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Collection of 5,462 lyric sheets, also known as slip ballads, published in the 19th century and offered for sale by stationers, street-corner vendors, and by catalog through the mail.

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Title: American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection
Description: Collection of 5,462 lyric sheets, also known as slip ballads, published in the 19th century and offered for sale by stationers, street-corner vendors, and by catalog through the mail.
Contributor: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896 (Collector), Wolf, Edwin, 1911-1991 (Compiler)
Date: 1850-1870
Identifier: Islandora:ASP01

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: ALL FORWARD! THE CELEBRATED GARIBALDI HYMN.; All Forward! All Forward (3 vs.) Music obtained at Oliver Ditson and Co. (1). A-J border. 19.7 x 13.3 cm. (cropped)

: ALL GOING HOME.; We're all going home (3 vs. and chor.) Composed by Henry O. Upton, And sung with un- bounded applause, by the Howard Burlesque Opera Troupe, of Salem; print. J. H. Moreland. T. o. border. 23.5 x 16.4 cm.

: All Hail, the Power of Jesus Name.; Includes three other songs on the sheet: The Morning Light is Breaking; Missionary Hymn; Watchman, Tell us of the Night., All hail the power of Jesus name! (5 vs.) 27 x 17 cm.

: ALL HAIL, YE GALLANT FREEMEN TRUE!; AW hail, ye gallant freemen true (3 vs.) Tune—"Old Lang Syne.'' For the Mass Meeting at Oyster Bay, September 20, 1856. 24.5 x 15.3 cm.

: ALL SPICE; OR, SPICE FOR ALL.; All people endure all (3 vs.), Variant: a. [Signed] Cola; Baltimore, March 7, 1862. Title within double-line border; double-line border. 22.2 x 6.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] blue paper. 22.2 x 6.3 cm., Variant: c. Title: "Our Opinion; A Hit At These Times;" with four added verses; [signed] "Le Diable Baiteux," [N. G. Ridgeley,] Baltimore, April 1, 1862. Double-line border; man pasting up sign with title. 28 x 5.8 cm.

: ALL TOGETHER AGAIN.; All together, all together, once, once again (3 vs. and chor.) As sung in the Public Schools; publ. Johnson and Co.; print. Johnson (2). 17 x 10 cm. (cropped)

: ALL'S FOR THE BEST.; All's for the best! be sanguine and cheerful (3 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Music published by Firth, Pond and Co. (1); adv: Ten illustrated songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 184, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 13 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 620; [without 2nd chor.;] publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 25.2 x 15.7 cm.

: ALLS WELL, COME TO THE RESCUE.; One night of late I chanced to stray (8 vs.) Headed: "Song." T. o. border. 36 x 11.4 cm.

: AM I NOT FONDLY THINE OWN.; Thou, thou reign'st in this bosom, (3 vs.) 2nd song: "I'll Remember Thee.", Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.4 x 15.6 cm.

: [AMERICA] MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE.; My country, 'tis of thee (4 vs.), Variant: a. With comma after "Country" in title. A-J border; eagle with flag. 20 x 13.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Publ. Auner (2). A-J border; eagle between "1776. 1861." 24 x 14.6 cm., Variant: c. Print. Auner (longitudinal) (3). 14 x 8.7 cm., Variant: d. Title: "America"; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 22.2 x 13.7 cm., Variant: e. Title: "America"; [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan trapper border; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25.6 x 17 cm., Variant: f. Title: "America"; [without 3d vs.;] 2nd song: Prayer for Our Country; publ. Johnson (2); adv: 600 different kinds of Songs. A-J border. 24 x 15.2 cm., Variant: g. [Without 3d vs.;] sheet no. 700; with exclamation point after title; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.2 x 15.5 cm., Variant: h. Title: "America"; sheet no. 736; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 14.3 cm., Variant: i. [As above;] Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 21 x 13 cm., Variant: j. Title: "Our Native Land"; 3d vs. only. Card; blue ink; figure of Columbia with flag, col. 11.2 x 8 cm.

: THE AMERICAN BOY; "Father, look up and see that flag (8 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 24.7 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without comma in first line;] publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. Wavy-line border with ornamental corners. 20.6 x 12 cm., Variant: c. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 184, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 19 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 41, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.8 x 13 cm.

: THE AMERICAN FLAG.; Brave Men! behold the Flag that's sold (4 vs.) By Estwick Evans; copyrighted; dedicated to the Army; with prose essay on the Flag below text; sold by W. A. Tinney. 27.5 x 12.7 cm.

: THE AMERICAN GIRL.; Our hearts are with our native land (4 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. 24.2 x 15 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 108; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE UNION VOLUNTEERS on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22 x 13.6 cm.

