| Composer: | Griffin, G. W. H. (George W. H.) 1829-1879 |
| Alternate title: | Poor old slave; arr.
Tis just one year ago to day, that I remember well
Poor old slave has gone to rest. |
| Lyrics: | 'Tis just one year ago to day, that I remember well (first line of text)
Poor old slave has gone to rest (first line of chorus) |
| Contributors: | E. H. F.
Ball, S. B.
Greene, H. F.
Ordway's Aeolians | |
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| Publisher: | G.P. Reed & Co. |
| Publication Date: | 1851 |
| Description: | Poor old slave / words and melody by G.W.H. Griffin ; arranged for the piano by E.H.F.
For voice, men's chorus (TTBB), and piano.
Arranger's name appears as E.M.F. in caption.
"Respectfully dedicated to S.B. Ball, the celebrated tenor of Ordway's Aeolian Vocalists".
Illustration: engraving of Afro-American man leaning on cane / Greene, Sc.
First line of text: 'Tis just one year ago to day, that I remember well.
First line of chorus: The poor old slave has gone to rest.
Verse [3] printed as text at bottom of p. 5.
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| Format: | 1 score (5 p.) : ill. ; 33 cm. |
| Subjects: | Songs with piano
African Americans--Songs and music
Slavery--United States--Songs and music
Popular music--United States |
| Copyright: | Permissions/Copyright Statement for Sheet Music |
| Digital ID: | dpl-hac-00033.dc |
| OCLC Record ID: | 37734245 |
