Image Title

:  The old flag never touched the ground / words by J. W. Johnson & Bob Cole ; music by Rosamond Johnson.

Alternate Title(s)

: The old flag never touched the ground. [first line of chorus] Title 2.) When the cry came "Off to war!" [first line]

Creator(s)

: Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938 -- Lyricist
Johnson, J. Rosamond (John Rosamond), 1873-1954 -- Composer
Cole, Bob, 1868-1911 -- Lyricist

Specific Material Type

: music

Item Physical Description

: 1 score (8 p.) ; 28 cm.

Notes

: Dedication: Respectfully dedicated to Sergeant Carney of the 54th Mass. Note 2.) Descriptive subtitle: Patriotic march song. Note 3.) On cover: Photograph of Cole & Johnson. Note 4.) The Shoo-fly Regiment. [musical]

Source

: American popular songs. / Sheet music, 1901

Location

: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts / Music Division

Digital ID

: 1994022

Record ID

: 1932192

Digital Item Published

: 2-23-2011; updated 3-25-2011