"Sandwich, Massachusetts, USA-February 24, 2012: Scott Joplin, known as the King of Ragtime often performed at the Maple Leaf Club in Sedalia, Missouri where this stamp was issued on June 9, 1983. Throughout his life, Joplin fought for recognition. In the 1970's, ragtime finally began to receive recognition and respect and, in 1977, Joplin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize posthumously for his opera ""Treemonisha""."
