Provides a directory of links to resources on the music of the United States, including African American traditions.

Dedicated to highlighting the history of Vaudeville during the period from 1870s to 1920s. Search by keyword or subject.

Focuses on music played during the United States Civil War. Includes fife music, songs, musicians, drum music and bugle calls.

Offers a chronological list of Foster's songs, including the wildly popular 19th-century standard, "Oh! Susanna."

Duke University's Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library offers images of sheet music from many genres housed in the collection.

Smithsonian-produced series for public television explores musical culture along the course of the Mississippi River.

Browse the Library of Congress's collection of over 47,000 pieces of sheet music copyrighted between the years 1870-1885.

Provides an introduction to sheet music for 19th-century political tunes. Read sample lyrics and view examples of cover illustrations.

Examines artists and songs that have contributed to the development of the Country Music genre. Includes a timeline.

Offers an illustrated guide to the music of the United States. Link to the Library's home page and resources on dance and theater.

Exhibit subtitled "Music in American Life" focuses on local forms of music. Essays, images, and sound clips are organized by such genres as protest songs and spirituals.