'Jack O' Lantern', 1901. 'The Will-o'-Wisp Song, the Hit of "Liberty Belles"; as sung by Etta Butler; words by Harry B. Smith, music by Mae Anwerda Supplement of the New York Journal and Advertiser'. 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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