Title: Swing & swab with St. Clair Cobb
Description: The Rev. W. Eugene Thomas undertakes the history of St. Clair Cobb, the first African- American to teach band music in Knoxville's black public schools and the first band conductor at Knoxville College. Extensive research and interviews with family members, former students and associates, Thomas, himself a former student, captures a little-known piece of Knoxville history.
Subjects: Social conditions, African American band directors, Biography, African americans, biography, Tennessee, social conditions
Places: Knox County (Tenn.), Tennessee, Knoxville
People: St. Clair Cobb (1895-1974)
Time periods: 20th century