Stephen Foster Collection

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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I'll be a soldier
I'll be a soldier
words and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : J.J. Daly, 1861., "Copyright 1889 by Mrs. S.C. Foster and Mrs. Marion Foster Welch.", Advertisement: Teachers and students on p. [6], "Quidor, Engvr."--Colophon., First line of text: I'll be a soldier and march to the drum., First line of chorus: Farewell! my own lov'd Jenny dear., Original Daly plate no., 118, still present., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 237.2.
I'll be home tomorrow
I'll be home tomorrow
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: I'll be home to-morrow., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1862., "Copyright 1890 by Mrs. Mathew D. Wiley & Mrs. Marion Foster Welsh.", Ornamental border on t.p., "Clayton"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I've wander'd far from those I love., First line of chorus: Farewell, farewell!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 240.3., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 57.
I'll be home tomorrow
I'll be home tomorrow
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: I'll be home to-morrow., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Ornamental border on t.p., "Clayton"--Colophon., Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I've wander'd far from those I love., First line of chorus: Farewell, farewell!, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 57.
I'll be home tomorrow
I'll be home tomorrow
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: I'll be home to-morrow., Ornamental border on t.p., "Clayton"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I've wander'd far from those I love., First line of chorus: Farewell, farewell!, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 57.
I'll be home tomorrow
I'll be home tomorrow
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: I'll be home to-morrow., Advertisement: Popular vocal music, No. 5, 1862, published by Firth, Pond & Co. on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Clayton"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I've wander'd far from those I love., First line of chorus: Farewell, farewell!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 240.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 57.
I'm nothing but a plain old soldier
I'm nothing but a plain old soldier
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title: I'm nothing but a plain old soldier., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Pearson, N.Y.", "Quidor, Engraver"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I'm nothing but a plain old soldier., First line of chorus: For I'm nothing but a plain old soldier.
I've wandered by the hut side
I've wandered by the hut side
Without music., "J. Wrigley, publisher, of songs, ballad's, and toy books, conversation, age, and small playing cards, alphabet wood blocks, valentines, motto verses, and cut motto paper, &c. No. 27 Chatham Street (opposite City Hall Park) New York.", J. Wrigley is listed at 27 Chatham Street in the New York City directories for 1861-1862 to 1863-1864 and in the directory for 1866-1867., Wrigley kissing cupids border., First line of text: I've wandered by the hut side., First line of chorus: Then good bye, good bye, Nelly dear.
I. W. W. songs
I. W. W. songs
Without music; tunes indicated by title., Cover title: I. W. W. songs to fan the flames of discontent., Includes index.
I.W.W. songs
I.W.W. songs
Without music; tunes indicated by title, Cover title: I.W.W. songs : to fan the flames of discontent., "May 1936.", Includes index.

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