Autographed photo of Jane Hobson, 1948

Authors

J. Abresch

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Collection

0255: Catherine Bliss Enslow Papers

Institution

Marshall University Archives and Special Collections

Date

1948

Description

Autographed photo of Jane Hobson, 1948 b&w. Jane Shepherd (Jane Hobson) also shared her musical gift with her adopted city and state of Huntington, West Virginia. She taught privately, hosted a local classical music radio show, and finally, in 1958, joined the faculty of Marshall University (then College), where she coached many voice students until her retirement as Artist-in-Residence and full Professor of Music in 1983. In addition to numerous local appearances in recitals and concerts, Jane Shepherd also assisted in the formation of the Huntington Chamber Orchestra and in the organization of district and regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions. Governor Jay Rockefeller appointed her to the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Commission for two consecutive terms.

Format

Photograph

Place

New York, NY

Subject

Subject Terms: Marshall College Marshall Faculty Singers
People: Hobson, Jane Shepherd, Jane

Type

Still Image

Identifier

1979.01.0255.27.04.01

Autographed photo of Jane Hobson, 1948

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