Gospel Hymns No. 2

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Date: 1876

Composed by: Philip Paul Bliss, American, 1838 - 1876; Ira D. Sankey, American
Owned by: Harriet Tubman, American, 1822 - 1913

Caption: Gospel Hymns No. 2, by P. P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, Harriet Tubman’s personal book of hymns.
Description: Book of hymns by P.P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, 112-pages, discolored cover with black printing, text and binding. Text reads "Gospel hymns No. 2, BY PP. BLISS AND IRA D. SANKEY AS USED BY THEM IN GOSPEL MEETINGS."

Topic: African American; Christianity; Emancipation; Freedom; Gospel (Music); Prayer; Religion; Slavery; The Black Church; U.S. History, 1865-1921

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Books and Published Materials
Exhibition: Slavery and Freedom
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.50.25

Type: books

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: ink on paper, cardboard
Dimensions: H x W x D: 8 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 9/16 in. (20.8 x 13.7 x 1.4 cm)

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a64225cc-6a01-409e-b211-62ecc070fdbf

Record ID: nmaahc_2009.50.25