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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Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement: The latest music for the piano-forte, published by Firth, Pond & Co. on p. [6] The first title listed under the heading "marches" is Col. Halsey's quickstep., "H.F. Greene, Boston.", "Lawson Engvr."--Colophon., "25 [cents] net.", The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.33.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
words and music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1850., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement for the Musical record on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Stereotyped by C.F. Peters & Son, Boston"--Title page., "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.51., Stephen C. Foster's songs and ballads.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Lawson Engvr."--Colophon., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.24.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.4.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Gravè par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.46.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Gravè par Lawson"--Colophon., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Caption title., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at 192 High Holborn, London, from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Imprint from p. [4], Caption illustration: five scenes from Uncle Tom's cabin., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Musical bouquet ; no. 377.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement: New songs, polkas, waltzes, schottisches, &c., published by Firth, Pond & Co., No. 1 Franklin Squre, New-York on p. [6], "H.F. Greene, Boston.", "Lawson Engvr."--Colophon., "25 [cents] net.", The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.31.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement: Select catalogue of the latest and most popular songs recently published by Firth, Pond & Co. on p. [6], "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.23.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-7 are numbered 2-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., Leader & Cock was at this address from 1843 until 1862. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Ornamental border on t.p., "London. Printed by Leader & Cock, 63 New Bond St."--Colophon., "Price 2s.", First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS132.458.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1850., Ditson acquired these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., Price mark 3 in seven-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly, Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.49.
Nelly Bly
Nelly Bly
written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with female chorus (S.S.) refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "H.F. Greene, Boston.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 [cents] net.", The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p., First line of text: Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along., First line of chorus: Heigh! Nelly Ho! Nelly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 450.34.

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