Composer and singer (1892-1980) who influenced the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and is called the “Dean of American Balladeers.” Glossy 5 x 7.25 photo of Niles pensively reviewing a page, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Harry C. Brock Jr., John Jacob Niles, taken in 1918 in Rome, Italy. Boot Hill Farm March 28 - 1967.” In fine condition, with a facsimile signature in lower right corner. RRAuction COA.
