From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)
Tate, Mary L.
(born: 1890)Born in Kentucky, Mary was the daughter of Harry and Anna Tate, both Kentucky natives; the family of five lived on Lincoln Avenue in Cincinnati, OH, according to the 1920 U.S. Federal Census. Mary Tate was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and also studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy and the University of Chicago. Her work was shown at the Harmon Exhibits from 1928-1931. For more see Negro Artists: an illustrated review of their achievements, by Harmon Foundation (1991 reprint edition); and Afro-American Artists. A bio-bibliographical directory, compiled and edited by T. D. Cederholm.