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Lyrics depict singer's happy memories of home at a younger age. Cover image depicts children picking flowers in front of two homes and a portrait of the lyricist/publisher in the lower left corner.

"Dedicated to our Illinois State Park, Starved Rock, near Ottawa, Ill." Lyrics depict singer's life in Illinois and pride in the state. Cover image includes a photograph of Starved Rock with a man and woman in a canoe on the Illinois River below.…

Lyrics depict singer traveling throughout the world and expressing a desire to always return home to Illinois. Cover image depicts the state of Illinois with a heart in the middle surrounded by drawings of Starved Rock, Lincoln's Tomb, Blackhawk…

Advertisement for "Moon Mullins" cartoon strip. "Note! This is the only authentic 'Moon Mullins' Song!" Page 3 contains "Moon Mullins" cartoon captioned "Moon Mullins-Join the Navy and See the World" above list entitled "Extra Catch Lines for 'Moon…

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

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,…

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

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…

"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.

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

"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…

"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…

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.

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 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'…

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 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?"

"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.

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 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…

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 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."

"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…