Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920
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"Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920" contains more than 3,000 pieces of American sheet music from Duke University. The variety of music in the collection provides a window into American history and culture. The collection is strong in antebellum Southern music and Confederate and Civil War songs. It also includes minstrel songs, patriotic and political songs, spirituals, dance music, marches, and songs from vaudeville, "Tin pan alley," and World War I. Sheet music cover illustrations convey the political, patriotic, racial and religious views held at the time the music was composed. This summary page is designed to help educators make effective use of the collection in their classrooms. From here teachers can access a timeline, related collections and exhibits, resource lists and search tips specific to this collection. By clicking on the image at the top of the page, users can access the collection itself. This page is part of the Learning Page section of the American Memory Web site, created by the Library of Congress, providing public access to over five million historical items from more than 90 collections. Less
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Grade: TK/K to 12
Topics: Electives, Dance, Music, History-Social Science, Visual Arts, Sociology, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, History & Culture
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- Reference Materials
Tool for: Parents, Administrators, Teachers