Chassaignac, Eugene

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Eugène Chassaignac, a native of Nantes, France, came to New Orleans, La., during the 1850s. He was a music educator and became a well-known composer. His works included popular Confederate songs; this collection includes later compositions. He became a naturalized American citizen, and died in New Orleans in 1878. He was the father of Dr. Charles Chaissaignac.

From the description of Eugène Chassaignac music scores, 1867-1873. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 642713260

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referencedIn Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874. Correspondence, 1829-1874 Houghton Library
creatorOf Chassaignac, Eugène. Eugène Chassaignac music scores, 1867-1873. Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
referencedIn Canonge, L. Placide (Louis Placide), 1822-1893. Un chef d'oeuvre retrouvé [188-?] University of Michigan
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associatedWith Canonge, L. Placide (Louis Placide), 1822-1893. person
correspondedWith Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 person
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Louisiana--New Orleans
United States
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Music
Music
Popular music
Vocal music
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Active 1867

Active 1873

French,

English

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