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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Linger in blissful repose
Linger in blissful repose
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.
List of Foster songs from 1853 and 1854
List of Foster songs from 1853 and 1854
List of Foster songs published by William A. Pond
List of Foster songs published by William A. Pond
List of Foster songs with copyright dates and publishers (when known), titled 1851 at the top
List of Foster songs with copyright dates and publishers (when known), titled 1851 at the top
List of Foster songs with copyright dates and publishers (when known), titled 1879 at the top
List of Foster songs with copyright dates and publishers (when known), titled 1879 at the top
List of certificates adding up to $4900
List of certificates adding up to $4900
List of images sent by Mrs. Morneweck
List of images sent by Mrs. Morneweck
List of songs and copyright dates for pieces that Foster only wrote the music for
List of songs and copyright dates for pieces that Foster only wrote the music for
List of songs with prediction of future earnings, given to Firth Pond by Foster
List of songs with prediction of future earnings, given to Firth Pond by Foster
Little Belle Blair
Little Belle Blair
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Napoleon W. Gould, Esq.", "Quidor, Engvr."--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: We have made a grave for little Belle Blair., First line of chorus: Happy as the live long day was she.
Little Belle Blair
Little Belle Blair
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Napoleon W. Gould, Esq.", "Quidor, Eng."--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: We have made a grave for little Belle Blair., First line of chorus: Happy as the live long day was she.
Little Ella
Little Ella
Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1853., Oliver Ditson obtained these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Copyright claim on t.p. is erroneous., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement: Choice collection of dance music on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 333.6., Stephen C. Foster's songs and ballads.

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