KATHARINE LEE BATES, 1859 - 1929
Katharine and her dog
Graduating from Wellesley College in 1880, Miss Bates has been one of the most famous of its teachers and lecturers. A "Person of the Week" tribute is posted at this Wellesley College site.
Katharine Lee Bates is given high acclaim in this site dedicated to her and her birthplace, Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929) was a noted American poetess and the author of the poem for "America the Beautiful."
Here is a collection of poetry from the author.
Click here to hear a musical rendition of "America the Beautiful."
To read an excerpt from Lynn Scherr's book, America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation's Favorite Song, visit the Public Affairs, a new nonfiction publishing house.
Here is a tribute to the Falmouth Historical Society from Katharine Lee Bates.
KATHARINE
LEE BATES, 1859 - 1929
