Eva Jessye

American conductor (1895–1992)
Person human Q1379244
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Eva Jessye

Summary

Eva Jessye is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Coffeyville[2]. She was born on January 20, 1895[3]. She died in Ann Arbor[4]. She died on February 21, 1992[5]. She worked as a singer[6], composer[7], and choir director[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eva Jessye's place of birth was Coffeyville[2].
  • Eva Jessye passed away in Ann Arbor[4].
  • Eva Jessye was born on January 20, 1895[3].
  • Eva Jessye died on February 21, 1992[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Eva Jessye held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Eva Jessye is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Eva Jessye worked as a singer[6].
  • Eva Jessye's professions included composer[7].
  • Eva Jessye worked as a choir director[8].
  • Among Eva Jessye's employers was University of Michigan[13].
  • Eva Jessye is recorded as female[14].
  • Eva Jessye's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Eva Jessye's Commons category is recorded as Eva Jessye[16].
  • Eva Jessye's archives at is recorded as Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center[17].
  • Eva Jessye's archives at is recorded as Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[18].
  • Eva Jessye's family name is recorded as Jessye[19].
  • Eva Jessye's given name is recorded as Eva[20].
  • Eva Jessye's instrument is recorded as voice[21].
  • Eva Jessye's described by source is recorded as Notable Black American Women[22].
  • Eva Jessye's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[23].
  • Eva Jessye's described by source is recorded as Grove Music Online[24].
  • Eva Jessye's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[25].
  • Eva Jessye's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Eva Jessye was born in Coffeyville[2]. She was born on January 20, 1895[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], and choir director[8]. Eva Jessye was employed by University of Michigan[13].

Death and Burial

Eva Jessye died on February 21, 1992[5]. She died in Ann Arbor[4]. Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Eva Jessye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]

FAQs

Where was Eva Jessye born?

Born in Coffeyville[2], Eva Jessye…

Where did Eva Jessye die?

Eva Jessye died in Ann Arbor[4].

What did Eva Jessye do for work?

Eva Jessye worked as singer[6], composer[7], and choir director[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · TherasTaneel · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    Influenced by Q739583
    Educated at ['Q6529883', 'Q3302016']
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  2. 12d ago · YULdigitalpreservation · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name Eva
    Employer University of Michigan
    Movement Q829895
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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