File - Folk songs and patriotic songs | McCord Museum

File

Folk songs and patriotic songs

Date [1816-1964]

Dimensions7.9 cm of textual records

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents

Object NumberC156/C1.1,2

DivisionArchives - Textual Archives

CollectionMcCord

Scope and Content

This file is made up of song collections and sheet music for patriotic, folk and children's songs, and Christmas carols.

The majority of the compositions feature Canada, its history, specific events, and elements of its industrial landscape. There are pieces like the Victoria Bridge Galop, composed by William Carey, the Grand Trunk Celebration Waltzes, composed by Charles D'Albert, and Welcome to Canada, a song dedicated to the Prince of Wales.

Notes

Source of title proper: Based on the contents of the file.

Language: The documents are in English and French, but primarily in English.

Last update: August 30, 2017

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