Are They Going to Hang My Papa?
Song
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"Are They Going To Hang My Papa?" is a labor song in support of Bill Haywood, Charles Moyer and George Pettibone, then on trial for the murder of Frank Steunenberg.[1][2] It is written from the viewpoint of Haywood's daughter, "little Henrietta".[3] The miners were acquitted.
| "Are They Going To Hang My Papa?" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Written | 1907 |
| Published | 1907 |
| Songwriter | Owen Spendthrift |
The author, "Owen Spendthrift", is usually thought to be a pseudonym, but the name is also found as the author of the words to a Scott Joplin song, "When Your Hair is Like the Snow", also written in 1907.
