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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Massa's in de cold ground; arr
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composed by S. C. Foster., Arranged anonymously, in the Key of D, as a vocal solo with a refrain for three mixed voices and with piano accompaniment., Caption title., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at 192 High Holborn, London, from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisements for other songs by Foster in the bottom margins of p. 2-4., Title page illustration: African Americans playing music, dancing and riding in a row boat., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on title page., First line of text: Round de meadows am a ringing., First line of chorus: Down in de corn field., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS 122.538., Musical bouquet ; no. 844.
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Massa's in de cold ground; arr
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words and music by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and guitar, with duet refrain by Foster., Caption title., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 1-2 [i.e. 2-3] printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Pearson & Melville, N.Y."--Title page., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., First line of text: Round de meadows am a ringing., First line of chorus: Down in de cornfield., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 393.41., Foster's melodies arranged for the guitar ; no. 19.
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Massa's in de cold ground; arr
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composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Title page illustration: Afro-Americans playing music, dancing and riding in a rowboat., First line of text: Round de meadows am a ringing., First line of chorus: Down in de corn field., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS122.539., Musical bouquet ; no. 844.
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Massachusetts boys on their way to Dixie
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by J. Ward Childs., Without music., Publisher information based on that found on second edition., Type ornament border., "Air--Old Susanna.", First line of text: Come, listen soldiers, to my song, a story I will tell., First line of chorus: Ha! for old New England., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Oh! Susanna.
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Massachusetts boys on their way to Dixie
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Without music., Type ornament border., "Air--Old Susanna.", First line of text: Come listen soldiers, to my song, a story I will tell., First line of chorus: Ha! for old New England., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Oh! Susanna.
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Melinda May
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as sung by the celebrated New Orleans Serenaders ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., At head of title: The beautiful Ethiopian melody., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham acquired these plates in 1853 and remained at address in advertisement until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement: The latest piano music published by Miller & Beacham, successors to F.D. Benteen, No. 181 Baltimore Street, Baltimore on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Gillingham.", "25 cts. net.", First line of text: Lubly Melinda, come now my dear., First line of chorus: Lubly Melinda, Melinda, Melinda, my sweet Melinda May!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 396.2.
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Melinda May
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as sung by the celebrated New Orleans Serenaders ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., At head of title: The beautiful Ethiopian melody., Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham acquired these plates in 1853., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Gillingham.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: Lubly Melinda, come now my dear., First line of chorus: Lubly Melinda, Melinda, Melinda, my sweet Melinda May!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 396.3.
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Melinda May
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as sung by the celebrated New Orleans Serenaders ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., At head of title: The beautiful Ethiopian melody., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Gillingham.", "25 cts. net.", First line of text: Lubly Melinda, come now my dear., First line of chorus: Lubly Melinda, Melinda, Melinda, my sweet Melinda May!
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