Modjeska
[maw-jes-kuh]
- He·le·na [huh-ley-nuh] /həˈleɪ nə/, Helena Opid Modrzejewska, 1840–1909, Polish actress, in U.S. after 1876.
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Modjeska Avenue is a reminder of this artist's sojourn here.
Sixty Years in Southern California 1853-1913Harris Newmark
Wilson Barrett; Modjeska to be a member of Mr. Booth's company, 734.
You really must see Modjeska; it will be an inspiration to you.
A Woman of GeniusMary Austin
Some years ago I met Modjeska and she greeted me so warmly and sweetly, although she was very ill.
We were all charmed as we listened, but none of us dreamed what that address would mean to Modjeska.
The Story of a PioneerAnna Howard Shaw