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Brennan, James Alexander, 1885-1956

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1885-11-18 - 1956-08-24

Biography

James Alexander Brennan was an American songwriter. Sometimes identified as Jas. H. Brennan, he collaborated with lyricist Jack Caddigan on several songs published by Leo Feist and Oliver E. Story.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Dreaming Sweet Dreams of Mother, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.1
Scope and Contents

By the writers of "The Rose of No Mans Land" and "We're All Going Calling on the Kaiser".

Dates: Copyright: 1918

The Rose of No Man's Land, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.3
Scope and Contents

Sheet music score. "Dedicated to American Red Cross Nurses."

Dates: Copyright: 1918

The Rose of No Man's Land, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.3 version A
Scope and Contents

Noted as being the Patriotic War Edition, printed in a smaller size with the intention of saving paper.

Dates: Copyright: 1918

The Rose of No Man's Land, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.3 version B
Scope and Contents

Noted as being the Patriotic War Edition, printed in a smaller size with the intention of saving paper.

Dates: Copyright: 1918

We're All Going Calling on the Kaiser, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.4
Scope and Contents

Note of the cover page indicates that this is a War Edition, printed in a smaller size in an effort to conserve paper.

Dates: Copyright: 1918

We're All Going Calling on the Kaiser, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

A collection of war related sheet music from the era loosely surrounding the First World War up to the period of the Second.


An artificial collection build up over several decades comprised of pieces drawn from numerous purchases, donations, and items pulled from various older collections.

Dates: Copyright: 1918