Mayme Kelso
Mary L. "Mayme" Kelso (February 28, 1867 – June 5, 1946), also known as May or Maym Kelso, was an American actress and recording artist. She appeared in more than 70 silent films between 1911 and 1927. Born in Ohio (some sources state Dayton, others Columbus) and died in South Pasadena, California from a heart attack. She is especially known for her performances in Seven Keys to Baldpate (1925), Male and Female (1919), and Clarence (1922). |
Birth and Death Data: Born Columbus (capital city of Ohio, United States of America), Died June 5, 1946 (South Pasadena (city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1899
Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berliner | 0707 | 7-in. | 10/23/1899 | Kentucky babe | Mayme Kelso | Female vocal solo | vocalist, contralto |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kelso, Mayme," accessed January 20, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106815.
Kelso, Mayme. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 20, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106815.
"Kelso, Mayme." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 20 January 2026.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Kelso, Mayme - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93024186
Wikidata: Mayme Kelso - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11835671
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