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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Willie we have missed you
Willie we have missed you
poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1854., Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Title page illustration: 3 vignettes depicting Foster songs., "Wakelam, New York"--Title page., Price mark 4 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 855.325., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 25.
Willie we have missed you
Willie we have missed you
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Other publishers: Pittsburgh : H. Kleber & Bro. ; Cincinnati : C.Y. Fonda ; St. Louis : H. Pilcher & Sons ; New Orleans : P.P. Werlein., Color title page illustration: lithograph of a couple embracing., "Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 855.265., Foster's melodies.
Willie we have missed you
Willie we have missed you
poetry and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Title page illustration: 3 vignettes depicting Foster songs., "Wakelam, New York"--Title page., Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., Plate no. missing on p. 4-5., First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 855.305., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 25.
Willie we have missed you
Willie we have missed you
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Color title page illustration: lithograph of a couple embracing., "Lith. of Sarony & Co.", "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced on t.p., "38 cts. nett.", First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 25.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
by the highly popular author Stephen C. Foster., Without music., Type ornament border., "The music of this beautiful song can be obtained at the music store of Firth Pond & Co., 547 Broadway, N.Y.", First line of text: Oh, Willie is it you, dear, safe, safe at home?, Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you - welcome, welcome home.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Without music., Type ornament border., First line of text: Oh, Willie is it you, dear, safe, safe at home?, Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you - welcome, welcome home., Photostatic copy.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
by the highly popular author Stephen C. Foster., Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Headpiece: Colored lithograph of a group of Zouaves marching behind an officer on horseback., Letter paper, blue ink., "The music of this beautiful song can be obtained at the music store of Firth Pond & Co., 547 Broadway, N.Y.", "Ten illustrated songs on note paper mailed to any address on receipt of 50 cts.", First line of text: Oh, Willie is it you, dear, safe, safe at home?, Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you - welcome, welcome home.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Without music., Type ornament border., Publisher's no.: 1809., First line of text: Oh, Willie is it you, dear, safe, safe at home?, Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you - welcome, welcome home., Photostatic copy.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Without music., World Manufacturing Co. is listed at 122 Nassau Street in New York City directories for 1880-1896., Ornamental border., "The music will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of 35 cents, by the firm that sent you this.", Publisher's no.: 180., First line of text: Oh, Willie is it you, dear, safe, safe at home?, Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you - welcome, welcome home.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
by the highly popular author Stephen C. Foster., Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Headpiece: Colored lithograph of a man dressed in top hat, red and white striped trousers and blue jacket, standing in a richly appointed room., Letter paper, blue ink., "The music of this beautiful song can be obtained at the music store of Firth Pond & Co., 547 Broadway, N.Y.", "500 illustrated ballads lithographed and printed by Charles Magnus, no. 12 Frankfort Street, New York."
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Without music., Henry J. Wehman is listed at 50 Chatham Street in New York City and Brooklyn directories for 1880-1886., Type ornament border., "The words and music of this song will be sent to any address, post-paid, on receipt of 40 cents, by H. J. Wehman, P. O. Box 1823, New York City. Catalogue of songs, books, novelties, &c., sent free.", Publisher's no.: 180., First line: Oh! Willie, is it you, dear., Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you -- welcome, welcome home.
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Willie we have missed you. Text Text
Without music., Type ornament border., "Look out for the new song: The Bold Zouaves.", Publisher's no.: 24., First line of text: Oh, Willie is it you, dear, safe, safe at home?, Refrain: Oh, Willie, we have missed you - welcome, welcome home., Photostatic copy.

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