The State Library has the official march and songs of the Bay State. In its collection are the words and/or music for these:Song
"All Hail to Massachusetts", words and music by Arthur J. Marsh, was designated by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, § 19.
Glee Club Song
"The Great State of Massachusetts", words by George A. Wells and music by J. Earl Bley, was designated by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, § 43.
Folk Song
"Massachusetts", words and music by Arlo Guthrie, was designated by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, § 20.
Patriotic Song
"Massachusetts (Because of You our Land is Free)", words and music by Bernard Davidson, was designated by Mass. Gen. Law ch. 2, § 31. News stories about the composer's efforts to have the bill signed into law are held by the Library.
Ceremonial March
"The Road to Boston", composer unknown, was designated by Mass. Gen. Law ch. 2, § 27.
Naomi Allen
Reference Librarian
