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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Lizzie dies tonight
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., Titles for series nos. 1-17 printed on t.p., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters 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: 'Twas hard our parting, Mother dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 345.4., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 4.
Lizzie dies tonight
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 printed on t.p., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., 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 3 in eight-pointed star, followed by "each.", First line of text: 'Twas hard our parting, Mother dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 345.5., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 4.
Lizzie dies tonight
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., Titles for series nos. 1-15 printed on t.p., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters 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: 'Twas hard our parting, Mother dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 345.3, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 4.
London and Country Journal
London and Country Journal
as sung by the Christy Minstrels ... [et al]., Without music; tunes indicated by title., Cover title., Running title: New and popular songs.
Lou'siana Belle
Lou'siana Belle
written for and sung by Joseph Murphy of the Sable Harmonists., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Louisville : Peters & Webster ; Cincinnati : Peters & Field., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., "25 cts. nett.", First line of text: Oh! Louisiana's de same old state., First line of chorus: Oh! Belle don't you tell.
Lou'siana Belle
Lou'siana Belle
For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., E. Ferrett & Co. was at this address from 1847 until 1850. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. [5], First line of text: Louisiana's de same ole state., First line of chorus: Oh! Belle, don't you tell.
Lou'siana Belle
Lou'siana Belle
as sung by Joseph Murphy of the Sable Harmonists., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., "Price 25 cts. nett each"--Title page., First line of text: Oh! Louisiana's de same old state., First line of chorus: Oh! Belle don't you tell., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 351.23., Songs of the Sable Harmonists.
Lou'siana Belle
Lou'siana Belle
composed and arranged for the piano-forte., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Verses 2-5 printed as text on p. [3], Title page illustration: lithographed port. of a young woman., "Price 25 cts. nett.", First line of text: Lou'siana is dat good old state., First line of chorus: Oh Belle don't you tell.
Lou'siana Belle
Lou'siana Belle
written for and sung by Joseph Murphy of the Sable Harmonists., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Louisville : Peters & Webster ; Cincinnati : Peters & Field ; Philada. : E.L. Walker., Publication date based on date E.L. Walker went into business in Philadelphia, 1849. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., "25 cts. nett.", First line of text: Oh! Louisiana's de same old state., First line of chorus: Oh! Belle don't you tell., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 351.2.
Lou'siana Belle; arr
Lou'siana Belle; arr
arranged by William Clifton., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Advertisement: The Christy's, and other minstrels, favorite melodies on t.p., Ornamental border on t.p., "Birch E & P"--Colophon., "25 [cents] nett."--T.p., First line of text: Oh, Lousianna's de same ole state., First line of chorus: Oh, Belle, don't you tell.
Lula is gone
Lula is gone
written & composed by Steph. 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., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Engd. by Greene & Walker, Boston.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: With a heart forsaken I wander., First line of chorus: Lula, Lula, Lula is gone., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 378.15., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 33.
Lula is gone
Lula is gone
S.C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1858., P.P. Werlein & Halsey was in business in 1861 and 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5., "Wehrmann Eng."--Colophon., First line of text: With a heart forsaken I wander., First line of chorus: Lula, Lula, Lula is gone., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 378.4.

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