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Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1884-1961

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Letters (2) to Paul Selby from W. C. Handy on the letterhead of Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc., 1957 February 15, 1957 November 4.

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Signed photographs and sheet music, as well as miscellaneous items from the Handy Brothers Music Co.

Dates: 1957 February 15; 1957 November 4.

Sheet music for W. C. Handy's "They That Sow in Tears (Shall Reap in Joy)", ©1950, inscribed 1957 February 15.

 Item
Scope and Contents

Autographed with the inscription: "P.O. Selby / William C Handy / 2-15-57". Published by the Handy Brothers Music Company

Dates: ©1950; inscribed 1957 February 15.

W. C. Handy Autograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS H1
Scope and Contents

Signed photographs and sheet music, as well as miscellaneous items from the Handy Brothers Music Co.

Dates: 1948-1958

"W.C. Handy Dies; Father of the Blues", 1958 March 28.

 Item
Scope and Contents

Clipped from unknown newspaper; dateline New York, March 28, 1958.

Dates: 1958 March 28.

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Archival Object 3
Collection 1
 
Subject
Blues (Music) 1
Blues musicians 1
Music 1
Performing and Visual Arts 1
Saint Louis (Mo.) 1