Blye, Birdice (Birdie) - Letter Archive Autographs Actors - Letter F Russian-born American baritone (1892-1986)

Russian-born American baritone (1892-1986)

Signed photo in Falstaff at Teatro La Scala on stage with Freni

stamped on verso by different photographers

noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini

being her most prominent role as Agent 99 on the 1965-1070 sitcom Get Smart

Blye, Birdice (Birdie) - Letter Archive Autographs Actors - Letter F Russian-born American baritone (1892-1986)Birdice Blye Richardson (aka Birdie Blye) (1871 1935) was a famous American female pianist. A prodigy child, she later toured through American and European theaters giving concerts, focusing on teaching later in life. Interesting collection of over 35 autograph letters to her, including over 20 by her husband, William (Dickie) B. S. Richardson, whom she married in 1901, and a short music quote by him as well and other personalities. These include