We speculate this person might be composer James Asher Parks (1863-1945), who wrote the music for the song O My Columbia, with lyrics by Frona Scott.
Lyrics
For the Master
Happy Smiling Faces Gather Here
Some Other Day
Tell Them the Wonderful Story
There’s a Rest Complete for the Weary
Help Needed
Good photo (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels)