Origins of Our Nation’s Patriotic Songs and Their History
The article traces the origins and history of key American songs including Fort McHenry, Hail Columbia, and My Country ’Tis of Thee. It notes O. G. Sonneck of the Library of Congress as primary researcher, explains the use of English tunes like Anacreon in Heaven, and recounts how America’s patriotic repertoire formed amid 18th and 19th century debates and events. It highlights Joseph Hopkins, Rev. Samuel F. Smith, and Lowell Mason as contributors and mentions the 1832 Park Street church premiere of My Country, ’Tis of Thee.
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William C Woodbridge
Europe
Lowell Mason
Mason
Park Street
Boston
Origins and history of American national songs
Sonneck details the creation of "The Star Spangled Banner" draft by Francis Scott Key after Fort McHenry's bombardment on September 14, 1814 and its rapid public spread. He traces "Hail Columbia" music to Philip Phile and notes "America" as a still popular national air. The article also surveys "Yankee Doodle" origins from 18th century prints in America and Europe and its evolving reception through early American prints and arrangements.
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Baltimore
Marlborough
Patuxent
Patapsco
Fort McHenry
Heaven
Key
Sonneck
Francis Scott Key
Walters
Joseph Hopper Nicholson
Baltimore Patriot
Baltimore American
Columbia
Philip Phile
Philadelphia
America
Journal of Transactions
Boston
Castle Wiliam
Europe
James Aird
Glasgow
Illinois News Snapshot of War Era Local Events
Oscillating reports from state groups include the Towers Coroners' Association annual convention at Splngheld and a 45th anniversary reunion for University of Illinois alumni. The Ottawa Trotting association sets July 31 to Aug 3 with purses totaling $5,000. Local depictions cover state appointments, criminal cases, and sports.
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State Towers
State Coroners’ Association
Splngheld
Ilneis
M. B. Burwash
Wate Se Hiri
Hst
Army
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Willam Dass
A. Kasha
Ates Tor Nu Ace Media
H. B Shull
Johet Wl
Ottawa
Lrof
Rochford
Robert T. Anderson
Charles A Watterson
Smingfield
Arthur D. Burbank
Peoria
Howard T. Tuttle
East St. Loms
Stewart Campbell
John Shannon
Chicago
Kardgud
Charles R. Edwarts
State Board of Pardons
Joliet
State Penitentiary
Bert Figard
Spoon River
Abingdon
Charles L. Ritter
Mimphrysboro
Charles Carlyle
Ritter
Tlinois Knights of Pythias
Samuel Insull, Jr
Commonwealth Woison Company
Deerpath
Lake Forest
Mendota
Frank Sanders
Washington
Liberty
Joseph Ixubiak
George Burgeson
Geneva
Decatur
Springfield
National Zionist Organization
I. Steltenstein
Chautauqua
Ana
Hurst
Andrew Pepper
Christian Deubs
Manley J Mumford
Upper Alton
George Hulett
Beardstown
Ilinois River
Mississippi River
St. Lows
Hamburg
Fort Sheridan
Curious Fears of Soldiers in Trench Life
The piece details odd soldier phobias from WWI era. One fears his charcoal fire being destroyed by a shell and keeps the burner in a protected trench spot. Another fixates on bootlaces, fearing a trip and death. A third dreads woods, imagining a tree falling, while many fear losing identity disks and being buried unnamed. Some carry name scraps for recognition if killed.
Night is the only thing that can fall gracefully
A fragment from a wartime column notes that night offers grace amid ruin. A playful aside asks a woman to stop declaring her age as she jokes about becoming a grandmother at thirty two. The piece closes with a sober reminder not to waste food in wartime shortages.
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O. G.T. Sonneck
Division of Music
Library of Congress
Thebrary
Nicholson
Joseph Hopkins
France
Congress
England
Samuel F Smith
Admiral Preble
Mr. Sonneck
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Mighest Br “Bok Yea Skinner Mfg.co
Omaha
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Boston Woven Hose & Rubber CO
Cambridge
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