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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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., "Copyright 1886 by Mrs. Mathew D. Wiley & Mrs. Marion Foster Welch.", Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Engd. by Greene & Walker, Boston.", Library copy imperfect: price mark removed from 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.: 378.3., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 33.
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 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.", Price mark 3 1/2 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.: 378.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 33.
Lula is gone
Lula is gone
written & composed by Steph. C. Foster., For voice and piano., 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., Lula, Lula, Lula is gone., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 33.
Lula is gone!
Lula is gone!
poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., John C. Schreiner & Son was in business from 1862 until 1864. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 4., Ornamental border on t.p., "Weeks, Print."--T.p., Price mark 75., First line of text: With a heart forsaken I wander., First line of chorus: Lula, Lula, Lula is gone., Foster Hall Collection cutter nos.: 378.5 and 378.55., Parlor gems ; no. 5.
Lula is gone. Text Text
Lula is gone. Text Text
Without music., Wrigley kissing cupids border., First line text: With a heart forsaken, I wander., First line of chorus: Lula, Lula, Lula is gone!, Publisher's no. 1047., Plate no.: 828., Photostatic copy.
Lula is gone; arr
Lula is gone; arr
composed by S.C. Foster ; arranged by T. Westrop., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., "List" t.p. title: Christy's Minstrels' popular songs for the piano-forte, with choruses., 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: With a heart forsaken, I wander., First line of chorus: Lula, Lula, Lula is gone., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS119.758., Musical bouquet ; no. 2535.
Lydia Thompson songster
Lydia Thompson songster
arranged for the voice., Includes the principal melodies (unacc.) for some songs., Words in part printed as text without music; tunes indicated., Colored portrait on cover., De Witt's song and joke book ; no. 72.
Lyrics of love and humor
Lyrics of love and humor
Pt. 1. Heart and home songster -- Pt. 2. Love and sentimental songster., Without music., Publisher's advertisements: 9 p. (at end), Heart and home songster., Love and sentimental songster.
Maggie by my side
Maggie by my side
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Other publishers: New York : Chas. J. Donmall ; Augusta, Ga. : G.A. Oates ; New Orleans : Elie Chassaignac ; Montgomery, Ala. : Phister & White ; Harrisburg, Pa. : Wm. Knoche., Copyright statement repeated on p. 3., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co, 1852., "To Miss Eliza T. Denniston.", "Wakelam.", Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: The land of my home is flitting.
Maggie by my side
Maggie by my side
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Other publishers: Pittsburgh : H. Kleber ; Cincinnati : Dunton & Thurston., Copyright statement on t.p. illegible; statement repeated on p. 3., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Plate used for p. 4 is new., "To Miss Eliza T. Denniston.", Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 381.34.
Maggie by my side
Maggie by my side
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Copyright statement repeated on p. 3., "To Miss Eliza T. Denniston.", Advertisement: The latest songs published by Firth, Pond & Co. on p. [6], "Greene, Sc.", "25 [cents] net.", First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 381.22.
Maggie by my side
Maggie by my side
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisements in bottom margins on p. 3-4., Ornamental border on t.p., "J. & W. Pearman Litho's., 13 Castle St. East"--Colophon., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., Musical bouquet ; no. 680.

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