Description
Hardcover is worn and fraying. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “Singing Teen-agers: Songs for Youth” offers a delightful glimpse into the musical education of America’s youth in the mid-20th century. Published in 1953, this songbook was a collaborative effort by educators Lilla Belle Pitts, Mabelle Glenn, Lorrain E. Watters, and Louis G. Wersen. Its purpose was to provide a curated collection of songs suitable for teenage voices, reflecting the era’s emphasis on music as a means of character development and community building. Beyond the standard patriotic and folk tunes, the songbook likely included popular hits of the day, allowing young singers to engage with the contemporary musical landscape. While the exterior shows signs of heavy use, the clean pages and secure binding suggest this copy was treasured by generations of music students. For collectors, it represents a charming artifact of postwar Americana and the evolving role of music in public education.
