Eusebia Simpson Hunkins papers 1940-1980.

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Eusebia Simpson Hunkins papers 1940-1980.

The Eusebia Simpson Hunkins papers span from the 1940s to around 1980 and document the life of this American folk opera composer.

22.75 cubic feet (24 document boxes, 3 flat boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8112925

Ohio University, Alden Library

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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: 7112828...