"Root Hog or Die! No. 2."., No date found in GAMMS

File — Box: 3, Folder: 167

Identifier: 71373

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The American Song Sheet Collection comprises a relatively cohesive group of 234 song sheets published in the United States (and principally in New York, by de Marsan) in the 1850's and during the early years of the Civil War. There are songs of African American interest, a few relating to events in the Civil War, and at least one exploiting a German accented singer. But of principal note are the fairly large number of songs dealing with the immigrant Irish or their native land, from "The Wearing of the Green" to numbers now wholly unfamiliar. Although the collection numbers only about a tenth of that listed in Wolf's bibliography, it includes a considerable number of items not listed in that standard source.

Dates

No date found in GAMMS

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/04/01

Container Summary

Song sheet titled "Root Hog or Die! No. 2." First line, "The greatest old Nigger that I ever did see." 4 verses and chorus. Composed and sung with unbounded applause by Richard J. McGowan, the world renowned champion banjoist. New York: Andrews, n.d. Border: Typographical ornament. Wolf 2026a.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

"ROOT HOG OR DIE. NO. 2." - SONG SHEET - ANDREWS (PUB.) - N.D.: Printed Item

SONG SHEET - "ROOT HOG OR DIE. NO 2." - ANDREWS (PUB.) - N.D.: Printed Item

ANDREWS (PUB.) - SONG SHEET: "ROOT HOG OR DIE! NO. 2." - N.D.: Printed Item

MCGOWAN, RICHARD J. - COMPOSER AND SINGER - "ROOT HOG OR DIE! NO. 2.": Printed Item