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Date
2015-07-10
Creation Date
2015-01-01
Description
1 page, Proclamation of Eva Jessye's achievements.
Digital Collection
Jessye, Eva (1895-1992) Collection, 1885-2029
Collection Number
SpC MS 0009
Finding Aid
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/9/
Object Type
Manuscript
Transcription
City of Memphis, Tennessee
November 17, 1983
Richard C. Hackett, Mayor
For over sixty years the musical and intellectual gifts of Dr. Eva Jessye have illuminated the horizons of human understanding like a flaming torch in a world of darkness.
Dr. Jessye is a black pioneer in all areas of musical endeavor. As a choral director, in opera, in musical comedy, in films, on television and radio, as composer/ arranger, she has earned accolades throughout the world. She indeed stands tall among giants.
Dr. Jessye first achieved fame in a time when black women were not allowed to be achievers; she is a superb role model for all women and men.
Her triumphs were the result of determination, musical convictions and her thirst for justice. Hers was not an easy road to glory, but one born of passion--a passion for beauty, for harmony and for order.
It is fitting that we, too, honor her here today. It gives me particular pleasure to make this great artist and lady an honorary citizen of the City of Memphis, Tennessee.
Sincerely,
Richard C. Hackett
Identifier
EV_9_cer032b
Image Format
Text
Location
Tennessee -- Shelby -- Memphis
Publisher Digital
Pittsburg State University, Axe Library, Special Collections
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Keywords
Jessye, Eva, 1895-1992;
Notes
[attachment to Proclamation from 'The City of Memphis', dated 17 Nov 1983]