Ira Schuster

Ira Schuster (October 13, 1889 – October 10, 1946[1]) was an American songwriter, who worked as a pianist at various publishing companies on Tin Pan Alley in the early 20th century.[2] He was also known as John Siras.[3]

  1. ^ "Ira Schuster, 57, Popular Lyricist; Song Writer Who Composed 'I Am an American' Is Dead -- 'Shantytown' His Big Hit". The New York Times. October 11, 1946. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  2. ^ "Notable Writers - Ira Schuster". Songwriters Hall of Fame. 1945-10-10. Archived from the original on 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  3. ^ "Schuster, Ira (1889-1945) - People and organisations - Trove". Trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2013-04-02.