Song of the Contraband lyrics, [ca. 1863].

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Song of the Contraband lyrics, [ca. 1863].

The collection consists of the lyrics of Song of the Contraband [ca. 1863] supposedly written by Henry Clay Work.

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Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884

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"Work, Henry Clay (1 Oct. 1832-8 June 1884), songwriter, was born in Middletown, Connecticut, the son of Alanson Work and Aurelia (maiden name unknown)... He married Sarah Parker in January 1857, and they had four children. He continued to write popular songs suitable for either the parlor or the minstrel show stage... Work was most productive from 1861 to 1866, and many of the songs for which he was known were composed then. Although he published songs regularly from 1866 to 1869,...