Melinda May

Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864

New Orleans Serenaders (performer)
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)

31735061835421

as sung by the celebrated New Orleans Serenaders ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster.
For voice and piano, with chorus refrain.
At head of title: The beautiful Ethiopian melody.
Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850.
Miller & Beacham acquired these plates in 1853.
Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5.
Ornamental border on t.p.
"Gillingham."
Price mark 3 in five-pointed star.
First line of text: Lubly Melinda, come now my dear.
First line of chorus: Lubly Melinda, Melinda, Melinda, my sweet Melinda May!
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 396.3.

eng

1 score ([2], 3-5, [1] p.) ; 35 cm.

Miller & Beacham

Baltimore

notated music

Popular music--United States--To 1901
African Americans--Songs and music
Love songs--United States

United States

University of Pittsburgh

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