Manuscript Collection
Civil War Song - Accession 56 - M26 (38)
Files
Identifier
Accession 56 - M26 (38)
Inclusive Dates
1860s
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
3 pieces
Language
English
Historical Note
The Bonnie Blue Flag is an 1861 marching song associated with the Confederate States of America. The words were written by the Ulster-Scots entertainer Harry McCarthy, with the melody taken from the song "The Irish Jaunting Car". The song's title refers to the unofficial first flag of the Confederacy.
Scope and Content Note
The Civil War Song consists of a photocopy of handwritten lyrics of the American Civil War song entitled, “The Bonny Blue Flag”. This document was produced in the 1860s.
Provenance
The Civil War Song was donated by Pam Trotter on August 9, 1976.
Keywords
American Civil War, Songs, American Patriotic Songs, Lyrics
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Civil War Song - Accession 56 - M26 (38)". Finding Aid 134.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/134
LC Subject Headings
War songs--Confederate States of America; Confederate States of America--Songs and music; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and music
