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The second, sending a printed pamphlet to clarify his statements about copyright law and the influence
of the juke box on composition [present], and stating that American music is advancing and influenc-
ing the world: “[T]he instruments in [Duke] Ellington’s band [are] producing tones . . . never
dreamed of by the European masters. “ 1 page. The third, expressing thankfulness at recovering from a
head injury sustained by falling in the subway, describing his role in helping to elect Eisenhower with
his song, ‘Hike with Ike’, and complaining of discrimination by the press. 2 pages. Each 4to, written
on rectos only, first page on “Handy Brothers Music” stationery. Two with the original envelope. New
York, 15; 20 March; 26 November 1952.
Photograph Signed and Inscribed, “Mr & Mrs Edwin Fischer / William C. Handy / 5-7-1956,”
1
/
2
-length portrait, showing him holding a copy of sheet music for “St. Louis Blues” with his painted
portrait on wall behind him. Inscribed in the image, upper and lower left. 9x7 inches. With the origi-
nal envelope. Np, 7 May 1956 *
Unsung Americans Sing.
Ed. Handy. Signed and Inscribed, on
the front free endpaper: “To Miss / To [sic] Evelyn Fischer / William C. Handy / 3-3-1951.” 4to,
publisher’s pictorial boards; rear hinge cracked, minor toning at edges throughout; dust jacket worn.
New York, (1946); inscription: Np, 3 March 1951 * Sheet music (4), each on the front cover or ded-
ication page. The first, Handy and Cooke, “The Big Stick Blues March.” 8 pages. 1951. The
second, Handy, “They That Sow in Tears.” 8 pages. 1950. The third, Razaf and Handy,
“Vesuvius.” 6 pages. 1935. The fourth, Johnson and Evanti, “Beloved Mother.” 4 pages. 1952.
Each 4to, self-wrappers. New York; inscription: Np, 17 or 18 March 1952.
WITH
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Group of 8 unsigned items: a typed letter from Handy to the Fischers describing the celebra-
tion held for his 79th birthday [with printed signature] * Christmas cards (3) * Two complete issues of
Handy News
, vols. 1 and 4 * Two pieces of sheet music: The first, Handy, “Aframerican Hymn.”
New York, 1925. The second, Aaronson, “I See Tho my Eyes are Closed.” New York, 1951.