Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Sheet music: "I love a soldier"

An important memory for many members of Minnesota's Greatest Generation was the music of the war years. Servicemen especially enjoyed hearing American music broadcast over Allied radio stations abroad.

Many songs from World War II reflect the longing of those at home for loved ones in the service. This piece of sheet music was written by Melba Sands as a tribute to her love for her brother.

Creator: Melba Sands
Publisher: St. Paul, MN: Melba Sands
Date: 1943
Identifer: location FOLIO M1 .M6 no.477

Sheet music: "I love a soldier"
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