Edward Kellogg Baird

Edward Kellogg Baird (July 13, 1876 - 1951), was an attorney and the president of the Century Opera Company.^[1][2]

Biography

He was born on July 13, 1876. In 1913 he became president of the Century Opera Company but was resigned the same year over debts he accumulated for publications associated with the opera company.^[1] He died in 1951.

References

1. "E. K. Baird Leaves Century Opera Co. Resigns as President After Debt of $18,000 Is Adjusted". New York Times. December 23, 1913. Retrieved 2010-07-29. Edward Kellogg Baird, President of the Century Opera Company since its inauguration, handed in his resignation from that office to the Directors of the institution last week, following the adjustment of a debt of about $18,000 which had accumulated against him in the running of the weekly publication which he carried on in connection with the opera performances. Mr. Baird has gone to Bermuda, where he is now resting.
2. Henry Edward Krehbiel. More chapters of opera: being historical and critical observations and ... The Century Opera Company was incorporated on May 9, 1913, with a capital stock of $300,000 and organized by the election of Edward Kellogg Baird, president; Otto H. Kahn, vice-president; Alvin W. Krech, treasurer; Edward R. Finch, secretary, and the following Board of Directors: Otto H. Kahn, chairman; Edward Kellogg Baird, Edmund L. Baylies, William C. Cornwell, Andreas Dippel, Edward ...