Z 0831.000 Still (William Grant) Papers

Miscellaneous papers, consisting primarily of programs and articles written by and concerning Dr. William Grant Still, African American music composer and director. Still was born in Woodville, Mississippi, May 11, 1895. Also, a copy of Still's own manuscript of the song "Mississippi." Composed for the "Sound Off" radio program; first presented on that program over the ABC radio network July 26, 1948, at 8:00 p.m., Pacific Time.