Collection provides a valuable record of Stephen Foster's composition process, nineteenth century life in the United States, the music business, Pittsburgh history, and Foster's legacy.
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Give this to mother
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by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., From poem by S.W. Harding., Verse 2 printed as text on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithographed battle scene depicting text of song., "Lith. of Deutz Bros., 197 William St., N.Y.", "Birch & Son"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in diamond., First line of text: Take I pray thee this small locket., First line of chorus: Take this locket soldier.
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Glendy Burk
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithograph of the Glendy Burk., "Wakelam & Bro.", Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: De Glendy Burk is mighty fast boat., First line of chorus: Ho! for Louisiana!, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 48.
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Glendy Burk
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithograph of the Glendy Burk., "Wakelam & Bro.", Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., First line of text: De Glendy Burk is mighty fast boat., First line of chorus: Ho! for Louisiana!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 189.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 48.
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Glory hally, hallelujah!
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Without music., Composer of the music is uncertain, but it is often attributed to William Steffe and was originally for a hymn known as Fort Warren; words to John Brown's body attributed to H. H. Brownell and T. B. Bishop, among others., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864., De Marsan Ethiopian border., First line: John Brown's body lies a mouldering in the grave.
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Golden dreams and fairy castles
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words by M.A. Kidder ; melody by Stephen C. Foster ; arranged by Mrs. Parkhurst., For vocal solo or duet and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Golden dreams and fairy castles., Air: We'll still keep marching on / Foster., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: The latest select music, 1864, published by Horace Waters on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Stereo.", Price mark 3 in eight-pointed star., First line of text: How many golden visions., First line of chorus: We'll still keep dreaming on., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. We'll still keep marching on.
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Golden songster
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by the author of "Put's original California songster.", Attributed to John A. Stone. cf. History of music project. A San Francisco songster, 1849-1939. San Francisco [1939], Copyright by John A. Stone., Without music; tunes indicated by title., Illustrated wrapper., "Mining localities peculiar to California": p. 63-64.
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Great Democratic song
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composed and published in honor of the recent Democratic victory., Without music., Within type ornament border., Air--"Old folks at home" / [Stephen Collins Foster], "A Gallant Whig. -- The following bet was made a few days before the "Presidential Election," between a Whig and a Democrat, boarding in Arch Street. The loser to purchase, saw, and carry into the chamber of the winner, a half cord of good hickory wood; sawing to commence a 3 o'clock P. M., in front of the house. The loser fully intends to pay the bet in a day or two, for the sake of Gen. Winfield Scott; and a large number of his political and personal friends will be present, to encourage him in his arduous task.", First line of text: Way down upon the old Salt River., First line of chorus: All the Whigs are sad and dreary., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Old folks at home.
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