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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Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., The plate used for p. 4 has been altered., The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p. with price marks 2 1/2 and 3, respectively, in six-pointed stars., First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 546.23., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies); no. 38.
Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p. with price marks 2 1/2 and 3, respectively, in six-pointed stars., First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 546.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 38.
Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., Firth, Son & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p. with price marks 3 and 3 1/2, respectively, in six-pointed stars., First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 546.35., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 38.
Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., Advertisement: Doebele & Strengson's quarterly catalogue of sheet music on p. [6], The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p. with price marks 2 1/2 and 3, respectively, in six-pointed stars., First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 546.25., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 38.
Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., From poem: Parthenia to Ingomar / William Henry McCarthy., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., P.P. Werlein & Halsey was in business in 1861 and 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: New musical compositions published by P.P. Werlein & Halsey, No. 5 Camp St., New Orleans on p. [6], First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Vox populi.
Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephn. C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., Firth, Son & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., The words "guitar" and "piano" appear on t.p. with price marks 2 1/2 and 3, respectively, in six-pointed stars., First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 546.3., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 38.
Parthenia to Ingomar
Parthenia to Ingomar
written by Wm. H. McCarthy ; composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., Ditson acquired the rights to this song in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Classified list of choice piano music published by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St., Boston on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "A.B. Kidder's Music Typography.", The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p. with price marks 3 1/2 and 3, respectively, in circles., First line of text: Deal with me kindly., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 546.5.
Parthenia to Ingomar. Text Text
Parthenia to Ingomar. Text Text
Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Words by William H. McCarthy; were written for Foster and he set them to music, calling the finished composition "Parthenia to Ingomar.", Lithographed color headpiece: Young woman feeding birds., Letter paper; single line border., "500 illustrated ballads lithographed and printed by Charles Magnus, no. 12 Frankfort Street, New York.", First line of text: Deal with me kindly, cheer my young heart.
Patriotic song book
Patriotic song book
Without music; tunes indicated by title., Cover title., Publishing date from advertisement on p. [13]

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