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  • The Bright Fiery Cross

    Written by
    Alvia O. Deree, American
    Composed by
    Bennard, George, American, 1873 - 1958
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    1913
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.8 cm)
    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.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    Type
    sheet music
    Topic
    Fraternal organizations
    Music
    U.S. 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0d7a576-c0c7-449e-a2a9-6f5391645561
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