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  • Collection: Civil War Song Sheets Collection

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Illustrated two verse song sung to the tune of "Jeannette and Jeannot." A common Civil War theme, in which a woman praises the patriotism and sacrifice of her sweetheart's miilitary service, copies of this song sheet often included an ilustration of…

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Illustrated two verse song sung to the tune of "Jeannette and Jeannot." A common Civil War theme, in which a woman praises the patriotism and sacrifice of her sweetheart's miilitary service, copies of this song sheet often included an ilustration of…

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Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Carry me back to old Virginia."

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Illustrated six verse song and chorus based on Jefferson Davis' capture on May 10, 1865. The scene depicts a popular myth that Davis tried to elude his captors by dressing as a woman.

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Illustrated two verse love song and chorus, "As sung by C. Campbell of Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels"

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Illustrated eight verse song and chorus about the oil drilling craze of the 1860s.

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Illustrated eight verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Irishman's Shanty."

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Pro-slavery eight verse song and chorus denoucing John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry.

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Illustrated seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon." The song supports Abraham Lincoln against George McClellan in the election of 1864.

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Illustrated three verse song subtitled "The Prisoner Free," and a sequel to "Tramp, 'Tramp' Tramp."

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Illustrated three verse song commemorating the death of Union colonel Elmer Ellsworth.

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Illustrated six verse song celebrating the 195th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Subtitle: "Ballad No. 2."

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Five verse song and chorus sung to "The Hallelujah Chorus," an anti-slavery song used to recruit African American Soldiers.

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Six verse minstrel song and chorus referencing several subjects, including slavery and a presidential election.

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Illustrated six verse song in which two Irish Americans talk about the war and praise the Union.

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Six verse song honoring a regimental battle flag.

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Five verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States and denoucing the Confederate flag.

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Illustrated seven verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "Old Hundred."

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Illustrated eight verse song sung to the tune of "James Bird" or "Dying Californian."

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Two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Cheer, Boys Cheer." Description on sheet: "Lines suggested on witnessing Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, raising the new Flag of thirty-four stars on the flag pole on the roof of…

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Illustrated two verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States.

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Illustrated two verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States.

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Illustrated five verse nostalgic song praising a simpler, more honest time in the United States.

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Six verse song honoring Union soldiers.

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus supporting the Union.Sheet Description: "This song was first sung during the troubles of General Jackson's time, and is particularly adapted to the present state of the Country".
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