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Herbie Holmes Sheet Music

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-882

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of sheet music by Herbie Holmes: 'Hang Your Heart" and "The Moon is a Silver Dollar" Includes pencil annotations.

Dates

  • undated

Biographical Note

Herbie Payne Holmes was a musician, composer, and Big Band leader from Yazoo City, MS. He was born in Yazoo City in 1912, and later went to attend the University of Mississippi. He became a nationally-known Big Band leader in the 1930s and 40s. His wife Nncy Hutson Holmes was a solist with the band. Holmes died in Yazoo City in 1981.

Extent

.8 Cubic Feet (1 folder) : 2 pieces of sheet music

Language of Materials

English

Title
Herbie Holmes Sheet Music
Author
JM
Date
2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

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