Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Leona Stephens Hollister wrote the words and music to "Somewhere in Maine," published in 1927 by Cressey & Allen of Portland.
The cover of the sheet music notes that the song was featured on Keith's Circuit by Stephens and Hollister.
The song is about someone looking forward to going to Maine for the summer. The words include:"I'm go'n' to stay, I'm go'n' to play, I'm go'n' to live in the woods till winter comes again ... Somewhere in Maine. I'm go'n' to Maine."
The back of the sheet music features the first page of a song "Sebago" and the heading "Try this over on your piano."
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About This Item
- Title: 'Somewhere in Maine,' Portland, 1927
- Creator: Leona Stephens Hollister
- Creation Date: 1927
- Subject Date: 1927
- Location: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 30.2 cm x 23.2 cm
- Local Code: Sheet Music 55
- Object Type: Text and Image
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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