1. Creator/Author:
  2. L. M. Dawn (2)

Farewell Father, Friend and Guardian

Creator:
Geo. F. Root, L. M. Dawn, Root & Cady
Location:
Illinois, Cook County, Chicago
Origin Date:
1865
Materials:
paper
Item ID:
71.2009.083.0083
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Sheet Music

Description

This is a piece of sheet music for the song, "Farewell Father, Friend and Guardian." The cover is plain with a simple black border centered on the cover. Within the border the title is printed in black lettering near the center. "We Mourn the Nation's Dead. Abraham Lincoln, President, assassinated in Washington, April 14, 1865" is printed above the title. Publishing information is printed near the bottom of the cover. 1 score (5 p.) For voice and piano. First line: All our land is draped in mourning. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum.