Marion Heard song books, after 1840

Summary

Creator:

Heard, Marion

Date:

after 1840

Extent:

1 folder(s) (2 song books)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Marion Heard song books, ms 1166. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two commonplace books (undated) belonging to Marion Heard. The books contain handwritten words to many popular songs of the day and some very obscure and perhaps locally written songs. An index is located in the back of the first volume listing such titles of "Carolina & Georgia Boys," "Green Old Hills," and "Sailor Boys Carol."

Biographical / historical:

Marion Heard lived in Oglethorpe County, Georgia during the 19th century.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Songs.
Commonplace-books.

Preferred citation:

Marion Heard song books, ms 1166. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.