Attributed to
Miller, Lindley, American, 1834 - 1864
Printed by
Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments, 1863 - 1865
Subject of
1st Arkansas Regiment Volunteer Infantry (African Descent), 1863 - 1866
Date
1864
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (19.1 × 10.5 cm)
Description
This sheet of paper contains printed lyrics for "Song of the First of Arkansas." The song is set to the tune of the Methodist hymn "Say, Brothers, Will You Meet Us." The lyrics were printed by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. The reverse of the paper is blank.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
songs
Topic
Emancipation
Military
Popular music
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.174.12
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52dcc1c10-2041-4623-8508-3f60c451d402

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