Date Original
1861
Description
This collection contains photocopies of the sheet music of "The Bonnie Blue Flag" and a newspaper article, published in Jackson, Mississippi, about the song.
Biographical/Historical Note
The song "The Bonnie Blue Flag" was written by Harry Macarthy, an Arkansas comedian, after news of Mississippi's secession from the Union. Macarthy was performing in Jackson, Mississippi, when he witnessed joy and jubilation as the flag of the Confederacy was unfurled. He was so moved he composed this song, which became an anthem of the South.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Mississippi
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.006.024a
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Civil War song," Bonnie Blue Flag" [photocopy], SMC.006.024a
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Civil War song, "Bonnie Blue Flag" [photocopy], Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
