The Oklahoma Historical Society records Mitchell's Oklahoma childhood, Oklahoma City University scholarship and music degree, 1972 San Francisco opera debut, 1975 Metropolitan Opera debut as Micaela in Carmen, 18 Met seasons, international performances, recordings, and Oklahoma honors. This is an institutional biography independent of the Hall.
Oklahoma connection
High: Oklahoma Historical Society identifies her as born in Enid, raised in a large Oklahoma family, educated at Oklahoma City University, and honored by Oklahoma institutions.
Hall of Fame account
The Hall catalog lists Leona Mitchel as an Opera & Gospel Artist inducted in 2007. The catalog spelling is Mitchel; independent sources use Mitchell.
