Eichberg, Julius, 1824-1893

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Julius Eichberg was born in Germany, and entered the Brussels conservatory to study as a musician and composer. He settled in Boston, and had roles as director of the Boston museum, director of the Boston conservatory, and superintendent of music in public schools, in addition to becoming one of the first composers of English opera in America.

From the description of Julius Eichberg letter to the New York Atlas, 1863 May 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51220375

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creatorOf Collection of autographs, [ca. 1797 to ca. 1915] Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
creatorOf Eichberg, Julius, 1824-1893. Julius Eichberg letter to the New York Atlas, 1863 May 4. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Edison Sheet Music Collection, 1830-1958, (bulk 1890-1940) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Eichberg, Julius, 1824-1893. The two cadis [collection] : a comic opera in one act / by Julius Eichberg. University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
creatorOf Eichberg, Julius, 1824-1893. The doctor of Alcantara [collection] : comic opera / libretto by Benj. E. Woolf ; music by Julius Eichberg. University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
referencedIn Shillaber, B. P. (Benjamin Penhallow), 1814-1890. Papers of Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 1857-1890. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Century Company records New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk). Houghton Library
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correspondedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
associatedWith Houghton Mifflin Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Shillaber, B. P. (Benjamin Penhallow), 1814-1890. person
associatedWith Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 person
associatedWith Thomas A. Edison, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Woolf, Benjamin E. person
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Birth 1824-06-13

Death 1893-01-18

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