TUFTS UNIVERSITY Vintage Song Sheet c 1931 \"The Barnum Song\" - Original For Sale

*** Genuine Vintage Original Song Sheet! ***Tufts University Song c 1931 \"The Barnum Song\"
\"Oh, once upon a time, in no very distant clime, There lived a man named Barnum. His initials were P.T., and it well worthwhile be, For all of you to larn \'em, larn \'em. P.T. Barnum! Who was P.T. Barnum? The first in tents, and consequently hence, the first in the realm of dollars and cents; The first to know that a \"real fine show\" must own a genuine Jumbo. A good trustee, as anyone may see, for mighty few like him there be; The first to come with the needful sum to found our college museum. P.T. Barnum!!\"
Genuinevintage sheet music and lyrics to this historic and descriptive Tufts University (then known as Tufts College) -- an homage to the school\'s most famous benefactor! Three colorful verses!A note at the top of the page reads: \"P.T. Barnum was a trustee of Tufts, and his gifts to the College include not only the skin of the celebrated Jumbo but the Barnum Museum of Natural History, where Jumbo adorns the Entrance Hall.\"Taken directly from an oldbook published in 1931 of college alma mater andpep songs, these are two beautiful, cream-colored pages lightly tinged with the golden burnish that comes only with the passing years.
This original song sheet is over 90 years old and has survived the decades in fantastic condition.Two pages, both on the fronts so you can see the whole song for framing.Song credit at top: \"JL.R. Lewis.\"Date at bottom of music: \"Copyright, 1895, B.R. Wood Music Co., and used by permission of hte composer.\"The page is approx. 6\" x 9\"-- perfect for framing.What an impressive piece of historyfor a Tufts alum!Thanks for looking!!Your item will be shipped in a sturdy, protective stiff mailer via USPS First Class Mail for $2.75.FREE SHIPPING ON UNLIMITED ADDITIONAL SONGS!Buy as many song sheets as you like, all will be sent together for a single shipping charge! Click here to visit my store and do a search for schools of friends, family, co-workers ... School song sheets make awesome gifts!
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