Man Behind the Gun March

Publication

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Front: Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origsize: 10 3/4 x 13 1/2 inch; Origformat: Artifact
Front

Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origsize: 10 3/4 x 13 1/2 inch; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Man Behind the Gun March

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1485

Description

This item is a book of music written by John Philip Sousa. The front contains a portrait of a soldier in front of an American flag, and it is titled "The Man Behind the Gun." Also, the front reads, "March from 'Chris and the Wonderful Lamp.'" The back of the book contains other works by Sousa. Published by the John Church Company, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, Leipsie, and London. "This sheet music is for the song “The Man Behind the Gun” March. The song was composed by John Philip Sousa, and published by The John Church Company in 1899. The cover features an illustrated portrait of John Philip Sousa with a rope tied to an anchor in front of a flag of stars. The song was part of the musical “Chris and the Wonderful Lamp,” which Sousa wrote the music for. " * *The National Museum of American History, http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_670690 Front contains a portrait of a soldier in front of an American flag.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL