Eva Jessye collection, 1951-1981.

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Eva Jessye collection, 1951-1981.

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This small collection of materials donated by Eva Alberta Jessye consists of a few photographs, certificates, and a plaque. The photographs are portraits of legendary African American opera singers, jazz musicians, actresses, and composers. Also there are photographs of Eva Jessye with others including her choir at the University of Michigan and her visit in 1962 at the first anniversary celebration of the independence of Nigeria. During her career, Eva Jessye received numerous honors and recognition for her contributions as a composer, conductor, and humanist. The collection includes four honors including one given by Clark College in 1978 and the Atlanta University Center in 1981.

1 linear feet.

Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

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Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

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Jesye, Eva, 1895-1992.

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Jessye, Eva, 1895-1992

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Eva Jessye-Director of Music-Writer. b. Coffeyville, Kan.; educated Western University, Kansas City, Kan.; State University for Colored, Langston, OK. Director of Music, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md., 1920; Editorial staff, Afro-American, Baltimore, Md., one year. Won prizes: Essay, Music, Poetry, Interstate Literary Society of Kansas and the West; President Interstate Society, 1924. Director of Music, first all-Negro moving picture, "Hallelujah," produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation, di...