1896 Ira Gershwin, American lyricist and musical collaborator with his brother George.

The Gershwin Legacy (September 1998) - Library of Congress

www.loc.gov › Information Bulletin › September 1998

http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/9809/gershwin.html
The music of George and Ira Gershwin has long been a part of the American consciousness.