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"The Centennial Hymn" Lyrics depict God's blessing over the state of Illinois and its residents. Back cover depicts Illinois centennial flag.

Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and highlights the state's natural resources and weather. Color front cover depicts 11 historical buildings throughout Illinois with a diagram identifying each building on p. 5. Letter on page 6 under title "Holiday…

Instrumental music. "Respectfully dedicated to the First Battalion, Illinois Naval Militia, B. M. Shaffer, Lieut. Comdr. Com'dg" "Played by Sousa's Famous Band and all leading bands in the U. S." Cover image depicts a photograph of the Battleship…

"The Official Song of the City of Jacksonville, Illinois" Lyrics depict pride in Jacksonville with lyrics focusing on the city's sesquicentennial as well as friendship, patriotism, and support of the future. Front cover includes the City of…

"Sung in the chorus at the Jacksonville Historical Pageant; Greek Theatre-1925" Here Puritan and Cavalier met in convergent streams; Together planned, together wrought the city of their dreams." Lyrics depict pride in the city of Jacksonville, IL…

Lyrics mourn the death of Jenny Wade at the Battle of Gettysburg and pays tribute to fallen soldiers. Cover image is a decorative archway surrounding a list of song titles under the heading "Six Songs by J. P. Webster."

Lyrics depict wounded soldier telling his mother of the victorious battle he fought in and how he was injured during the battle. Cover image depicts battle scenes in three corners, a woman at home in the fourth, and an image of a family seated at a…

Lyrics depict soldier's final thoughts and goodbyes to his mother before going into a battle. Cover image depicts battle scenes in three corners with a woman at home in the fourth, and an image of a family seated at a table with an empty chair above…

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.

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…

"Sung by Joseph Whitaker, Esq. of Christy's Minstrels" Lyrics depict soldier's dying message for his mother and his desire for her to comfort him.

Lyrics depict support for American soldiers fighting overseas during World War I and loyalty to the United States. Back cover is the first page of "Won't You Come and Dance with Me?"

Instrumental music. Cover image depicts border of oak leaves surrounding title. Note on p. 2 taken from "La France Musicale" details how the composer came to write and name the song for a friend who passed away while mourning the death of her son.

Lyrics depict push for Americans to purchase war bonds during World War II. Color cover image depicts hand dropping paper money and coins into a top hat decorated with stars and stripes. On back cover: "'They Give Their Lives - You Lend Your Money'…

Orchestration for song. Includes music for piano, 2 trumpets, drums, 2 Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Sax, Violin, Trombone, Bass, and Guitar.

Lyrics depict push for Americans to purchase Liberty Bonds during World War I. Cover image depicts a bald eagle with open wings above the text.

"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…

"Most respectfully dedicated to, and sung by, Mrs. Maggie Mitchell in the popular drama of that name." Lyrics depict story of a young girl begging for money to purchase bread until she dies on the street. Chorus reminds listeners of many other people…

Instrumental music. "Dedicated to the Ladies of Springfield, Ill."

"As sung by Skiff & Gaylord's Minstrels" Lyrics depict singer's love for Mabel Clare throughout a year leading up to her death in the winter.

Lyrics depict pride in Macon County. "Printed by Macon County Heritage Committee - Sesquicentennial Year 1968 for the children of this county." Cover image depicts silhouette of Abraham Lincoln and the outline of Macon County. Hand written note on…

Lyrics depict singer expressing her love for "Ralph" into old age. "Inscribed to Miss Kittie L. Putnam" Cover image depicts decorative border.

Lyrics depict soldiers rallying before going into battle. Front cover depicts a decorative archway surrounding a list of songs entitled "Root & Cady's Vocal Quartetts."

Lyrics depict campaign song for Henry Horner during 1936 Illinois gubernatorial race and emphasizes Horner's support of veterans. "Dedicated and Distributed Free to All Illinois Veterans and their Friends by the Horner Veterans' Organization,…

Instrumental music. Front cover lists "Spring Waltz" and "May Polka" but sheet only includes "May Polka."