NUCMC data from Nevada Historical Society for His Papers, 1919-1945 -- (James L. Humphrey, 1875-1944; rancher of Reno, Nev.)

Charles T. "Blackie" Hunt, born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania in 1930, started
accordion lessons at age five. He recounts learning from experienced musicians, then
teaching others at age twelve because his teacher was drafted. He attended West Chester
State Teachers College where, among other accomplishments, he put together a group
with Nick Carlino as tenor sax player.