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*** Genuine Vintage Original Song Sheet! ***University of Illinois Song c 1937 "By the Rivers Gently Flowing" "By the rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois, O'er thy praises verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois..."
Genuinevintage sheet music and lyrics to this historicand colorful University of Illinoisschool song!! Thisis the beloved state song of Illinois, played by the Marching Illini at school sporting events, parades, etc.The song sheet is made extra special bythe inclusion of a beautifully detailed line art rendering of the University of Illinois school seal."Learning & Labor." Gorgeous.
Taken directly from the 1937 printing of college songs published by Delta Upsilon fraternity, this song sheet is abeautiful, cream-colored page lightly tinged with the golden burnish that comes only with the passing years.
Over 80 years old, yet looks fabulous ... crisp and clean, no dog-eared corners, pencil marks or tears.Date of the DU chapter joiningIllinois is at the top: "Chapter founded 1905." Song date at the bottom: "Copyright, 1901, by Walter Howe Jones." There is also an interesting note: "The correct Alma Mater, 'Illinois Loyalty,' cannot be used as permission to use same is denied to us."Page is approx.6 1/2" x9 3/4". What a fascinating piece of historyand wonderful gift for an Illinois alum!
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