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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Original California songster
Original California songster
Without music; tunes indicated., On cover: 5th ed., 25th thousand, Attributed to John A. Stone.
Our Willie dear is dying
Our Willie dear is dying
as sung by Gustavus Geary ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., "Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Our Willie, dear, is dying, love., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 54.
Our Willie dear is dying
Our Willie dear is dying
as sung by Gustavus Geary ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1861., Firth, Son & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., "Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Our Willie, dear, is dying, love., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 540.3., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 54.
Our Willie dear is dying; arr
Our Willie dear is dying; arr
sung by Christy's Minstrels ; composed by Stephen Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisements in bottom margins on p. [1]-4., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., First line of text: Our Willie, dear, is dying, love., First line of chorus: Come with an eagle's flight., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS150.558., Musical bouquet ; no. 3496.
Our Willie dear is dying; arr
Our Willie dear is dying; arr
sung by Christy's Minstrels ; composed by Stephen Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., First line of text: Our Willie, dear, is dying, love., First line of chorus: Come with an eagle's flight., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS150.559., Musical bouquet ; no. 3496.
Our bright, bright summer days are gone
Our bright, bright summer days are gone
music & poetry [by] Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title: Our bright, bright summer days are gone., Verse 3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Stackpole, Sc.", "Quidor, Engvr."--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in twelve-pointed star., First line of text: I remember the days of our youth and love., First line of chorus: Never more will come those happy, happy hours., Foster's melodies.
Our bright, bright summer days are gone
Our bright, bright summer days are gone
poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : John J. Daly, 1861., Verse 3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5., "Quidor, Engvr."--Colophon., First line of text: I remember the days of our youth and love., First line of chorus: Never more will come those happy, happy hours., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 534.3., Revived choice songs of Stephen C. Foster.

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