W.C. Handy Music Festival collection, 1948-2003 | UNA Archives and Special Collections

Name: W.C. Handy Music Festival collection, 1948-2003

Historical Note: William Christopher Handy was born on November 16, 1873, in Florence, Alabama. During his youth, Handy's family discouraged his intrest in music. In high school, he secretly joined a blues band and played cornet. After high school, Handy went on to have a successful career in music. He became a very famous American composer and musician and is known as the father of the Blues. Handy passed away on March 28, 1958 in New York City.

Records or Manuscript Collections Created by W.C. Handy Music Festival collection, 1948-2003