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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O gently breathe
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sung by T. B. Prendergast. Fairy-belle /, sung by G. C. Glendale., Without music., De Marsan fountain border. Cf. Library Co. of Philadelphia, American song sheets., First line of text of O gently breathe: O gently breathe the tender sigh., First line of chorus of O gently breathe: Then gently breathe the tender sigh., First line of text of Fairy-belle: The pride of all the village and the fairest in the dell., First line of chorus of Fairy-belle: Fairy-belle, gentle Fairy-belle., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Fairy Belle., Fairy-belle.
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Oh Jeff! Why don't you come?
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Type ornament border., Air--Willie we have missed you / [Stephen Collins Foster]., First line: Jeff Davis are you coming? We'll be glad to see you here!, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Willie we have missed you.
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Oh Susanna
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sung by the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Oh Susanna., Page 1 is unnumbered, p. 2-7 are numbered 1-6, p. 8 is unnumbered., Mitchison & Co. was at this address from 1847 until 1849. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Title page illustration: Afro-American couple at a dock and the riverboat Washington., "Currie, Mackay & Kirkwood.", "Price 2s.", First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh Susanna oh don't you cry for me.
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Oh Susanna don't you cry for me
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as sung by the Ethiopian Serenaders., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Oh Susanna., At head of title: Tolkien's superior edition of., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., H. Tolkien was at these addresses from 1849 until 1876. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Verses 3-4 are printed without accompaniment on p. 5 [i.e. 7], Title page illustration: Afro-American couple at a dock., "Stannard & Dixon, Lith., 7 Poland St.", "Pr. 2/-.", First line of text: I'm gwoin' to Alabama., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna! don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS143.1.
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Oh boys carry me 'long
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S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., "List" t.p. title: Favorite American melodies, sung by Christy's minstrels., Advertisements in bottom margins., Title page illustration includes an eagle, lute and two flags., Autographs of Edwin P. Christy and Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Oh! carry me 'long., First line of chorus: Oh! boys, carry me 'long., [Musical bouquet].
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Oh boys carry me 'long
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "25 cts nett.", First line of text: Oh! carry me 'long., First line of chorus: Oh! boys carry me 'long.
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Oh boys carry me 'long
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words and music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1851., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., Advertisement: Stephen C. Foster on p. [6], Color title page illustration: port. of Foster with a facsim. of his autograph., First line of text: Oh! carry me 'long., First line of chorus: Oh! boys carry me 'long., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 468.48.
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Oh boys carry me 'long
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sung by all the Ethiopian serenaders ; [words & music by S.C. Foster], For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Oh boys carry me 'long., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., B. Williams was at these addresses from 1847 until 1859. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisement: Musical index and description of new and popular songs on p. [8], Color title page illustration: minstrel performers., "Pr. 2/.", First line of text: Oh! carry me long., First line of chorus: Oh! boys, carry me 'long.
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Oh boys carry me 'long
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "25 cts. nett.", The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Oh! carry me 'long., First line of chorus: Oh! boys carry me 'long.
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