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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We parted by the riverside songster
We parted by the riverside songster
arranged for the voice expressly for this work., Principally words printed as text; tunes indicated by title., Colored illustrations on cover.
We will keep a bright lookout
We will keep a bright lookout
words by Geo. Cooper ; music by Stephen C. Foster., Hymn., Caption title., Verses 2-4 printed as text., Advertisement: Also just issued... in bottom margin., Score printed within ornamental border., "Warren, Music Stereotyper, Rear 43 Centre St., New York.", First line of text: We will keep a bright lookout., First line of chorus: We'll all be happy.
We will rally round the flag, boys
We will rally round the flag, boys
Without music., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864., De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners., First line of text: Yes, we'll rally round the Flag, boys, we'll rally once again., First line of chorus: The Union forever! hurrah! boys, hurrah!
We will rally round the flag, boys
We will rally round the flag, boys
Without music., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864., De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners., Printed in brown ink on cream paper., First line of text: Yes, we'll rally round the Flag, boys, we'll rally once again., First line of chorus: The Union forever! hurrah! boys, hurrah!
We've a million in the field
We've a million in the field
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Boston : Henry Tolman & Co. ; Detroit : J.H. Whittemore ; Philadelphia : Lee & Walker., "Dedicated to the Union Army.", S.T. Gordon was at this address from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: New musical compositions published and for sale by S.T. Gordon, 538 Broadway, New-York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Electrotyped by I. Hermann, 206 William St., N.Y.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 774.3.
We've a million in the field
We've a million in the field
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Boston : Henry Tolman & Co. ; Detroit : J.H. Whittemore ; Philadelphia : Lee & Walker., "Dedicated to the Union Army.", Verse 3 printed as text on p. [5], Advertisement: Valuable musical works published by S.T. Gordon, 706 Broadway, New York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Electrotyped by I. Hermann, 206 William St., N.Y.", Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 774.2.
We've a million in the field
We've a million in the field
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Boston : Henry Tolman & Co. ; Detroit : J.H. Whittemore ; Philadelphia : Lee & Walker., "Dedicated to the Union Army.", S.T. Gordon was at this address from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 3 printed as text on p. [5], Advertisement: New musical compositions published and for sale by S.T Gordon, 538 Broadway, New-York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Electrotyped by I. Hermann, 206 William St., N.Y.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field.
We've a million in the field
We've a million in the field
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Boston : Henry Tolman & Co. ; Philadelphia : Lee & Walker., "Dedicated to the Union Army.", Verse 3 printed as text on p. [5], Advertisement: Valuable musical works published by S.T. Gordon, 706 Broadway, New York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Electrotyped by I. Hermann, 206 William St., N.Y.", Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field.
We've a million in the field
We've a million in the field
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Other publishers: Boston : Henry Tolman & Co. ; Detroit : J.H. Whittemore ; Philadelphia : Lee & Walker., "Dedicated to the Union Army.", Publication date based on date in advertisement., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisements: Price list of musical works published by S.T. Gordon, 538 Broadway, New-York, September 20, 1864 on p. [2] and New musical compositions published and for sale by S.T. Gordon, 538 Broadway, New-York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Electrotyped by I. Hermann, 206 William St., N.Y.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 774.4.
We've a million in the field. Text Text
We've a million in the field. Text Text
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Colored, lithographed headpiece: Magnus 187. Cf. Library Company of Philadelphia, American song sheets., Letter paper, blue ink., "500 illustrated ballads, lithographed and printed by Charles Magnus, No. 12 Frankfort Street, New York. Branch office: No. 520 7th St., Washington, D.C.", Music "published by S.T. Gordon, 538 Broadway.", First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field.
We've a million in the field. Text Text
We've a million in the field. Text Text
composed by Stephen C. Foster., Without music., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864., De Marsan fountain border., "The music of this song, composed by Stephen C. Foster, can be obtained at the well known music establishment of S. T. Gordon, 706 Broadway, New York.", First line of text: The flags are flying, and the brave men are dying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field.
We've a million in the field. Text Text
We've a million in the field. Text Text
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., Without music., Colored, lithographed headpiece: Magnus 164. Cf. Library Company of Philadelphia, American song sheets., Single line border., Cream letter paper, brown ink., Music "published by S. T. Gordon, 538 Broadway.", First line of text: The flags are flying., First line of chorus: We've a million in the field.

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