Background
Shelle, Kirke La was born on September 23, 1862 in Wyoming, Illinois, United States. Son of James R. and Sarah La Shelle.
Shelle, Kirke La was born on September 23, 1862 in Wyoming, Illinois, United States. Son of James R. and Sarah La Shelle.
Educational public schools, Wyoming, Illinois.
In newspaper offices, 1876-1891, holding positions from apprentice to managing editor on Chicago News, Chicago Mail, Chicago Times and Chicago Post. Theatrical manager, since 1891. Author (plays): The Ameer (comic opera), Princess Chic (romantic opera).
Also collaborator on numerous other plays. Home: New York, New York.
Married Mazie Elizabeth Nodine, June 15, 1893.