Object Details
Series Creator
DeVincent, Sam, 1918-1997
Series Citation
The Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Scope and Contents note
Includes: several editions which identify the group or event that contributed to the song's popularity; e.g., Jim Crow Jubilee, Campbell Minstrels, Christy's Minstrels, and others. Also: two transcriptions for piano, and some variations in the title. Note that one edition attributes the song to William Clifton. Three undated editions are probably later than the above dates.
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Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 4: Songwriters Volumes I and II
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Extent
10 Items
Container
Box 35, Folder N
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Series Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Series Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Record ID
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