Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 6: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.21: Articles-SA-SP, Collier Library.
Description
William Christopher Handy "the father of the blues" was raised in Florence, Alabama. The article offers a synopsis of the connection between Handy, his music, and the Tennessee River.
More information about W.C. Handy and a digitized image gallery is available at the William Christopher Handy Collection.
Date Created
9-4-2026
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
William Lindsey McDonald, "The Sounds of Handy's Music on the Tennessee River," University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 6: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.21: Articles-SA-SP, Collier Library.
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Publication Title
"The Sounds of Handy's Music on the Tennessee River"
First Page
1
Last Page
2
Included in
Black History Commons, Music Commons, Public History Commons
