On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5018d65ad-7d07-444d-95a2-a5c45dcf41e8

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