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De Captain of de Coontown Guards

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@ Music Division. The New York Public Library

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On cover: Another "Leader of Co. B." Comic march song refrain.Summary: In stereotyped ethnic language, the narrator describes an African American regiment that sets up and cleans a camp; the women are attracted to the camp, but the finest of all is the Captain; the women are attracted to him and he like them.Cover includes an unidentified photograph, probably of Dave Reed Jr.Cover drawing show a stereotyped image of an African American soldier in front of two tents. One tent has two feet extruding from its bottom.
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Scores
Created Date:
1897
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American popular songs

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Music Division. The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library