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Subject: Popular music


Photograph of Al Jolson Photograph of Al Jolson

A photograph of Al Jolson. The image is dated circa January 1, 1921. The photograph's physical location is MS. Coll. 1410, M, Oversize box 1, folder 21.

Photograph of Al Jolson Photograph of Al Jolson

A photograph of Al Jolson. The photograph is undated, but based on contextual clues, it's likely to be from around 1918. The image is part of the M Collection at the university library.

Sheet Music: 'Light May the Boat Row', by Jonas Phillips (New York, 1836) Sheet Music: 'Light May the Boat Row', by Jonas Phillips (New York, 1836)

Sheet music for the song 'Light May the Boat Row', composed by Jonas Phillips. Published in New York City in 1836. The sheet music indicates that the song was performed at the Park Theatre and in concerts. The composer is identified as the grandson of Jonas Phillips, who served in the Revolutionary War, and a member of an important Philadelphia family. The sheet music includes a print of Castle Garden.

Sheet Music: A Freilichs; Words and Music by J. Rumshisky Sheet Music: A Freilichs; Words and Music by J. Rumshisky

Sheet music for the song "A Freilichs," with words and music by J. Rumshisky. Arranged by an unknown arranger and sung by K. Lipzin at the Lipzin Theatre in "The White Slave." Published by the Hebrew Publishing Co. in New York, New York in 1910. Advertisements are present on the back.

Sheet Music: Selections for the Dolly Sisters, 1918 Sheet Music: Selections for the Dolly Sisters, 1918

A collection of sheet music featuring selections performed by the Dolly Sisters. The date is circa January 1, 1918. The collection includes contributions from Morris Gest and Harry Fox. This item is part of MS. Coll. 1410, M, Oversize Box 1, Folder 14.