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When Colleges Sang by J Lloyd Winstead
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Read 2 times. Last read May 21, 2014 to June 8, 2014.


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Finished Reading (Hardcover Edition)
May 21, 2014 – Started Reading
May 21, 2014 – Shelved
May 21, 2014 –
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May 29, 2014 – Shelved (Hardcover Edition)
June 8, 2014 – Finished Reading
June 9, 2014 –
100.0% "Comprehensive but dry. There are little bursts of life from some of the anecdotes, but to hint at the existence of "obscene songs" and then not actually describe them is a shame. Still, a good reference that captures the origins of singing, not just of various glee clubs and choirs."

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