Songs and music

First line: Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord. Cover title. A metrical version of Lincoln's first Thanksgiving proclamation; music by William Augustus Muhlenberg. English words; 1st verse printed between the lines of music and verses 1-9 printed as text following the music. FAU copy has lyricist's name inscribed on the front cover, which reads: "By Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg of New York." FAU copy has inscription: To the New Jersey Historical Society, from S. Alofsen. Jersey City, May 17. 1864.
Summary: A national hymn, in response to the proclamation of the President of the United States, recommending a general thanksgiving on November 26, 1863.

The Sephardic ballad collection contains ballads of varying themes, many of which have been forgotten in Spain, where they were originally sung by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. A popular theme within this genre is that of women committing adultery and transgressions which in many of the ballads is punishable by death. A brief history of the Sephardic Jews and their literary and oral tradition is included. An emphasis is placed on women's role in ballad tradition and the importance of transculturation and mimesis within the oral tradition, both significant to the survival of a tradition that has been continued for over five centuries, encompassing various regions around the world. The analysis focuses on two ballads in particular ; the "Celestine Romance", which shares a similar plot to La Celestina, written by Fernando de Rojas, and the ballad of "The Adulteress", a popular ballad within several traditions.