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.
Pages
-
-
Little Jenny Dow
-
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.
-
-
Little Mac! little Mac!
-
by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Attribution to Stephen Foster is erroneous., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., "Geo. F. Swain.", Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Little Mac, little Mac you're the very man., First line of chorus: Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah!
-
-
Little ballad girl
-
one of the last ballads written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 3 (December 1860), p. 24., "To Rev. Alexander Clark, editor of Clark's school visitor.", Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Eanst.", "J.J.L."--Colophon., Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: Ho! little girl, so dressed with care!, First line of chorus: 'Tis my father's song., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 327.3.
-
-
Little dog Stray
-
Without music., H. De Marsan is listed at 60 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1864 to1878., Colored De Marsan military cupid border. Cf. Library Co. of Philadelphia, American song sheets., First line of text: De morn ub life is past., First line of chorus: Little dog Stray vos never faithful., Parody of "Old dog Tray" by Stephen Collins Foster., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Old dog Tray.
-
-
Little ones at home. Text Text
-
Without music., Type ornament border., Cream paper, brown ink., Parody of Stephen Foster's "Old folks at home.", First line of text: I am thinking now of home, among my native hills., First line of chorus: The little ones at home, the little ones at home., Publisher's no.: 6., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Old folks at home.
-
-
Lizzie dies to-night
-
poetry by Mary Bynon Reese ; written & composed for Clark's school visitor of Phila. by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 8 (May 1861), p. 64., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., Nine songs "by the same author" printed on t.p., Ornamental border on t.p., "Stackpole, Sc.", "Engvd. at Clayton's"--Colophon., Library copy imperfect: price mark removed from ten-pointed star., First line of text: 'Twas hard, our parting, Mother dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 345.25.
-
-
Lizzie dies to-night
-
poetry by Mary Bynon Reese ; written & composed for Clark's school visitor of Phila. by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 8 (May 1861), p. 64., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., Four songs "by the same author" printed on t.p., Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters, 481 Broadway, N. York on p. 6⁾, Ornamental border on t.p., "Stackpole, Sc.", "Engvd. at Clayton's"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in ten-pointed star., First line of text: 'Twas hard, our parting, Mother dear.
-
-
Lizzie dies tonight
-
words by M.B. Reese ; music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., "List" t.p. title: Christy's Minstrels' popular songs for the piano-forte, with choruses., First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 8 (May 1861), p. 64., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Title page illustration includes an open score and musical instruments., First line of text: 'Twas hard, our parting Mother dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS117.758, Musical bouquet ; no. 2758.
-
-
Lizzie dies tonight
-
words by Mary Byron [i.e. Bynon] Reese ; music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 8 (May 1861), p. 64., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Titles for series nos. 1-24 on t.p., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Select catalogue of music, 1867, and the Sparkling stream on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Stereotyper, 43 Centre, N.Y."--Title page., Price mark 3 in eight-pointed star printed above and below right hand list of titles on t.p., First line of text: 'Twas hard our parting, Mother dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 345.6., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 4.
Pages
