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Gertrude Auld Thomas (May 24, 1872 – December 18, 1959)[1] was an American soprano[2][3] who sang major operatic roles and also composed operas,[4][5] usually under the name Gertrude Auld.

Auld was born in Santa Cruz, California, to Mary Ellen Simpton and Ossian Gregory Auld.  She married Arthur Benjamin Thomas[6] on May 9, 1895, and they had one son, Arthur Auld Thomas, in 1901.[1]

Auld studied music for three years in Paris and London before returning to California. She studied voice with Mathilde Marchesi, a well-known proponent of bel canto singing.[7]

Auld toured throughout America,[8] giving vocal recitals[9] and lectures on topics such as "The Relation of Music to Art." She was managed by John W. Frothingham Inc.[10] She also sang major opera roles,[11] including Mimi in Giacomo Puccini's opera La Boheme, and Marguerite in Charles Gounod's opera Faust.[12]

Auld was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.[10] She sang in at least two recordings: Edison 290810 in 1914 and Victor Trial 1916-07-18-01 in 1916.[13] She composed at least two operas, Hazila[14] and The Overland Trail.[15]

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