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At a Georgia campmeeting

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@ Music Division. The New York Public Library

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Cover includes a drawing a clearing within a forest; a tent is in the background; in the foreground an African American man and woman bowing to each other before engaging in dance; behind them are several other couples in various stages of dancing.Descriptive subtitle below caption title: A song in black.On cover: A characteristic march which can be used effectively as a two-step, polka or cake walk.Summary: African Americans of various characteristics gather for a camp meeting; after the meeting a hired band plays which made them happy; the music and the dancing were so nice the preacher did not think it was a sin.
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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