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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Dolly Day
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as sung by Christy's Minstrels ; written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Reprint: Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham was at the address given in advertisement (No. 181 Baltimore St., Baltimore) from 1853 until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: The latest piano music published by Miller & Beacham on p. [6], "Webb"--Colophon., "25 [cents] net.", First line of text: I've told you 'bout de banjo., First line of chorus: Oh Dolly Day looks so gay., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 117.36.
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Dolly Day
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words and music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., "As sung by the Christy Minstrels"--Title page., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5., Titles for series numbers 1-4 printed on t.p., "Webb"--Colophon., "25 cts. net."--Title page., First line of text: I've told you 'bout de banjo., First line of chorus: Oh Dolly Day looks so gay., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 117.2., Foster's plantation melodies ; no. 2.
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Dolly Day
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as sung by Christy's Minstrels ; written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham was in business from 1853 until 1864. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5., "Webb"--Colophon., "25 [cents] net.", First line of text: I've told you 'bout de banjo., First line of chorus: Oh Dolly Day looks so gay., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 117.35.
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Dolly Day
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as sung by Christy's Minstrels ; written & composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Oliver Ditson acquired these plates in 1873 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5., "Webb"--Colophon., Price mark 3 in seven-pointed star., First line of text: I've told you 'bout de banjo., First line of chorus: Oh Dolly Day looks so gay.
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Dolly Day
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words and music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., "As sung by the Christy Minstrels"--Title page., Miller & Beacham, successors to F.D. Benteen, was at address given in advertisement (No. 181 Baltimore St., Baltimore) from 1853 until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5., Titles for series numbers 1-6 printed on t.p., Advertisement: New and popular vocal music published by Miller & Beacham on p. [6], "Gillingham"--Title page., "Webb"--Colophon., "25 cts. net."--Title page., First line of text: I've told you 'bout de banjo., First line of chorus: Oh Dolly Day looks so gay., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 117.3., Foster's plantation melodies ; no. 2.
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Dolly Day
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words and music by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., "As sung by the Christy Minstrels"--Title page., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5., Titles for series numbers 1-6 printed on t.p., "Gillingham"--Title page., "Webb"--Colophon., "25 cts. net."--Title page., First line of text: I've told you 'bout de banjo., First line of chorus: Oh Dolly Day looks so gay., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 117.25., Foster's plantation melodies ; no. 2.
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Dolly Day. Text Text
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Without music., Type ornament border., First line of the text; I've told you 'bout the banjo., First line of the chorus: Oh! Dolly Day looks so gay., Publisher's no.: 307., Photostatic copy.
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Dolly Day. Text Text
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Without music., J. Andrews was located at 38 Chatham St. from 1853 to 1859., Type ornament border., "J. Andrews, no. 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Printer of songs, circulars, cards, labels, &c. Neat, quick & cheap.", First line of the text: I've told you 'bout the banjo., First line of chorus: Oh! Dolly Day looks so gay.
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Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verses 1-3 printed as text on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithograph of a chicken., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: De Shanghai chicken, when you put him in de pit., First line of chorus: Oh! de Shanghai!, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 52.
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Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verses 1-3 printed as text on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithograph of a chicken., Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., First line of text: De Shanghai chicken, when you put him in de pit., First line of chorus: Oh! de Shanghai!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 111.3., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 52.
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Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Verses 1-3 printed as text on p. 5., Title page illustration: lithograph of a chicken., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: De Shanghai chicken, when you put him in de pit., First line of chorus: Oh! de Shanghai!, Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 111.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 52.
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Don't draft me, my wife has got a sick baby
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Without music., Type ornament border., Air--"Old Uncle Ned" / [Stephen Collins Foster]., Lithographed headpiece: School room scene., First line of text: The time for enrollment being at an end., First line of chorus: The aristocracy can't go, oh! oh! oh!, Photostatic copy., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Uncle Ned.
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