Written by
Marsh, J. B. T., American, 1840 - 1887
Subject of
Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871
Date
1883
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)
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.
Place depicted
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Type
hardcover books
Topic
Education
Folk (Music)
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
Singers (Musicians)
Spirituals (Music)
U.S. 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
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2b58125-ffc4-4bb1-91ba-ec815b0b5c93

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