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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Lincoln lies sleeping
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by Nathan Upham., Without music., "Air : Under the willow.", De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners., Headpiece: lithograph of tablets of law, sword, and sceptre., First line of text: Up, from the homes of the land, a cry., First line of chorus: Strike, strike the traitor down., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Under the willow she's sleeping.
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Linda has departed
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written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Death with his cold hand., First line of chorus: Linda has departed., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies); no. 39.
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Linda has departed
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Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., "Copyright 1886 by Mrs. Mathew D. Wiley & Mrs. Marion Foster Welch.", Text from poem / William Henry McCarthy., Advertisement: Compositions of J.R. Thomas published by Wm. A. Pond & Co., 25 Union Square, New York on p. [6], An earlier Pond title page for this song is reproduced as p. [2], First line of text: Death with his cold hand., First line of chorus: Linda has departed., Foster Hall Collection cutter nos.: 321.3 and 321.4.
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Linda has departed
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written by Wm.H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Library copy imperfect: price mark indistinguishable., First line of text: Death with his cold hand., First line of chorus: Linda has departed., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 321.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies); no. 39.
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Linda has departed. Text Text
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Without music., H. De Marsan is listed at 38 Chatham St. in the New York City directory for 1859-1860., De Marsan kissing cupids border., "The music of this ballad can be obtained at the extensive music store of Firth, Pond & Co., 547 Broadway.", First line of text: Death with his cold hand, hath robb'd me of every hope., First of chorus: Linda has departed, the warm and tender hearted., Publisher's no.: 217., Photostatic copy.
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Linda has departed; arr
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S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Lyrics from poem by William Henry McCarthy., "List" t.p. title: Christy's Minstrels' popular songs for the piano-forte, with choruses., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at 192 High Holborn, London, from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisements in bottom margins of p. 2-4., Title page illustration includes an open music score and musical instruments., Autographs of Stephen C. Foster and Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Death with his cold hand., First line of chorus: Linda has departed., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS113.758., Musical bouquet ; no. 1974.
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Linger in blissful repose
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1858., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Color title page illustration: lithograph of a seascape., "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: Linger in blissful repose., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 324.4., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 26.
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Linger in blissful repose
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1858., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Color title page illustration: lithograph of a seascape., "Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: Linger in blissful repose., Foster Hall Collection cutter nos.: 324.3 and 324.35., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 34.
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Linger in blissful repose
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Color title page illustration: lithograph of a seascape., "Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: Linger in blissful repose., Plate no. on p. 2 is 4116., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 324.25., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 34.
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Linger in blissful repose
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S.C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., "List" t.p. title: S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisements in bottom margins of p. 2-4., Title page illustration includes a caricature of an Afro-American and two flags., Autographs of Stephen C. Foster and Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Linger in blissful repose., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS114.258., Musical bouquet ; no. 2328.
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Linger in blissful repose
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-6 are numbered 2-5, p. 7-8 are unnumbered., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5 [i.e. 6], Color title page illustration: lithograph of a seascape., "Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: Linger in blissful repose., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies); no. 34.
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Linger in blissful repose
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1858., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithograph of a seascape., "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 5 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: Linger in blissful repose., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 324.45., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 34.
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