Far left photo: Studio portrait of W. C. Handy at age 19 in a uniform holding a trumpet. Bottom right photo: Verna Arvey (right) seated on a porch swing with an unidentified man and woman. Top right photo: Man standing in front of a glass wall, possibly William Grant Still. William Grant Still was an American composer, who composed more than 150 works, including five symphonies and eight operas. [Wikipedia] Verna Arvey was a Concert Pianist, Journalist, Wife to and Collaborator of William Grant Still. 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. Written on back of photo: Photo at left:-----W.C. Handy in his youth.
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African American musicians Librettists Pianists Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958 Still, Verna Arvey, 1910-1987
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