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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Larry's goodbye
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written by George Cooper ; composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "To Norah.", Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., "Geo. F. Swain.", Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Brave Larry went up to his darling.
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Laura Lee
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1851., Oliver Ditson & Co. acquired these plates in 1873 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Price mark 3 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: Why has thy merry face., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 309.5.
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Laura Lee
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1851., Miller & Beacham was at address printed in advertisement from 1853 until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: The latest music for the piano-forte, published by Miller & Beacham, 181 Baltimore St., Baltimore, on p. [6], "Lately published 'The spirit of my song' by the same author.", "25 cts. net.", First line of text: Why has thy merry face., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 309.4.
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Laura Lee
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "Lately published 'The spirit of my song' by the same author.", "38 cts. net.", First line of text: Why has thy merry face.
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Laura Lee
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1851., Miller & Beacham was at address printed in advertisement from 1860 until 1864. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: New and popular music, issued by Miller & Beacham, publishers of music, and dealers in foreign music, No. 10 North Charles St., Baltimore, on p. [6], "Lately published 'The spirit of my song' by the same author.", "25 cts. net.", First line of text: Why has thy merry face., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 309.3
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Laura Lee
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "Lately published 'The spirit of my song' by the same author.", "25 cts. net.", First line of text: Why has thy merry face., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 309.2.
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Laura Lee; arr
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arranged for the guitar ; written & composed by S.C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. for voice and guitar., Caption title., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. [3], "Webb"--Colophon., First line of text: Why has thy merry face.
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Leave me with my mother
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as sung by Martha Corwin, of the Sunday School Vocalists ; words and music by Stephen C. Foster., For vocal solo, chorus and piano., Caption title., Advertisement: Some of the last songs of the late Stephen C. Foster who died January 13th, 1864, and an obituary of Foster on p. [6], Red and blue ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Music Stereotyper, 43 Centre"--Title page., Price mark 2 1/2 in eight-pointed star, followed by "each.", First line of text: Leave me with my mother, for her voice is sweet., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 312.5., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 22.
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Lena our loved one is gone
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "Quidor, Engraver"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Lena, the pride of our home.
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Lena our loved one is gone
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words and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Plate for p. 4 has been altered to include an incomplete third verse., Ornamental border on t.p., "Quidor, Engraver"--Colophon., First line of text: Lena, the pride of our home.
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