William J. Guard (March 29, 1862-March 3, 1932) was an Irish-born American opera publicist.
A native of Limerick, Guard was brought to the United States as a child, later being educated there. He worked as a journalist for numerous important newspapers for some time, and was engaged by the Manhattan Opera Company as a press representative upon its organization in 1906. Upon the company's dissolution, he took a similar position with the Metropolitan Opera, remaining with the company until his death. In recognition for his activities on behalf of Italian singers he was awarded the Order of the Crown of Italy by the Italian government.
Guard died in New York City in 1932.
References
- David Ewen, Encyclopedia of the Opera: New Enlarged Edition. New York; Hill and Wang, 1963.
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