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Harry Boone Wilson sits for a portrait wearing a suit with a white tie.

"They called him 'Little Major,' the noble drummer boy; The pride of all his regiment, and his commander's joy." Lyrics depict drummer boy seeking and being refused water as he lays dying on the battlefield. Cover image depicts border of song titles…

As told through a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master fled during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect, the cover image depicts border with song titles and eight vignettes…

As told from a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master flees during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect.

Lyrics depict mother singing about her son being drafted into the Union army. Cover image depicts woman holding a pair of torn men's pants captioned "And these are the pants he used to wear" above an image of a man in uniform in front of a camp…

Children's song about father's absence

Lyrics depict hope for Union victory in battle. Cover depicts border of images depicting memories surrounding title.

A patriotic song associated with American Civil War. On over there is an illustration of American flag.

A song about Union soldiers who died for their "Flag" in the Civil War. This song was dedicated to "The Girls At Home." This song was meant to be a companion piece to "Brave Boys Are They."

Minstrel Song about African American soldiers. Cover depicts African American soldiers shooting at a Confederate soldier.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Children's song about father's absence. Cover image depicts children in a garden scene.