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Record 4794/5355
Copyright Marblehead Historical Commission
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Collection Lausier Collection
Date ca. 1895
Abstract A single sheet with the bolderized words to Marcia M. Selman's verses to Marblehead Forever.
In the chorus where the original version has "wiskey's bondage" this version has "all dishonor"

and for the third verse where Ms. Selman wrote:

"Then up and do your duty! Too long ingloriously
Did we sleep while Rum held undisputed sway
Now, Rally with your ballots, and let his hirelings see
That when first we drove him out he went to stay"

This version has:

"Then rouse we at the summons that rings in Freedom's call!
'Tis our battle, sons of men whose blood was shed
'Neath he banner in the good old time! Let life or death befall,
We defend the flag in good old Marblehead!"

Home Location HZ Box 18X13 Foxtrot Shelf#3
Object ID 2010-036-00197
Object Name Poem
People Selman, Marcia M.
Osborne,John
Search Terms Marblehead Forever
Title Marblehead Forever
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Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)     historic@marblehead.org
Last modified on: February 22, 2013