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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Little Ella
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Firth, Son & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 333.5., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 23.
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Little Ella
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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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Little Ella
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5, Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 23.
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Little Ella
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5⁾, Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "25 cts. nett.", Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 23.
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Little Ella
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "25 cts. nett.", Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 333.25., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 23.
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Little Ella's an angel!
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verses 2-5 printed as text., Advertisement: Also just issued... in bottom margin., First line of text: Little Ella's an angel in the skies., First line of chorus: Sing, merrily sing.
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Little Ella; arr
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., Caption title., "Pearson & Melville, N.Y."--Title page., "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster's melodies arranged for the guitar ; no. 23.
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Little Ella; arr
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Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., 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 the bottom margins of p. 2-4., Title page illustration includes a caricature of an Afro-American and two flags., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., First line of chorus: Little Ella, fairest, dearest., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS115.758., Musical bouquet ; no. 2028.
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Little Jenny Dow
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Four other titles "by the same author" are printed on t.p., Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters on p. [6] printed in blue., Ornamental border on t.p., "Engvd. at Clayton's"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in ten-pointed star., First line of text: Little Jenny Dow lives beyond the mill., First line of chorus: Merrily, merrily, merrily., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 339.2.
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Little Jenny Dow
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Nine other titles "by the same author" are printed on t.p., Ornamental border on t.p., "Engvd. at Clayton's"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in ten-pointed star., First line of text: Little Jenny Dow lives beyond the mill., First line of chorus: Merrily, merrily, merrily., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 339.4.
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Little Jenny Dow
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Four other titles "by the same author" are printed on t.p., Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters on p. [6] printed in black., Ornamental border on t.p., "Engvd. at Clayton's"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in ten-pointed star., First line of text: Little Jenny Dow lives beyond the mill., First line of chorus: Merrily, merrily, merrily.
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Little Jenny Dow
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composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., 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., Title page illustration includes a caricature of an Afro-American and two flags., First line of text: Little Jenny Dow lives beyond the mill., First line of chorus: Merrily, merrily, merrily., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS116.758., Musical bouquet ; no. 2757.
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