Papers, 1877-1972.

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Papers, 1877-1972.

Papers contain documentation about Fletcher Henderson, Sr., principal of the American Missionary Association's Howard Normal School, Cuthbert, Georgia; Fletcher Henderson, Jr., pioneer of orchestral swing music, arranger and composer; and others. Mostly non-correspondence, including photographs, sheet music, press clippings, and other memorabilia. One of the photos of Henderson Jr.'s band includes Louis Armstrong in the group.

2 boxes (2 linear ft.)

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Henderson family.

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Henderson, Fletcher Hamilton (Jr.), 1897-1952.

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Henderson, Fletcher Hamilton, Family.

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Henderson, Fletcher Hamilton, 1857-1943

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