Written by

Marsh, J. B. T., American, 1840 - 1887

Subject of

Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871

Medium

ink on paper with cardboard

Dimensions

H x W x D: 7 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/16 in. (19.4 x 13 x 3 cm)

Type

hardcover books

Place depicted

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

1883

Description

A hardcover book titled “The Story of the Jubilee Singers: With Their Songs” written by J. B. T. Marsh. The cover is blue with black text. A black floral pattern is on the bottom half of the cover. A gold depiction of Jubilee Hall at Fisk University is at center.

Topic

African American

Education

Folk (Music)

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

Singers (Musicians)

Spirituals (Music)

United States--History--1865-1921

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture