Author: Capron, Mary J.
Title: C.Y. F.R. U. Song No. 2
Description: S. l. (Chautauqua, NY), s. n. (Chautauquan Institution [?]), 1881. First Edition. Small leaflet, n. d. (ca 1881); 6 3/4 x 3 3/4; single sheet of cream stock, printed in black, text to recto only; a few light crease lines; in very good condition. The Chautauqua Instiution was founded in 1874 by Bishop John Heyl Vincent and inventor Lewis Miller as a teaching camp for Sunday-school teachers. In 1878, to "disseminate the organization's ideal beyond the physical confines of the institution, Bishop Vincent came up with the idea for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (C. L. S. C.) - simply, a four-year-course of required reading, which was based on the concept of local C. L. S. C reading circles. In turn, based on the above program for "grown people," the C. Y. F. R. U. (Chautauqua Young Folks' Reading Union) was established in 1881 to encourage children and to promote the right reading habits in literature, science, and arts, by providing lists of "required, suggested, and supplemental" readings. Although, not specifically recorded, it appears the union also published some songs, including the current one, which was to be sung to the air of "Rosalie, the Prairie Flower. Very good .

Keywords: Music, Reading, Youth Programs, Education


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