- On View
- Musical Crossroads Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Written by
- Handy, W. C., American, 1873 - 1958
- Received by
- Dorothy Porter, American, 1905 - 1995
- Date
- March 1, 1939
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A typed letter in reply to a letter from Dorothy Porter with retained carbon copies of her original letter, written on Handy Brothers letterhead, from W.C. Handy dated March 1, 1939. Handy writes that he has just noticed an earlier request from Porter for some material for Negro History Week. "Although it is too late for Negro History Week, I am sending you material for all times. . ." He goes on to recite a list of publications of music by Negro composers. The back of the letter is blank.
- Place depicted
- Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- 1587 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- business letters
- Topic
- Business
- Composers (Musicians)
- Correspondence
- Education
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.57.33.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.