Eva Jessye papers
Collection Overview
This collection contains documents relating to Eva Jessye's professional career as an artist with a particular focus on her time in Kansas as the Kansas Ambassador for the Arts.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1987, and undated
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Biographical Note
Eva Jessye was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on January 20, 1895. She attended Western University and Langston University, receiving her BA in 1919. In 1935, Jessye became the choral director for the premiere production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess. In the 1980s, Jessye was appointed the Kansas Ambassdaor for the Arts by Governor John Carlin who created the post for her.
Eva Jessye died on February 21, 1992, at the age of 97 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Full Extent
1 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Eva Jessye was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on January 20, 1895. She attended Western University and Langston University, receiving her BA in 1919. In 1935, Jessye became the choral director for the premiere production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess. In the 1980s, Jessye was appointed the Kansas Ambassdaor for the Arts by Governor John Carlin who created the post for her.
Collection Arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series and within each series chronologically.
1. Professional, 1942-1987, and undated
2. Publications, 1975-1981
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Robert Edison, 2002
Source
- Edison, Robert (Donor, Person)
Subject
- Jessye, Eva (Eva Alberta), 1895-1992 (Person)
- Eva Jessye Choir (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of Eva Jessye papers, 1942-1987, and undated
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Aaisha Haykal
- Date
- 2026
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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