Library Campaign Song

Library Campaign Song (HM2E8J)

Location: Frederick, MD 21701 Frederick County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 24.684', W 77° 24.759'

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(Tune-Battle Hymn of the Republic)

—By Clifford B. Holland —

We have here in our town a colored library,
Run by those who wish to learn you; what is best to read.
Books of all descriptions you will find upon the shelves;
of the Free Colored Library.
Chorus

We are working for a hundred dollars strong
Who will be the first to help the cause along;
Everyone can do their bit so please don't be alarmed
for the Free Colored Library.

In Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen, at One One Three Ice Street
A few did pledge themselves upon a certain night to meet;
And success has followed in the work as you can see;
of the Free Colored Library.
Chorus

Books by men like Washington, Du Bois, and Dunbar;
Kelly, Miller, Norris and Joseph, Gorden, Bryant
And Many other writers too, you are sure to find
At the Free Colored Library.
Chorus

You will also find on file colored papers too;
Such as Afro-American, BEE and Colored Man,
Eagle and Defender, now all of this is true;
at the Free Colored Library.
Chorus

Fairy tales for children such as Old Mother Goose;
Who killed Cock Robin and Little Red Riding Hood.
Tales of a Winter Night and many more as good
At the Free Colored Library.
Chorus


In 1917, black residents sang these



lyrics to the tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in an effort to raise funds for improving their "Separate But Equal" library.
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HM NumberHM2E8J
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Placed ByCity of Frederick
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Date Added Monday, February 11th, 2019 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 292287 N 4365209
Decimal Degrees39.41140000, -77.41265000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 24.684', W 77° 24.759'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 24' 41.04" N, 77° 24' 45.54" W
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Area Code(s)301, 410, 240
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 120 Ice St, Frederick MD 21701, US
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