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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Dolly Day
Dolly Day
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.
Dolly Day
Dolly Day
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.
Dolly Day
Dolly Day
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.
Dolly Day
Dolly Day
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.
Dolly Day
Dolly Day
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.
Dolly Day
Dolly Day
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.
Dolly Day. Text Text
Dolly Day. Text Text
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.
Dolly Day. Text Text
Dolly Day. Text Text
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.
Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
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.
Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
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.
Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
Don't bet your money on de Shanghai
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.
Don't draft me, my wife has got a sick baby
Don't draft me, my wife has got a sick baby
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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