[1] Her talent as an artist was noticed early on by two townspeople in Batavia who provided Kay with the necessary funds for art lessons when she was a teen.
Stangl was particularly interested in Kay's thesis on the glazing of red clay - which would become a key element in the company's future success.
[4] When Kay graduated at twenty-one, she initially turned down Stangl's $20/week proposal, holding out until she was offered $25/week.
[4] During World War II, Kay left Stangl Pottery to work for General Motor's Eastern Aircraft division in Trenton.
[7] A cup and saucer designed by Kay titled Lyric is housed in the Museum of Fine Art, Boston's collection.