Songbook: I Hear American Singing

Name/Title

Songbook: I Hear American Singing

Entry/Object ID

20.24

Secondary Title

55 Community Songs; Liberty Edition 100 Songs.

Description

Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". The image is a vintage cover for a songbook titled "I Hear America Singing," featuring the "Liberty Edition" with 100 songs, published by C.C. Birchard & Co. from Boston, Massachusetts, displaying a detailed illustration of a large crowd gathered around a bandstand, and prominently advertising "55 Community Songs" on a textured, brown background. Index: The image displays an index page titled "Index of Songs," listing various song titles along with their corresponding page numbers, formatting the content in two columns with distinct headings for songs and page numbers; the listed songs include "America" on page 6, "Jingle Bells" on page 53, "Old Black Joe" on page 13, and "Silent Night" on page 53, showcasing a diverse selection of songs categorized alphabetically by their titles, encompassing themes related to farming, clubs, holidays, etc.

Context

Songbook used for various types of county organizations such as FFA and 4-H.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Book, Song

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

September 10, 2025

Update Date

September 10, 2025