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 folks at home -- Oh! boys, carry me 'long -- Nelly Bly -- Farewell my Lilly dear -- Cane brake jig., composed by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. as quadrilles for piano by Foster., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 507.3.
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Songster
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Without music., Colored portraits of the sisters on wrapper.
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Songster
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For voices (1 or 4 parts)., Words in part printed as text without music., Preface signed by E. D. Gooding., Colored illustrated cover., De Witt's song and joke book ; no. 212.
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St. Louis republic
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written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. [4], Title page illustration: port. of an Afro-American man., First line of text: Way down upon de Swanee ribber., First line of chorus: All de world am sad and dreary., Music supplement to the St. Louis Republic., St. Louis republic (March 31, 1901). OCLCN: (OCoLC)10528286.
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Stand up for the flag!
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words by Mrs. M.A. Kidder ; music by Stephen C. Foster ; arranged by Mrs. E.A. Parkhurst., For vocal solo or duet, with chorus refrain., Air: Stand up for the truth / Stephen Foster., "Respectfully dedicated to the people.", Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Select catalogue of new music, No. 1, published by Horace Waters on p. [6], "Warren.", Price mark 3 in figure., First line of text: Stand up for the flag of our country., First line of chorus: Stand up for the flag of our country., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 642.1., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Stand up for the truth.
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