Hunkins, Eusebia Simpson, 1902-

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Born in Troy, Ohio, Eusebia Simpson Hunkins studied piano and theory in Dayton until granted a fellowship from the Juilliard Foundation to do graduate work in New York. Her instructors at Juilliard were James Friskin in piano, Rubin Goldmark in theory and composition, and Albert Stoessel in conducting. Mrs. Hunkins is known widely as a composer of American folk opera.

From the description of Eusebia Hunkins collection 1935-1980 (bulk 1950-1979). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128286

Eusebia Simpson Hunkins (ESH) was born in Troy, Ohio, in 1902. She studied music in Dayton, Ohio, and Julliard. ESH is a composer of American folk opera. Her husband Maurel Hunkins was Dean of Students at Ohio University.

From the guide to the Eusebia Simpson Hunkins papers, 1940-1980, (Ohio University)

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Birth 1902

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