"Words and music by Mrs. Lily Schlesinger"; The color represented in the digital image may differ significantly from the original and may not contain annotations. For annotation information, please contact Music Services.
"Words and Music by Ella Van Fossen" "Endorsed by Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, U.S.N." "UNITED STATES SHIP MINNESOTA. SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, May 3 1908. MISS ELLA VAN FOSSEN, Fruitvale, California. My dear Miss Van Fossen: Your song, entitled 'Sons of the U.S.A' has been duly received and I think it excellent: every line breathes nothing but the purest patriotism, and my earnest wish is that every man, woman and child in our beloved Country may be imbued with the full spirit of your beautiful song. Yours with respect, (signed) CHARLES M. THOMAS"--Cover; Inside cover blank; The color represented in the digital image may differ significantly from the original and may not contain annotations. For annotation information, please contact Music Services.
