Kate Bartholomew

Kate Bartholomew (1868-1951) was an American hat designer and manufacturer who created the "Jazz Cap". Earlier in her career, she worked as an art teacher and director in the Portland, Oregon schools. Bartholomew also operated a shop in Portland, which manufactured pennants and banners.

Early life Kate (nickname, "Katy") Schuck was born in San Jose, California in 1868.

Her father, George M. Schuck, was a music teacher and church organist of Portland, Oregon. He was born in Germany, and at the age of 21, came to the U.S. He lived for many years in California, being Professor Vocal and Instrumental Music at the University of the Pacific . He brought his family to Oregon In 1883.

Career Bartholomew was an art teacher in the Portland, Oregon schools for many years,

She moved back to Portland in 1918. a factory for the manufacture of pennants and banners.

Personal life The money Bartholomew made helped to put her only son, Frank H. Bartholomew, through school. He served as president of United Press International (1955-1962) and chairman of the board of directors (1962-1972).

After retiring in 1931, Bartholomew returned to San Francisco where she died on January 24, 1951.