Draft:Margaret Tynes

Margaret Elinor Tynes von Klier (born 11 September 1919) is an American opera singer. A rare African-American opera singer during a time of racial segregation in the United States, she came to international attention in the late 1950s, particularly in her starring role as the title character in Richard Strauss' Salome.

Early life and education
Margaret Elinor Tynes was born on 11 September 1919 in Saluda, Virginia.

Awards and honors
Margaret Tynes won the.

Margaret Tynes was nominated for the.

Death and legacy
Margaret Tynes died on in.