DeRee, Alvia O., 1896-1970

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1896-06-07 - 1970-10-06

Biography

Composer of "The Bright Fiery Cross," a song written for the Ku Klux Klan.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

"The Bright Fiery Cross. Our Song", 1913

Item

Identifier: 1993.001.1.22

Scope and Contents

"The Bright Fiery Cross. Our Song". Music composed by Rev. George Bennard and lyrics by Alvia O. DeRee. Sheet music illustrated cover features a bright red cross at center page on a Prussian blue background; the foot of the cross is surrounded by eight tiny robed and hooded figures, four on each side.

Dates: Copyright: 1913

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Ku Klux Klan (KKK) collection / Citizenship

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Subject: Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) -- Songs and music. X