| WC Handy The Father Of The Blues Passes Away | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1646 |
| Catalog #: | 355490 | |
| Clip Number: | 355490-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 031-027-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:14:56 - 00:15:48 | |
| Location: | New York, NY | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. FUNERALS: Celebrity LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York | |
| Description: | Funeral of WC Handy, Famed as 'Father Of The Blues' draws record crowds in New York City at the Abyssinian Baptist Church - honoring the memory of the composer of - "St. Louis Blues" and many other jazz classics. Throngs standing outside the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City. CUS - The church's name and denomination 'Abyssinian Baptist Church'. CUS - A mass of people who loved WC Handy trying to get inside the church. CUS - The deceased card. MS - Funeral procession and masses of people lining the street's of New York City. MS - A brass band playing in honor of WC Handy. MCUS - The Paul Bearers carrying out the coffin of WC Handy. MCUS - The somber crowd, estimated 150 thousand. MS - Funeral procession, brass band and mourners | |
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