The Jane Shepherd Papers consist of letters, contracts, printed programs, newspaper clippings, school papers and photographs, all related to her career as a mezzo-soprano and voice teacher. Printed programs of her performances between 1935 and 1979 comprise the bulk of the collection. Other items relating to her professional singing career include a scrapbook and newspaper clippings of reviews, publicity material and photographs. Notes from classes, certificates and a transcript reflect her years as a student, from 1935 until 1946, at William Woods College, Fulton, Missouri; the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; and the Juilliard School of Music. The papers also contain items relating to her years as a voice teacher at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, from 1958 until 1983.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Jane Boedeker Shepherd Papers, 1937-1982. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Jane Boedeker Shepherd Papers, 1937-1982.
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Jane B. Shepherd (Jane Hobsonf) first publicity photo, 1945
Jane B. Shepherd, first publicity photo, 1945, made for the Town Hall recital of 1946, b&w. Notes on back read: 1st publicity picture, 1945 Naumberg publicity for Town Hall recital of 1946. Stamp of James Abresch, 200 W 57th ST, NYC
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Jane B. Shepherd, (Jane Boedeker), (Jane Hobson) at julliard, ca. 1942
Jane B. Shepherd, at Julliard School of Music, ca. 1942, b&w. Caption on back reads: 1st opera at Julliard Stamp on back of: Keystone Features, Spot Photo Service, New York, N.Y.
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Jane B. Shepherd, (Jane Boedeker), (Jane Hobson) at julliard, ca. 1942
Jane B. Shepherd, on stage at Julliard School of Music, ca. 1942, b&w. Caption on front reads Stamp on back of: Keystone Features, Spot Photo Service, New York, N.Y.
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Catherine Enslow, Jane Boedeker (Hobson) ca. 1940's
Catherine Enslow, Eloise Campbell Long, Jane B. Shepherd, Mary Ship Mann,b&w. note on back reads:l to r: Catherine Enslow, Eloise Campbell Long, Jane Boedeker (Hobson), Mary Ship Mann
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Jane Shepherd (Hobson) 1937 passport photo
Jane B. Shepherd, 1937 passport photo, b&w. Jane's full name on passport is Flora Jane Boedeker, her occupation shown as student. Born mar. 17, 1918 so she was 19 years old when she went to France.
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Jane B. Shepherd, (Jane Boedeker), (Jane Hobson) at William Woods College
Jane B. Shepherd, at William Woods College (now university) with her piano teacher, Mr. Miller,b&w. note on back reads: concert at William Woods College, Dr. Miller piano teacher. Jane Hobson attended William Woods college in Fulton, Mo. in the 1930's. Stamp on back to "please credit Trumbo Fulton, Mo."
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Jane B. Shepherd, (Jane Boedeker), (Jane Hobson) at William Woods College
Jane B. Shepherd, at William Woods College (now university) with her piano teacher, Mr. Miller,b&w. Jane Hobson attended William Woods college in the 1930's. Stamp on back to "please credit Trumbo Fulton, Mo."
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Jane B. Shepherd, (Jane Boedeker), (Jane Hobson) at William Woods College
Jane B. Shepherd, at William Woods College (now university) with her piano teacher, Mr. Miller,b&w. Jane Hobson attended William Woods college in the 1930's. Stamp on back to "please credit Trumbo Fulton, Mo."
