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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Shoddy songster
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as sung by the most celebrated opera and ballad singers, negro minstrels, and comic vocalists of the day., Without music; tunes indicated by title., Cover title : Shoddy songster., Illustrated wrapper.
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Singing book for juvenile concerts
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as taught by D. & J. F. Kemmer., Without music., Cover title., Running title: Singing book for juvenile concerts., Includes: "Rudiments of music for the use of Juvenile Congress," with music.
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Sitting by my own cabin door
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written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "To J. Frank Austen, Esq.", Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Quidor, Engraver"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Through varied scenes of care and strife.
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Skits and things
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the Gang., Without music; tunes indicated by title., Compilation of verse, sung to airs, written for reunions of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Slumber my darling
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-24 printed on t.p., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Verse 2 printed as text on p. [5], Advertisement: Select catalogue of new vocal music, 1866, published by Horace Waters, 481 Broadway, New-York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Stereotyper, 43 Centre, N.Y."--Title page., Price mark 3 in eight-pointed stars printed above and below right-hand list of titles on t.p., First line of text: Slumber my darling, thy mother is near., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 11.
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