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Piano Music by Black Women
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362:"The Fickle Songster," words by H. Simpson. London: Cary & Co., 1908.
359:"The Bride," words by P. J. O'Reilly. London: Chappell & Co., 1910.
799:"Aldridge, Amanda Christina Elizabeth [pseud. Montague Ring]"
559:"Shepley [née Humphrey], Ida (1908–1975), actress and singer"
443:"'Tis Morning," words by P. L. Dunbar. London: Elkin & Co., 1925.
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728:"Amanda Aldridge, Teacher and Composer: A Life in Music"
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853:"Celebrating Amanda Aldridge"
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