'Stay in your own backyard', 1899. 'Sung with Great Success by Louise Dresser; Pathetic Ballad & Refrain; Band, Orchestra, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar; words by Karl Kennett, music by Lynn Udal'. From a collection of sheet music, some examples of which depict African Americans in a derogatory way. Other examples are songs by white musicians purporting to be black.

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