Goodbye to All, Goodbye.

Publication

McKinley Birthplace Museum

Front

Name/Title

Goodbye to All, Goodbye.

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1484

Description

This item is a book of music written for Ida McKinley and the people. Words and music by J. Reginald MacEachron. The front has a painting of six carnations. Published by The C.W. Marvin Publishing Co., Detroit, Michigan. The following information is taken from: The Delineator, Volume 59 edited by R. S. O'Loughlin, H. F. Montgomery, Charles Dwyer https://books.google.com/books?id=cTtRAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA895&lpg=PA895&dq=MacEachron,+Reginald&source=bl&ots=POhgJ3_mdS&sig=luwmDFn3WLS2eOL48-jIuO_d41k&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj-j9qYjNPaAhVS-6wKHYbyBHw4HhDoAQgmMAA#v=onepage&q=MacEachron%2C%20Reginald&f=false "Mrs. McKinley's Letter My dear Mr. Mac Eachron Mrs. McKinley wishes me to write and thank you for the copy of "Goodby all goodbye which she appreciates very much with many thanks believe me, Sincerely Mary Barber "Good-Bye to All, Good-Bye," is the title of a beautiful song, words and music by J. Reginald MacEachron, C. W. Marvin Publishing Company, Detroit. The composition is of rare excellence, both words and music. It was suggested by and the theme is based upon the last words of tne late President McKinley, and the refrain introduces a phrase of the late President's favorite hymn, "Nearer, My God to Thee." The first stanza reads: '* Nearer. My God, to Thee, How beautiful to know That when our souls have passed away it is to Him we go. Upon a snowy pillow lay a man with dimming eye. Waiting for the end to come to bid his friends good-bye. While others wept in sorrow, he smiled a peaceful smile; And thinking,of his future home, he murmurs all the while. 'Nearer, My God, to Thee,' * Thy will be done,' It is His will, not mine,' " etc. The music has fine harmonies, and is suitable for parlor or church. The title page is embellished with carnations, the late President's favorite flower. If not obtainable at music stores, we will send, postpaid, for 25 cents. C. W. MARVIN PUBLISHING COMPANY 24 Marvin Building, Detroit, Mich. " The front has a painting of six carnations.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL