[Detail] I'll sing thee songs of early days - sheet music 
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Collection Overview
Music for the Nation, 1870-1885, contains thousands of pieces of post-Civil War era sheet music. The music includes popular songs, compositions for piano, band and orchestra, choral music, solo instrumental music, method books, and instructional materials. The collection provides a unique window into American music and how it defined and was defined by its time in history.
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Special Features
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Historical Eras
These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection, although they may not be all-encompassing.
- Development of the Industrial United States, 1876-1915
Related Collections and Exhibits
These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Also browse the Collection Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web site.
- An American Ballroom Companion: ca. 1490-1920
- The American Variety Stage, 1870-1920
- Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920
Other Resources
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Search Tips
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Search for sheet music using the keyword search, or by selecting from the Author Index, Subject Index, or Title Index. For help with search words, go to the Synonym List.
For help with search strategies, see Finding Items in American Memory.
Last Updated: 06/15/2009