To Whom It May Concern, Hello, My name is Archie Peterson and I am writing in regards on a piece of Titanic sheet music that I own. The piece is from 1912 and is called, "Just as the ship went down". I am interested if anyone has any further information on this piece because I have an original signed and dated copy of it. I have been searching for years on any kind of information but with little to no luck. I have found a couple of originals in museums and in special collections at a couple of major collages. Like I said it is dated 1912 in what looks like to be pencil with a signature of one Floy A. Yokum. I have searched many times for any information on this person but with no luck. If you could give me any information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you
Dave Gittins
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There seems to be nothing much online other than what is on the title page. There are midi and wav files of it on this site. While hunting about I found this little gem.
Just as the Ship Went Down Titanic Playerpiano - YouTube
Just as the Ship Went Down Titanic Playerpiano - YouTube
Dave Gittins
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To add to the fun, the author of the words was also known as Edith Maida Sturges. She was a hack poet, who seems to have left only one book of verse called Insurrection and other Poems. You can read it here. Insurrection (Open Library) There's a photo of the author trying to look glamorous.
Dave Gittins
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Here's the lowdown on Bernie Adler, who enjoyed moderate success in his day. It mentions that Just as the Ship Went Down was his last published work.
Bernard Aal Adler
Bernard Aal Adler
