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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Old black Joe
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sung by Christy's Minstrels, at St. James's [sic] Hall ; composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at 192 High Holborn, London, from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Color title page illustration: three Afro-American men., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming, for my head is bending low., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS144.538., Musical bouquet ; no. 2815.
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Old black Joe
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., At head of title: Ten thousand copies sold., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Descriptive list of new music and books on p. [6] The first vocal selection listed is Beside the sweet Shannon., Title page illustration: lithograph of an Afro-American man and a white girl titled "Dan Bryant.", Price mark 4 in a diamond., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 498.235.
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Old black Joe
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[S.C. Foster], Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Willey & Co. was at this address from 1880 until 1887. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisement: Willey & Co's musical library on p. [4], Title page illustration: elderly Afro-American man sitting in a graveyard., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming, for my head is bending low., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS144.935.
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Old black Joe
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star within a circle., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming, for my head is bending low., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 49.
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Old black Joe
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words and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Publication date based on latest copyright date of music in advertisement., Advertisement: Sea shells / Arthur A. Penn, c1904 on p. [4], Color title page illustration: a pastoral cabin scene at night., Price mark 5 in a circle., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: VOS144.505.
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Old black Joe
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming, for my head is bending low., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 49.
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Old black Joe
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sung by the Christy's Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., E. Donajowski was at this address from 1872 until 1878. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming, for my head is bending low., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS144.178.
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Old black Joe
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Wm. A. Pond was at this address from 1896 until 1898. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisements: The American élite edition on p. [2] and The girl for me / Mary M. Fleming and five other songs on p. [6], Color title page illustration: port. of Foster with a facsim. of his autograph., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 498.32.
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Old black Joe. Text Text
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Without music., Publisher dates based on research by the American Antiquarian Soc. from city directories, same-title publications in hand, textual references, and/or matching borders & fonts., "Music of this song published by William R. Smith, Music publisher, No. 135 North Eighth Street.", Advertisement following text: "A. W. Auner's printing rooms ...", Headpiece: Open book of music, upon which are placed a violin and several wind instruments.
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Old black Joe. Text Text
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Without music., "The music of this song can be had at Mrs. Pauline Lieder's extensive music and song publishing house, No. 60, Chatham St., N.Y. and will be sent to any person free of postage on receipt of price, 40 cts in postage stamps. Write to Mrs. Pauline Lieder for any music or song you may wish.", First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming; for my head is bending low., Negative photostatic copy.
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Old black Joe; arr
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song by Stephen Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Publication date based on copyright date of music in advertisement., Advertisement: New mown hay / Jason V. Mathews, c1902 on p. [4], Color title page illustration: elderly Afro-American man., "E.A. Stege Co. Lith. & Eng., New York"--Colophon., Price mark: 5., First line of text: Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay., First line of chorus: I'm coming, I'm coming.
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