Daniel Decatur Emmett - Dixie land, 1899 Feb. 22.

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Daniel Decatur Emmett - Dixie land, 1899 Feb. 22.

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The collection consists of an autograph manuscript copy of Dan Emmett's song "Dixie land," which was written on 22 February 1899 at Conshocton, Ohio. The recto comprises voice and chorus for the minstrel arrangement while the verso lists the lyrics for five stanzas. This copy has words only; there is no musical notation. (21 1/2 X 26 1/2 cm.) Accompanying the sheet is the quill pen used to make the copy. In addition, the collection contains newspaper clippings, off-prints, brochures, and photocopies of other materials relating to Emmett and his famous work. There is also an early recording of "Dixie" by Mabel Garrison and the Victor Male Quartet for Victoria Records.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7282479

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Orpheus Quartet (Vocal group)

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Emmett, Daniel Decatur, 1815-1904

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Songwriter and mistrel from Mount Vernon, Ohio. From the description of Daniel Decatur Emmet papers, 1830-1900. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 45803324 Daniel D. Emmett wrote the popular song "Dixie." From the description of Broadside, ca. 1859. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49342458 American composer and minstrel performer. From the description of I wish I was in Dixie's land, 1859. (Cornell University...

Garrison, Mabel, 1886-1963

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Victoria Records

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