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Ester Finley Dodson shape-note song book
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Ester Finley Dodson shape-note song book | |
| Creator: Dodson, Ester Arganis Finley, 1869-1937 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1835 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) 1 songbook | |
| Collection Number: ms3944 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The song book is composed in the shape-note system, which was designed to teach sight-reading and enable users to sing complex, sophisticated music.
For more information on shapenote singing, see the article The Sacred Harp.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one song book dated 1835 belonging to Ester Finley Dodson.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Ester Finley Dodson shape-note song book, ms 3944, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.