Sarah Lord Bailey

Sarah Lord Bailey (, Lord; after first marriage, Bailey; after second marriage, Sanborn; September 9, 1856 – July 9, 1922) was a British-born American elocutionist and teacher of dramatic elocution. Born in Tottington, England, she moved with her parents to Lawrence, Massachusetts, as an infant and was educated there and in Auburndale before pursuing advanced studies in elocution in Boston. She spent time in the Sandwich Islands before returning to the United States, where she taught in Missouri and later in Massachusetts. Over the course of her career, she conducted classes, gave public readings, published a textbook on elocution, and was active as both a teacher and performer in multiple cities.

Early life and education Sarah Ellen Lord was born in Tottington, Metropolitan Borough of Bury, England, 9 September 1856. She was the only child of Daniel Lord (1834-1911) and his wife, Alice (nee, Warburton; 1836-1914). Mr. and Mrs. Lord brought Sarah to the U.S. the year following her birth, making their home in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Career

In Boston, August 23, 1877, she married Elbridge E. Bailey (1846-1899). In 1883, to benefit Mr. Bailey's health, they went to the Sandwich Islands where they lived for nearly two years. They were present at the coronation ceremonies of King Kalākaua and Queen Kapiʻolani in ʻIolani Palace, February 12, 1883. The textbook included a series of exercises for use by classes or for self instruction.

On May 11, 1901, she married Jack Sanborn (1861-1930).

Death Sarah Lord Bailey Sanborn died of stomach cancer in Haverhill, Massachusetts, July 9, 1922.

Selected works

Work and Art, 1898

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