Eugène Chassaignac music scores, 1867-1873 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Eugène Chassaignac music scores, 1867-1873

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 41

Primary Creator: Chassaignac, Eugène.

Extent: 2.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged alphabetically. It consists of 2 boxes and 1 oversize item. It is 1.5 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 04/05/1951

Subjects: Chassaignac, Eugène., Music -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Music -- United States -- 19th century., Popular music -- United States -- To 1901., Vocal music -- United States -- 19th century -- Scores.

Forms of Material: Publications., Scores., Sheet music.

Languages: English, French

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of original manuscript music scores penned by Eugène Chassaignac. Included is an engraved zinc plate from page 1 of his song, "Pour Ma Mère." Ten of the scores are dated and belong to the period from 1867 to 1873. Several scores are fragmentary. One includes sketches. Lyricists include: T. H. Poisson, Marie Carpantier, Hegeseppe Moreau, A. de Châtillon, L. P. Canonge, A. Siret, T. B. Aldrich, Mery, and A. Guérin.

Biographical Note

Eugène Chassaignac, a native of Nantes, France, came to New Orleans, Louisiana, during the 1850s. He was a music educator and became a well-known composer. His works included popular Confederate songs. He became a naturalized American citizen, and died in New Orleans in 1878. He was the father of Dr. Charles Chassaignac.

Subject/Index Terms

Chassaignac, Eugène.
Music -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Music -- United States -- 19th century.
Popular music -- United States -- To 1901.
Vocal music -- United States -- 19th century -- Scores.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 1.5 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. C.C. de Gravelles.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Related Materials: Published copies of some of his compositions are housed in the Louisiana Collection of the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library.

Preferred Citation: Eugène Chassaignac music scores, Manuscripts Collection 41, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, La 70118.

Processing Information: First created in Archon on 5/4/2010. Updated with creator and subject headings on 7/23/2010.

Finding Aid Revision History: LAC entered inventory information in 2011. Revised by LAC Group 10/19/11.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 642713260

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Music scores],
[Box 2: Music scores],
[Oversize folder 1: Pour Ma Mère],
[All]

Oversize folder 1: Pour Ma Mère

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Music scores],
[Box 2: Music scores],
[Oversize folder 1: Pour Ma Mère],
[All]

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