Pedersen, Elfrida J. (Elfrida Jensen), 1886-

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Elfrida Pedersen was an actress, poet, and songwriter. She was born Elfrida Jensen in Horsens, Denmark, in 1886 and emigrated to Seattle ca. 1906. Pedersen became active in Seattle Danish organizations, especially the Danish Dramatic Club, Dagmar, which later became known as Harmonien. Besides playing the lead roles in many Danish plays, "Frida" wrote and adapted scripts, and wrote songs and poems in Danish and English for the stage, parties, and special occasions. She died on December 10, 1973.

From the guide to the Elfrida J. Pedersen Papers, 1904-1972, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

Danish-born actress, Seattle, Wash.

Elfrida Pedersen was an actress, poet, and songwriter. She was born Elfrida Jensen in Horsens, Denmark, in 1886 and emigrated to Seattle ca. 1906. Pedersen became active in Seattle Danish organizations, especially the Danish Dramatic Club, Dagmar, which later became known as Harmonien. Besides playing the lead roles in many Danish plays, "Frida" wrote and adapted scripts, and wrote songs and poems in Danish and English for the stage, parties, and special occasions. She died on December 10, 1973.

From the description of Elfrida J. Pedersen papers, 1904-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 28426066

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Community theater
Danish Americans
Danish Americans
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Scandinavian Americans
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Seattle
Women
Women dramatists, American
Women dramatists, American
Women in theater
Women in theater
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