W. C. Handy, 1939

Item Overview

Title

W. C. Handy, 1939

Alternative title

W.C. Handy, blues composer and musician

Date Created

1939

Date

1939

Collection

Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Notes

Description

W. C. (William Christopher) Handy was a composer and musician, known as the Father of the Blues. An African American, Handy was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States.
Studio portrait of W. C. Handy

Caption

Photo inscribed: To my friend / William G. Still / W. C. Handy / 2-1-39. Written on back of photo: W.C. Handy 1939

Physical Description

Extent

1 photograph

Keywords

Genre

Portrait photographs

Names

Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958

Resource type

still image

Subjects

African American composers
African American musicians