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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Maggie by my side; arr
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with chorus ad lib. sung by Christy's Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-7 are numbered 2-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Advertisement: Walker's comic repertoire for 1858 on p. [8], "Printed & published by B. Williams, 11 Paternoster Row"--Colophon., "Price 2/=", First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., First line of chorus: My own love, Maggie dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS121.446.
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Maggie by my side; arr
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poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 11-27 printed on t.p., "Pearson & Melville, N.Y."--Title page., "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., Foster's melodies arranged for the guitar ; no. 16.
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Maggie by my side; arr
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poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 11-26 printed on t.p., Reproduction., "Pearson & Melville, N.Y."--Title page., "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., Foster's melodies arranged for the guitar ; no. 16.
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Maggie by my side; arr
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poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 11-27 printed on t.p., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., "Pearson & Melville, N.Y."--Title page., "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., First line of text: The land of my home is flitting., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 381.44., Foster's melodies arranged for the guitar ; no. 16.
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Mankind are all birds
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by H. B. Rothwell., Without music., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864., De Marsan comic heads border. Cf. Library Co. of Philadelphia, American song sheets., "Air: Mankind are all birds.", First line: Kind friends, come listen and spare a little time.
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Mary loves the flowers
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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., Title page illustration includes a caricature of an Afro-American and two flags., First line of text: Mary loves the flowers!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS121.797., Musical bouquet ; no. 1638.
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Mary loves the flowers
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poetry & music by S.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., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Quidor Engvs."--Colophon., "25 [cents] nett.", First line of text: Mary loves the flowers!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 390.2.
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Mary loves the flowers
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poetry & music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1850., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Quidor Engvs."--Colophon., "25 [cents] nett.", First line of text: Mary loves the flowers!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 390.3.
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Mary loves the flowers
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poetry & music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verse 2 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Quidor Engvs."--Colophon., "25 [cents] nett.", First line of text: Mary loves the flowers!
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Massa's in de cold ground
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as sung by Christy's Minstrels ; written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with duet refrain., Caption title: Massa's in de cold ground / words and music by Stephen C. Foster., 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., "Wakelam & Bro.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Round de meadows am a ringing., First line of chorus: Down in de cornfield., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 393.4.
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