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
Written Music
Type
sheet music
Topic
Associations and institutions
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
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0d7a576-c0c7-449e-a2a9-6f5391645561

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