American Philosophical Society
Songs, 1822-1823, for guitar and piano
Peale, Franklin, 1795-1870
Mss.787.61.P312a
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2 volume(s)
2 volumes, 111 p.
1822-1823
One volume contains songs for guitar and piano, the other compositions and arrangements for guitar. Peale and his wife copied some, if not all, from the works of various composers.
2 volumes, 111 p.
LH-MV-E-11 (787.61 P312a/s)
English .
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Early American History Note
These two volumes contain musical scores compiled by Franklin Peale, son of Charles Willson Peale, and his wife in 1823. The lyrics of the songs may be of interest to folklorists and cultural historians.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Purchased and accessioned, 1952 (1952 90444).
Existence and Location of Copies note
These song books are also available on microfilm (Film 240, Reel 10).
Biographical/Historical note
Benjamin Franklin Peale was a son of Charles Willson Peale, and a naturalist, paleontologist, and traveler. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1833.
Songs.
Musical scores.
Music.
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