American composer and critic (1896-1989), he was instrumental in the development of American classical music and father figure to a new generation of American tonal composers (such as Rorem, Bowles, and Bernstein).

Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1944. Size is 6.6 x 8.4 inches, some waviness over the paper, otherwise in very good condition.