Written by

Alvia O. Deree, American

Composed by

Bennard, George, American, 1873 - 1958

Subject of

Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.8 cm)

Type

sheet music

Place used

United States, North and Central America

Date

1913

Description

Sheet music for the song "The Bright Fiery Cross" by Alvia O. Deree and George Bennard. The sheet music has two pages and is printed on white paper with blue, red and black ink. The front cover features a red cross surrounded by Klu Klux Klan members in white robes and hoods at center. Written in bold white text is “THE BRIGHT FIERY CROSS / By / Alvia O. DeRee” at top and “OUR SONG / Price 60¢.” The back of the sheet music features an advertisement for a phonographic recording of the song.

Topic

African American

Fraternal organizations

Music

United States--History--1865-1921

White supremacy movements

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift

Object number

2013.231.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

See more items in

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture