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The Civil War Sheet Music Collection at the Library of Congress consists of over 2500 pieces culled from the Library's collections, all related to and published during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Many of the lyrics found within these pieces relay narratives of the time and thus provide a unique historical perspective to those researching the period. Additionally, many of the sheet music covers are noteworthy for their visual representations of historical figures and American sentiments during the war. This sampling from the Library's collection includes a selection of Union and Confederate sheet music, as well as 24 pieces by, about, and depicting the women and children left behind as soldiers braved the battlefields.

Civil War Sheet Music Collection Library of Congress

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The Civil War Sheet Music Collection at the Library of Congress consists of over 2500 pieces culled from the Library's collections, all related to and published during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Many of the lyrics found within these pieces relay narratives of the time and thus provide a unique historical perspective to those researching the period. Additionally, many of the sheet music covers are noteworthy for their visual representations of historical figures and American sentiments during the war. This sampling from the Library's collection includes a selection of Union and Confederate sheet music, as well as 24 pieces by, about, and depicting the women and children left behind as soldiers braved the battlefields.

    Who'll Protect My Children Now

    Who'll Protect My Children Now

    Union Side, 1865. Composed by Hubert P. Main.

    What Will They Tell Our Children When This Sad War is O'er

    What Will They Tell Our Children When This Sad War is O'er

    Union side, 1864. Composed by J.W. Hobbs.

    Wait Until the War is Over

    Wait Until the War is Over

    Union side, 1864. Composed by T.M. Todd.

    The Young Patriots

    The Young Patriots

    Union side, 1862. Composed by E. Mack.

    The Soliders Loved Ones

    The Soliders Loved Ones

    Union side, 1864. Composed by J.H. Whittemore.

    The Soldier's Vision

    The Soldier's Vision

    Union side, 1862. Composed by C. Everest.

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