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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grave of Bonaparte
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Without music., Words written by Henry S. Washburn; music by Lyman Heath. Cf. Dichter & Shapiro. Early American sheet music, p. 144., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864., De Marsan horned imp border., First line: On a lone barren isle, where the wild roaring billow.
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holiday schottisch
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For piano., Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1853., Oliver Ditson & Co. was at this address from 1858 until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., "Wakelam, Sc.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 216.3.
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holiday schottisch
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For piano., "Wakelam, Sc.", "25 [cents] nett."
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holiday schottisch
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composed by Stephen C. Foster., For piano., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., "Wakelam, Sc.", Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 216.2.
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horrible murder of Bill Snyder
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composed by S. H. Foster. We are true anti-renters / composed by Geo. A. Hale., Without music., Each song is within a type ornament border., In two columns., Bill Snyder: "Air--Old Dan Tucker.", Anti-renters: "Air--The teetotallers are coming.", "...and sung by the Euterpean Band of Rensselaerville, at the Anti-Land Monopoly Celebration, at Reidsville, July 4, 1844.", "Published by request of the Band, and sold for their benefit.", First line of text of Bill Snyder: The moon was shining silver bright., First line of chorus of Bill Snyder: Keep out of the way of big Bill Snyder., First line of text of Anti-renters: We have met for a convention., First line of chorus of Anti-renters: That we're true anti-renters., Hale, George A. We are true anti-renters.
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little ballad girl
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words and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 3 (December 1860), p. 24., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Some of the last songs of the late Stephen C. Foster who died January 13th, 1864, and an obituary of Foster on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Music Stereotyper, 43 Centre St., N.Y.", Price mark 2 1/2 in eight-pointed star., First line of text: Ho! little girl, so dressed with care!, First line of chorus: 'Tis my father's song.
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love I bear to thee
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-12 printed on t.p., Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters on p. [6], Red and blue ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Music Stereotyper, 43 Centre"--Title page., Price mark 2 1/2 in eight-pointed star, followed by "each"., First line of text: At midnight hour when all alone., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 12.
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love I bear to thee
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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., Advertisement: Some of the last songs of the late Stephen C. Foster, who died January 13th, 1864, and an obituary of Foster on p. [6], Red and blue ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Music Stereotyper, 43 Centre"--Title page., Price mark 3 in eight-pointed star, followed by "each"., First line of text: At midnight hour when all alone., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 354.3., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 12.
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nation is weeping
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by Louise Upham., Without music., Air--Under the willow she's sleeping / [Stephen Collins Foster]., Headpiece: Lithograph of Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession as it passes in front of New York's City Hall., Text printed in double columns., Mourning border., First line: Lincoln has fallen! the good and the great!, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Under the willow she's sleeping.
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