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  • Collection: Lincoln Sheet Music Collection

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Song depicts desire for a Lincoln-like president. Arrangement for band, orchestra, or mandolin, banjo, and guitar. Cover has likenesses of Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses Grant, and Andrew Jackson surrounded by laurels, three…

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Instrumental music. Front cover depicts United States flag and portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and William Jennings Bryan.A perennial Democratic nominee, Bryan ran for the presidency and failed three times: 1896, 1900, and 1908.

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Lyrics depict the end of the Civil War, reunification of the United States, and the memory and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. Cover depicts portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee in circular…

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The cover depicts a log cabin with "Kentucky" above it in quotations and "The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln" below. First page of score displays the description "The Home of Lincoln and Clay" below the song title. Henry Clay was Lincoln's political…

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Instrumental Music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by images of Lincoln's birthplace, Lincoln's Memorial Hall, Lincoln's Tomb, and Emancipation Statue of Lincoln in Washington.

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Lyrics depict attending college with emphasis on Theodore Roosevelt attending Harvard and William Taft attending Yale with reference to Lincoln's schooling. Color illustrated cover; eagle resting on wreath that surrounds log cabin. Back cover…

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"The wise saying of the immortal Abraham Lincoln: You can fool some of the people, some of the time; All of the people most of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time". Cover depicts a picture of Abraham Lincoln.

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Cover depicts the American flag over a log cabin, a young Lincoln reading by a fire, and a portriat of President Lincoln. The song proclaims the unity of Americans.

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Song depicts story of man describing his love for a departed lover by comparing it with Abraham Lincoln's devotion to the United States. Cover depicts color images of young couple in foreground with Abraham Lincoln, soldiers, and flags in the…

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Lyrics depict strength of United States military and its leaders. Color cover depicts portraits of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George Barnett surrounding a shield. Back cover has song "In the hear of the city that has no…

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Mixed chorus song memorializing Abraham Lincoln. "Song written and used especially for Bethany Presbyterian Church, (Wanamaker's) service on Lincoln's birthday in1916."

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Song depicts memory of Abraham Lincoln over time. Four-part chorus for female voices. Photocopies from Parks' High School songs.

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Lyrics depict locations of United States leaders from the 18th and 19th centuries while stating current heroes are citizens around the United States. Cover depicts images of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington surrounding portrait of Belle Baker.…

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Published in 1924, a presidential election year, the song proclaims the United States needs the leadership of a man like Lincoln. Cover depicts the dome of the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, a log cabin, the American flag, and Abraham…

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"As sung by Mr. Phillips at the request of President Lincoln." Page contains four lines of music with six verses and explanatory text. Fascimile of note by Abraham Lincoln rquesting that this song be sung, followed by a short account of the singing,…

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Instrumental music. Cover lists 29 songs under title of "Gems of the Ball Room."

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Mixed-chorus song depicts the death of Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation of slaves. Cover depicts title on a shield surrounded by bald eagle, sun, flags, and swords.

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Song describes state of Illinois. Solo and harmony vocal versions of song. Copies of original song.

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Religious hymn for funeral. Lyrics depict happiness and anticipation of going to heaven. Note included in folder stating "Pleyel's Hymn sung at Abraham Lincoln's funeral. This sheet of music was used on that occasion by a member of the choir under…
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