Research Catalog
W.C. Handy collection,
- Title
- W.C. Handy collection, 1942-1957.
- Author
- Glover, George Washington, 1888-1993.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding aid
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Box 1 | Mixed material | Use in library | Sc MG 49 Box 1 | Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives |
Details
- Description
- .2 lin ft.
- Summary
- The George Washington Glover W. C. Handy collection is a compilation of materials focusing on the music industry, spotlighting the work and contributions of William Christopher Handy. The papers consist of correspondence, issues of the Handy Music Company publication, "The Handy News," other printed material, and news clippings. Incoming letters (1934-1956) are primarily from W.C. Handy concerning the promotion of music composed by African Americans, in part via the Handy Brothers Music Company. Included are issues of "The Handy News" (1951-1957) which contain articles about blues and other forms of American music, its artists, and patrons. Other material consists of programs, sheet music, and press releases. Information documenting Handy's efforts to aid blind Black musicians, like himself, include brochures for the W.C. Handy Foundation for the Blind and a program for the Lighthouse Music School in Braille. Lastly, there are news clippings (1942-1956) reflecting the latter years of Handy's life, including advertisements for the Handy Brothers Music Company.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Press releases.
- Programs.
- Scores.
- Note
- Printed material transferred to General Research and Reference Division.
- Photograph transferred to Photographs and Prints Division.
- Sheet music by Blanche Thomas transferred to Blanche K. Thomas Papers, Manuscripts, Archives and Rate Books Division.
- Source (note)
- Glover, George Washington
- Biography (note)
- A music and dance promoter, George Washington Glover was the founder and active member of the National Association of Negro Musicians which promoted the careers of Black musicians and singers. He died in 1993.
- Processing Action (note)
- Processed
- Cataloged
- Call Number
- Sc MG 49
- Author
- Glover, George Washington, 1888-1993.
- Title
- W.C. Handy collection, 1942-1957.
- Biography
- A music and dance promoter, George Washington Glover was the founder and active member of the National Association of Negro Musicians which promoted the careers of Black musicians and singers. He died in 1993.
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- Sc MG 49