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"You Must Shun Ole Satan" Sheet Music

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-048

Scope and Content

This collection contains sheet music to the spiritual "You Must Shun Ole Satan", and artwork from similar songs. The "You Must Shun Ole Satan" cover illusrates a Black congregation and a member with Satan on his back. The music for this song is 3 pages, but there are another two pages of great artwork used to promote other songs. "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" shows an old Black man longing for his Virginia youth, and "De Golden Wedding" shows an active wedding reception with Black people dancing.

Dates

  • 1881

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder)

Abstract

This collection contains sheet music to the spiritual "You Must Shun Ole Satan", and artwork from similar songs.

Source of Acquisition

The "You Must Shun Ole Satan" Sheet Music was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in May 2014.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the "You Must Shun Ole Satan" Sheet Music by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the "You Must Shun Ole Satan" Sheet Music was completed in June 2023.

Title
"You Must Shun Ole Satan" Sheet Music, 1881
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308