Sheet Music, "Over There"

 
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Sheet Music, "Over There"
Sheet Music, "Over There"

Sheet Music, "Over There"

Object number2017.043.62
Date1920
Associated LocationNew York City, New York
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions13 5/8 × 10 5/8 in. (34.6 × 27 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music for "Over There." Lyrics and Music by George M. Cohan. This edition is successfully intoduced by Nora Bayes. Popular with the United States military and public during both world wars. Published by William Jerome Publishing in 1920. Corporation It was a patriotic song designed to galvanize American young men to enlist in the army and fight the "Hun". The cover is in reds, white and blues, with a bold title. The center image is a man saluting in a flamboyant/ theatrical sailor uniform.

    The back cover is an advertisment with sample selection of sheet music.
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