"We'll Sing to Abe Our Song!": Sheet Music about Lincoln, Emancipation, and the Civil War from the Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana
Span: 1859-1909
English
web presentation
This collection of sheet music includes more than two hundred compositions that represent Lincoln and the war as reflected in popular music. These songs are about Lincoln's campaigns, beliefs, political platforms, and assassination, and provide a unique view of his popularity during his years at the center of public attention. Some music titles celebrate the man, while others, such as "The Martyr of Liberty," begin to mythologize him. This music was compiled by Alfred Whital Stern (1881-1960), who is considered the greatest private collector of materials relating to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln.
Sheet Music
Lincoln, Abraham
A collection of sheet music representing Lincoln and the war as reflected in popular music.
Popular Music
Stern, Alfred Whital
Lincoln, Abraham
Performing Arts Encyclopedia
scdb
Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/scsmhtml/scsmhome.html
IHAS
120823
loc.natlib.scdb.200033559