Commonplace" and described as an artist-teacher and an author-reader, she made a reputation as a reader of her own compositions.

Early life and education Fannie Beatrice Fry was born in Winscombe, Somerset, England, (According to her obituary in the Belvidere Daily Republican (1960), Fannie was born in Summerset Shire, England.) She was the daughter of Robert and Susanna Tripp Fry. Susanna was a direct descendant of Henry VIII. Robert was wealthy and Fannie's first nine years were spent in luxury. When she was nine, the family emigrated to the U.S., the father having been caught in the maelstrom of financial disaster. They settled near Belvidere, Illinois. Existence on the Illinois farm was very different from the life in England; it was a struggle. At home, it usually devolved upon Fannie to keep the family circle from becoming too serious. and removal to Washington, D.C., Mrs. Linderman became busy writing, lecturing, and giving recitals. She joined the faculty of the Chicago Musical College as Director of Public Speaking, Psychology and Self-development; she also served as dean of women. Called "The Poet of the Common Place", she published a volume of poems, Through The Years (1952).

Awards and honors 1946, member, Chicago chapter, American Academy of Arts and Letters

Selected works Books The Home of the Purple Flower Personality; The Debt That Art Owes to Religion Pilgrimages to the Homes of the Great To the Parkway hotel, 1922

Poetry collections Through The Years, 1952

Poems "They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships" "Deep Calleth Unto Deep"