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

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Collection Overview

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

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

Extent: 28.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Collection contains 28 boxes.

Abstract

The WC Handy Music Festival is held in Florence, Alabama every year to honor Handy's musical achievements. The Music Preservation Society of Alabama Shoals created this week-long festival in 1982.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The WC Handy Music Festival Collection (1948-2003) includes correspondence, miscellaneous papers, newspaper clippings, magazines, t shirts, hats, and pins.

Biographical 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.

Box and Folder Listing

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[Box 16],
[Box 17],
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[Box 22],
[Box 23],
[Box 24],
[Box 25],
[Box 26],
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Box 5

Item 1: newspaper clippings festival 1985
Item 2: WGWL TV 15 editorial by Dick Biddle, board chairman
Item 3: tentative schedule of events 1986
Item 4: binder with correspondence and miscellaneous papers about 1985 festival
Item 5: festival program 1985 (2)
Item 6: city of Florence proclamation (4)
Item 7: north Alabama attractions brochure