Kingdom Coming

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Title

Kingdom Coming

Subject

Sheet music
Songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Slavery
War songs
War--Songs and Music
Slaves
Minstrel Music
African Americans
Slaves--Emancipation

Description

As told from a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master flees during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect.

Creator

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

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862

Contributor

Root & Cady

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

200158
Illinois Sheet Music Collection
K-L

Coverage

Chicago

Original Format

5
34 cm

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