History Hounds: J. Will Callahan, Tin Pan Alley's Blind Lyricist

**This program is virtual and is not being held at the Library. Please register on the�Historical Society of Michigan's website. Details are below** Hosted by the Historical Society of Michigan, patrons of the Library can sign up for free as an affiliated member of an organization member.� Sign up through the Historical Society of Michigan's�website�by clicking on�""A member of an Organizational Member of HSM"". Enter�the Salem-South Lyon District Library, and the�Library's address: 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. The link for the presentation will be sent to you from�Historical Society of Michigan.� Topic of Virtual Session -�J. Will Callahan, Tin Pan Alley's Blind Lyricist Songwriters in Manhattan's Tin Pan Alley produced some of America's most popular music, but one of its best songwriters came from Michigan, not the Big Apple. J. Will Callahan began writing lyrics for ragtime composers�often from his Bay View, Michigan, cottage�after he lost his eyesight. Join us to learn about the musical world of the lyricist, whose songs were recorded by both Judy Garland and Al Jolsen.