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GUEST,Bob Coltman Origins: Portland County Jail (20) Origins: pre-1927 Portland County Jail 19 Jul 13

Does anyone know any information about "Portland County Jail" *earlier* than 1927?

That's when Carl Sandburg published the basic four verses in The American Songbag.

This song seems distinct from the other "(place name) Jail" songs such as "K.C. County Jail," Dallas County Jail," etc. discussed in earlier threads on this subject.

None of the Sandburg verses have much in common with the other jail songs I have been able to find.

So if you know anything pre-1927 about "Portland County Jail" (earlier versions, history of the song) it would be much appreciated.

Thanks! Bob

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