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  • Collection: Illinois Sheet Music and Song Books Collection

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Lyrics depict Illinois geography, natural resources, and cities.

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Instrumental music. Cover depicts fairy in the middle of a lily pad

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Lyrics depict American flag and its role in patriotism. "Suitable for all Patriotic Occasions" Lyrics on cover.

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Instrumental music. Dedication: "To the Illinois Volunteers who fought so bravely at Fort Donelson on the 14th-15th-& of Feb. 1862".

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Lyrics depict battles and roles of the Army and Navy. "Dedication, by permission, to Captain William A. Moffett, U.S.N."

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Instrumental music. Cover depicts portrait of Ulysses S. Grant surrounded by two crossed flags, a laurel, sword, and rifle.

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Instrumental music. "Composed and most respectfully dedicated to Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand." Cover depicts portrait of John A. McClernand in military uniform.

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Lyrics depict William Tecumseh Sherman leading Union troops into battle at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, and Sherman's March to the Sea. Cover depicts William Tecumseh Sherman in military uniform. Page 2 is a compilation of songs for sale by…

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Instrumental music. "Dedicated to 1st Regiment Ills. Nat. Guards and the members of the Chicago Southern States Association on their visit to Augusta, Ga., Nov. 15, 1895." "Compliments of The Augusta Southern Railroad"

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Lyrics depict support and encouragement for troops fighting for their country.

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Lyrics depict support for Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his leadership. Front cover portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Back cover depicts two trees and a decorative border.

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"Manufacturing Sterling Pianos and Organs" Lyrics depict singer singing farewell while noting the parting is not permanent. Front cover depicts portrait of R. W. Blake, General Manager of the Sterling Company with a decorative border. P. 2 depicts…

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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…

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"The Soldier's Campaign Song. Respectfully inscribed to the brave soldiers of America, by their comrade, Major J. Barton" Lyrics depict Ulysses S. Grant's leadership on the battlefield and support for his presidential campaign. Quote at top of cover…

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Lyrics depict singer's faith in God. Cover image depicts church and home in a rural setting. Handwritten note on cover: "Not much good". Back cover lists first bars of seven songs available for purchase. Part of collection entitled "Beautiful Sacred…

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Lyrics depict soldier leaving his lover to serve as a soldier and dying on the battlefield. Cover depicts man in uniform and woman standing in a garden setting holding hands. Dedication: "To the Unknown Dead of the War."

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Lyrics depict sinking of the USS Maine and the United States' response. Dedication: "Dedicated to Miss Allena Grafton of Rock Island, Ill." Cover image depicts the USS Maine (ACR-1) above two American flags.

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Two songs bound together. Second song: "Do They Still Think of Me at Home." Lyrics of "Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still" depict man remembering and missing the woman he loves. Lyrics of "Do They Still Think of Me at Home" depicts singer away from…

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Instrumental music. Dedication: "Dedicated to Capt. Levi P. Holden, 88th Ill. Vols." Handwritten "ABB" in upper right corner of cover page.

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Lyrics depict comfort and support singer receives from Jesus. Cover image depicts church and home in rural setting.

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Lyrics depict singer's pride in Springfield, IL and happiness as a resident of the city. Cover image depicts Illinois State Capitol building surrounded by trees and farm fields.

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Lyrics depict singer meeting the person they love. Cover image depicts man in lower right corner and woman in upper left corner and a fountain surrounded by several people in the lower left corner. "Respectfully dedicated to Siegel-Cooper &…

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"A Sesquicentennial Song 1818-1868" Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and diversity of Illinois geography and landmarks. Color cover by Mary Win Walter depicts group of children waving American, Illinois, and Illinois sesquicentennial flags. A portrait…

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Official Illinois state song sung to the tune of "Baby Mine." Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and highlight the state's contributions to the United States during the Civil War. Front cover depicts Illinois state seal with "Illinois" stamped over it…

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Official Illinois state songsung to the tune of "Baby Mine." Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and highlight the state's contributions to the United States during the Civil War. Quotations from "Hawley" and Dr. Charles W. Eliot at the bottom of the…
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