This collection contains sheet music themed in support of the Confederacy. Many pieces were printed within the Confederate States of America during the Civil War (1861-1865). It also contains one Confederate bond and early twentieth century facsimiles of Confederate broadsides from the Chicago Historical Society.
Scope and Contents:
Originally titled the Edward M. Cramer Confederate Sheet Music Collection in honor of Cramer, president of the music rights organization BMI from 1968-1987, this collection contains sheet music produced within the Confederate States of America, before and after the Civil War.
Series 1, Sheet Music, 1860-1868, undated, contains single sheet songs arranged alphabetically by title as well as compilations. The compilations are filed alphabetically under the song title most identified with the Confederacy. For instance, the reel "Molly Gardner" is in a collection of reels entitled Jerdon's Reels but found under the title "Molly Gardner".
Series 2, Ephemera, 1863, undated, contains one Confederate States bond and twentieth century facsimiles from the Chicago Historical Society of a variety of Confederate broadsides.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into two series.
Series 1, Sheet Music, 1860-1868, undated
Series 2, Ephemera, 1863, undated
Biographical / Historical:
During the American Civil War (1861-1865), the South used music as propaganda and inspiration to both the Confederate forces and the civilian population. After the war the music conjured up memories of the "Lost Cause" and those unfortunate soldiers who did not return home. Subject matter for songs was wide-ranging and drew from both domestic and military themes. Even though cut off from the music publishing houses of the northern states, the South was very active in publishing music within the boundaries of the Confederacy. Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee were reported to be the most active publishing centers, with the cities of Augusta, Georgia; Columbia, South Carolina; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Mobile, Alabama also publishing sheet music. Much of this music was published on inferior grades of paper, and even though the cover engraving tended to be excellent at the beginning of the war, by war's end the covers were fairly plain and devoid of color or elaborate decoration.
Related Materials:
Materials in the Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, 1790-1980s (AC0300)
Provenance:
This collection was donated by Broadcast Music, Incorporated (BMI), 2011.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
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.
Published by Blackmar & Bro., Augusta, Ga. Cover page stamped "The Flowers Collection."
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 1.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
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.
Published by J.A. McClure. "Southern / Collection / of / Popular Songs / for the / Piano" on cover. Dedicated to Mrs. Hattie Bernard, p. 2.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 3.
General:
"Southern Collection of Popular Songs for the Piano"--Cover Pg.
Note of acknowledgement: "To Mrs. Hattie Bernard"--Pg. 2.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
Title on cover: "13 / Southern Stars / for the / Piano. / By / Popular Authors." Thirteen songs with a star on each extend from a sem-circular shape. "Ever of Thee" is underlined. Pulbished by C.D. Benson, Nashville, Tenn.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 4.
General:
"13 Southern Stars for the Piano by Popular Authors"--Cover pg.
Includes note about number of total copies published: "35 published"--Cover pg.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
Published by Blackmar & Bro., Augusta, Ga. Cover images include a rather crude portrait of Gen. Beauregard (Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard), the winner of the First Battle of Bull Run at Manassas, Virginia.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music
Confederate States of America
Confederate States of America
Date:
1863
Scope and Contents:
On cover: "The / Forrest / Schottisch / Dedicated / To the General and His Staff / Composed by / E.C.E. Vile." 4 pp.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 5.
General:
"The Forrest Schottish dedicated to the General and his staff. Composed by E.C.E. Vile; published b y Jas. A. McClure"--Cover Page.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
AC1258-0000055-6.jpg (AC Scan: biographical statement about Albert Sidney JOHNSTON)
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This collection is open for research use.
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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.
This record of "Here's Your Mule" [Copy I] varies slightly from [Copy II] in the following ways: is in color, and is slightly larger in size (see Dimensions field for more specificity).
"Comic camp song and chorus"--Cover pg.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
4 pp. Image of mule on front cover, printed in blue-black. Published by C.D. Benson in Nashville.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 7.
General:
This record of "Here's Your Mule" [Copy II] varies slightly from [Copy I] in the following ways: is in black and white, and is slightly smaller in size (see Dimensions field for more specificity).
"Comic camp song and chorus"--Cover pg.
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This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
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.
12 pp. From "The Southern Bouquet / A Selection of / New and Fashionable Songs and Pieces / by Various Authors."
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This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
Lyrics in African American dialect. Published by Blackmar & Bro.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 9.
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This collection is open for research use.
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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.
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Music for "Manassas Quickstep only (underlined in pencil). On cover: "Oak Hill Polka, / to Gen. Ben. McCulloch. / Manassas Quickstep, / To the Army of the Potomac. / Dixie Quickstep, / Dedicated to Jeff Davis. / Leesburg March / Dedicated to Gen. Evans. / Last Rose of Summer / Brilliant Vairations by H. Herz. / Published by / Jas. A. M'Clure [sic], / Nashville and Memphis."
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 10.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music
Confederate States of America
Date:
1860
Scope and Contents:
Decorative arch with Corinthian columns on cover, but no other illustrations.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 10.
Local Numbers:
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music
Richmond (Va.)
Virginia -- 19th century
Date:
1863
Scope and Contents:
Cover: Title in foliate design. Piano score with lyrics. Described as "old Scottish air" inside.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 10.
Local Numbers:
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Collection Restrictions:
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Collection 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.
Includes dedication: "A Ballad to Pollock B. Lee, Esq. of Memphis Tennessee for his Indefatigable & invaluable services in defense of Southern rights and Southern honor. This ballad is respectfully dedicated by the author"—Cover pg.
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This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
"Words by J.R. Randall. Music by A Lady [sic] of Baltimore." J.A. McClure, publisher.
Arrangement:
In box 1, folder 10.
General:
"Southern collection of popular songs for the piano"--Cover pg.
Local Numbers:
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This collection is open for research use.
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Includes dedication: "To Miss Sue A. Covington"--Cover pg.
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Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Collection 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.
