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|| About the Collection ||
Before the advent of phonograph and radio technologies, Americans learned the latest songs from printed song sheets, which contain lyrics but no music. These were new songs being sung in music halls or new lyrics to familiar songs, like "Yankee Doodle" or "The Last Rose of Summer." Some of America's most beloved tunes were printed as song sheets, including "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Song sheets are an early example of a mass medium and they offer a unique perspective on the political, social, and economic life of the time, especially during the Civil War.
|| Teacher Resources ||
- Activity: Songs for Our Times
- Collection Connection
- Lesson Plan: America Dreams
- Lesson Plan: Stand Up and Sing
- Lesson Plan: United We Stand
- Lyrical Legacy: "Bonny Barbara Allan"
- Lyrical Legacy: "Hunters of Kentucky"
- Lyrical Legacy: "John Brown's Body"/"The Battle Hymn of the Republic"
|| Collection Details ||
General
- Span Dates
- 1800s
- Major Language(s)
- English
- Repository
- Rare Book and Special Collection Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 4,291
- Contents
- Printed song sheets
Access/Copyright
- Copyright Info
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