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 Photo inscribed: To my friend / William G. Still / W. C. Handy / 2-1-39. Written on back of photo: W.C. Handy 1939
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African American composers African American musicians Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958
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