Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, Alabama Vertical File, William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), Collier Library.
Description
Article from The Florence Picture discussing the development of a Handy Shrine in commemoration of W.C. Handy. The article includes a photograph of Handy's childhood home, the site of the new museum, and a brief discussion of his rise to fame alongside a photograph of Handy with Welton Reynolds.
Date Created
8-24-2026
Date
May 29, 1968
Document Type
News Article
Recommended Citation
Wilma Hardin, “Chamber Committee Begins Work on Handy Shrine,” The Picture, May 29, 1968.
Rights
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Publication Title
The Picture
Comments
A color photograph of the W.C. Handy Home and Museum is included as an additional file, for reference purposes. The photo is derived from Volume 18 of the William Lindsey McDonald Collection