Funeral for Bill Butler

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Material Information

Title:: Funeral for Bill Butler
Creator:: Ida Woodward Barron Collection
May Hill Russell Library -- History Dept
Monroe County Public Library System
Publication Date:: 1984
Physical Description:: 1 photograph : color ; 4 x 6 in.

Subjects / Keywords:: Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Photographs -- Florida -- Key West ( lcsh )
Parades -- Photographs -- Florida -- Key West ( lcsh )
Photographs -- Key West (Fla.) ( lcsh )
Photographs -- Monroe County (Fla.) ( lcsh )
Monroe -- 12087 ( ceeus )
Genre:: picture ( marcgt )
Coordinates:: 24.554177 x -81.79871

Scope and Content:: A color photo of the funeral parade for Bill Butler at Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church on August 12, 1984. From the Ida Woodward Barron Collection.
Original Location:: History Dept., May Hill Russell Library; 700 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040.
Bibliography:: William “Bill” Butler was the founder of Welter's Coronet Band, a 15-member group that played at numerous funeral processions in Key West, Florida. He also played a significant role in founding the Key West Junkanoos, creating both a stage band and an African-Caribbean marching band. After his death on August 2, 1984, Bill Butler Park was established in his honor, reflecting his impact on Key West’s African-Caribbean community and his dedication to local musical heritage.