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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This rose will remind you
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For voice and piano., Cover title., Portrait of Foster on cover., Edited and arr. by Elmer A. Steffen., Of dubious authencity, Cf. The music of Stephen C. Foster, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1990., Preface signed by Dean J. Rice, describing the supposed history of these songs.
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Thou art the queen of my song
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1859., Firth, Son & Co. was in business from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I long for thee., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 44.
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Thou art the queen of my song
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: I long for thee., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 44.
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Thrashing machine
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Without music., Type ornament border., Headpiece for The Thrashing machine: two lovers sitting outdoors., Publisher's no.: 25., Air for Farmers don't you cry: Oh! Susanna / Stephen C. Foster., First line of text of The Thrashing machine: There was a young farmer in ---- it's said., First line of text of Farmers don't you cry: You Britain's bold of each degree., First line of chorus of Farmers don't you cry: Oh! cruel farmers., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Oh! Susanna., Farmers don't you cry.
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