"Old Washington" music, 1924-1976
File — Box: Multi 04, Folder: 01
Scope and Contents Note
From the Collection:
This collection contains various iterations of the Washington College Song. There are some early lyrics from the early 1900s. the first published college song was in the 1909 Pegasus as “Washington Forever.” The version of “Old Washington” we sing today began in the 1920s it was written by Rev. C.L. Atwater and harmonized by W. Russell McMenamin. There have been several “Field Songs” for sporting events. This collection has various published lyrics and sheet music for the songs.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1976
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Washington College Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown MD 21620
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown MD 21620