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Dan Kelley

Dan Kelley
Date: 1880s
This black and white photograph, taken in Providence, Rhode Island, shows composer Dan Kelley of the song "Home on the Range." Kelley a carpenter by trade was also a musician and composer for the Harlan Brothers orchestra. His musical talents and the beautiful verses from the poem "My Western Home" by Dr. Brewster Highley, set to music one of the most popular songs ever written. On June 30, 1947, "Home on the Range" was officially recognized as the state song of Kansas.

Dr. Brewster Higley

Dr. Brewster Higley
Date: 1880s
This is black and white photograph shows Dr. Brewster Higley, author of the song, "Home on the Range". It was officially recognized as the state song of Kansas on June 30, 1947.

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