Hancy, W.C. - unpublished papers and materials Moore, Craig. W. C. Handy: 1873-1958. Memphis: A Collection of the Memphis/Shelby County Room, Memphis/Shelby County Public Library and Information Center. Collection consists of two boxes of materials: letters, newspaper clippings, early editions of Handy's published musical works, etc. The first box (or Series) comprises requests for the Handy stamp, designs for the stamp, and financial details. Series II consists of some of Handy's personal letters and music, as well as information pertaining to the Handy memorial statue, which is located in Handy Park on Beale Street. 3/92