For voice and piano. ; Title from cover. ; "The colossal minstrel organization of the world" -- cover. ; "Jas. H. Decker, manager." ; Illustrated title page in green, red, and white ; portrait of Lew Dockstader. ; "The House of Hits..." ; "J. Frew." ; Advertisement on page [2]: "Sentimental ballad "you're as welcome as the flowers in May." ; Advertisement on page [16]: "Pastime." ; Advertisement on page [17]: "Beautiful bass song "Courage"." ; Advertisement on page [18]: "A comic coon conclusion..." ; Songs in this collection are copyrighted between 1893 and 1903.
Racism in language Love--Songs and music Nostalgia Heroes Courage Songs with piano Minstrel music African Americans--Songs and music Stereotypes (Social psychology)--United States Popular music--United States Songbooks, English--United States Sheet music. (aat)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Sheet Music Entertainment Minstrels 1900's A-G T10 9 The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
This collection forms part of the Jay T. Last collection of graphic arts and social history, which was donated to the Huntington Library by Jay T. Last in 2005 as a gift in progress. The bulk of the sheet music was transferred to the Library between 2010 and 2019.
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