On the banks of the Wabash, far away
Subject(s): Popular music, Santiago, Battle of (Cuba : 1898), Santiago, Battle of (Santiago de Cuba, Cuba : 1898), Spanish-American War (1898), United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st
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Sheet music for “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” a popular song of the 19th century. This edition of the song highlights an event related to the song and the Spanish-American War. Edward Marshall, a New York Journal reporter, was embedded with the 1st Volunteer Cavalry, popularly known as the Rough Riders, and was wounded at the Battle of Santiago. As Marshall was carried from the field he sang “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away.” The cover features an illustration of a river scene and a photograph of Marshall with a description of his actions.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1898
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Rough Rider (May 1898 to September 1898)
Repository
Dr. Danny O. Crew Collection of American Political Sheet Music
Page Count
8
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Dr. Danny O. Crew and the Theodore Roosevelt Center. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
On the banks of the Wabash, far away. [1898]. Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293295. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dresser, Paul, 1858-1906. On the banks of the Wabash, far away. [1898]. Multi-image.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293295.
APA:
Dresser, Paul, 1858-1906., [1898]. On the banks of the Wabash, far away.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293295.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
APA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
