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Book, WWI, Songs of the Soldiers and Sailors, U.S.Scope and Content
This is a 64 page (stapled) songbook measuring 4" x 5" with tan linen fabric covers. Issued by the Commissions on Training Camp Activities of the Army and Navy Departments.
First Edition, "Copyright applied for." The price was 25 cents to the public and 15 cents to those in the service.
Containing a table of contents and a quote by Walt Whitman, this compilation of songs doesn't have a particular author/writer, but indicates the government printing office in Washington, was responsible for this publication dated 1917.
The book contains a picture of a group of servicemen from both the Army and Navy.
The first page has written in pencil; Miss Lilah Peachey of R.R. #3, East Waupun, Wisc. On the back cover is written; Miss Esther Peachey, Waupun, Wis. Box 173 B.
