Kingdom Coming

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Title

Kingdom Coming

Subject

Sheet music
Songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Slavery
War songs
War--Songs and Music
Slaves
Minstrel Music
African Americans
Slaves--Emancipation

Description

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 of home and warfront life during the Civil War.

Creator

Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863

Contributor

Root & Cady

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

200159
Illinois Sheet Music Collection
K-L

Coverage

Chicago

Original Format

6
34 cm

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