How To Play The Guitar - Paxton's Progressive Tutor written by Will Van Allen - 1936

Will Van Allen (William Dodds) was a highly successful variety artist who used the banjo in his act at the turn of the last century. He had a successful teaching studio in London. In 1902 he toured the U.S.A. for a year. He was also associated with the making of banjos. The “Will Van Allen" banjos were sold during the 1920's.