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Birthplace of Mack Harrell

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606 Sanger St. at S. 7th St., Celeste, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 17' 38.57124999984", -96° 12' 4.01196999996"
 
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     Born here on October 8, 1909, Mack Harrell received early training as a violinist. He later studied the instrument at Oklahoma City University, where he changed direction to pursue his baritone singing talent. After attending the Juilliard School of Music, he began a professional opera career and performed with the Metropolitan Opera. In 1945 he joined the voice faculty at Juilliard, and was later administrator of the Aspen Music Festival and voice professor at Southern Methodist University. A world renowned artist, Harrell died in Dallas on January 29, 1960. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Birthplace of Mack Harrell Historical Marker Location Map, Celeste, Texas