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Also known as: "Protect my boy." Song about mothers asking a higher power to protect their sons fighting in war. Religious song. Cover presents illustration of a woman with hands together in prayer. She is surrounded by cherub type faces.

A ballad with religious aspects or overtones. Cover has ornamental border.

A song about protecting the newly freed slaves because they fought in the war. Dedicated to "The honorable, the thirty -ninth Congress. Sung by Skiff and Gaylord's Minstrels."

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 pride in the United States and support for the troops fighting for the Union during the Civil War.

Music only no words. Music in celebration of the Centennial Celebration of Illinois, 1818-1918.

A patriotic song in honor of United States flag. At top of cover : "Union, God and Liberty." Cover depicts illustration of assorted patriots, one of whom is holding an American Flag. A Statue of George Washington on horseback can be seen in…

Song about Southern Illinois specifically Cairo, Illinois also known as "Little Egypt." No Cover page.

A patriotic song about becoming a naturalized citizen and declaring devotion to the United States. Cover depicts people in a room, one of which is "Uncle Sam", surrounded by American Flags and portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Back…

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

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."

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

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

Children's song about father's absence

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…

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…

"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…

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…

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…

Instrumental music. Parts for violin, trombone, bass, clarinet, flute, drums, cornet, and cello.

Lyrics depict childhood in Illinois and a longing to return to the state.

Instrumental music. Compilation of 15 songs in the dance genres of Two-step, Waltz, Schottische, Three-step/Mazurka, and Lancier.