: AMERICAN LIBERTY.; Here is true Liberty (5 vs.) Air—Indian Hunter. Dedicated to the Washington Glee Club; [sold by] Charles F. Mayer; print. A. H. Senseman (1). T. o. border. 22.3 x 13 cm. (cropped)

: THE AMERICAN REBELS!; Rebels! Us a holy name (8 vs.) Headed: "Song." T. o. border; clasped hands. 30.1 x 14.2 cm.

: THE AMERICAN STAR.; Come, strike the bold anthem, the war dogs are howling (4 vs.) Air—Humors of Glen. [Publ.] Louis Bonsai; adv: All Kinds of Books Bound. T. o. border. 20.7 x 12.3 cm.

: THE AMERICAN STAR.; Come, strike the bold anthem, the war-dogs are howling (4 vs.), Variant: a. [Without "The" in title, and without comma after Come in first line;] publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 23 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Publ. Edwin J. Gibson; for sale at J. Rafferty's. Orange paper; t. o. border; star. 24.2 x 15.4 cm., Variant: e. [Without "The" in title, and without comma after Come in first line;] publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Billheads, etc. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: f. Tune—"Araby's daughter." 15.7 x 9.7 cm. (cropped)

: THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER.; I'm going to leave my native hills (6 vs.) Air: The Girl I left behind me., Variant: a. From the Stars and Stripes Songster, publ. Robert M. De Witt; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 20 x 10 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 506; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 20 x 12 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 742; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.6 x 13.8 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 21.5 x 13 cm.

: ANCIENT RAMS NO. 2. OF SOUTHWARK.; We are the Ancient Rams (9 vs.) Air—Rocks of Sicily. By T. K.; publ. Thomas M. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 22.9 x 15.5 cm.

: AN ANGEL FORM IN DREAMS BEHELD.; An Angel form in dreams beheld (2 vs.) Sheet no. 979; From Balfe's New Opera of Stanella; sung by Mr. W. Harrison; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm.

: ANGEL'S WHISPER.; A baby was sleeping (4 vs.) 2nd song: "Switzer's Song of Home"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15.2 cm.

: ANNIE I HAVE MISSED YOU.; Dear Annie, is it you there, safe and well alone (3 vs.) Air—Willie we have missed you. By Frederick S. English; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.7 x 15 cm.

: ANNIE LAURIE.; Maxwelton Braes are bonnie (3 vs.), Variant: a. With explanation: "We give below the words of Annie Laurie, now the most popular Ballad in the British Camp . . ."; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. With title spelled "Lawrie"; text varying slightly; music obtained at R. Astley's; [publ.] Astley. T. o. border. 26.3 x 17.2 cm., Variant: c. With explanation: "We give below the words of Annie Laurie now the most popular ballad in the British Camp . . ."; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 237, col. 20.2 x 12.3 cm., Variant: e. [As above; without adv.;] bronze ink. 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: f. Advs.: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2), and Ten illustrated Songs. Letter paper; double-line border; hdpc. Magnus 237a, col. 20.4 x 12.8 cm., Variant: g. Adv.: To be obtained at Newbert's...All the New Songs; publ. Walter Warren.; T.o. border; Columbia against seascape; 21.2 x 11 cm. (cropped).

: ANNIE LISLE.; Down where the waving willows (4 vs. and 2 chors.), Variant: a. With title spelled "Lile"; advs: See the new song of Pennsylvania Battle Cry, and New Songs. Seven Days Fight, etc.; publ. Johnson (2). 22.8 x 12.2 cm., Variant: b. Letter paper; blue ink; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 253a, col. 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: c. Publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.2 x 15 cm. d. With 1 chor. only. T. o. border. 22.5 x 14.4 cm.

: ANNIE OF THE VALE.; The young stars are glowing, their clear light bestowing (2 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Music published by Firth, Pond and Co. (1); with 3 vs. and chor.; publ. Johnson (2). Figure of Columbia seated on a rock. 21.3 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 230, col. 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 234, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12.3 cm., Variant: d. Publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; frame border; hdpc. Magnus 230, col. 20 x 14 cm., Variant: e. Words by G. P. Morris; music by J. R. Thomas; sheet no. 833; music had at Firth, Pond and Co. (1); publ. Wrigley. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15 Cm.

: ANNIE WITH THE VEIL. A PARODY.; My love's a bookfolder (3 vs. and chors.) Air—"Annie of the Vale." Sheet no. 1130. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23 x 15.2 cm.

: ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE MORNING PENNSYLVANIAN FOR CHRISTMAS 1859 AND NEW YEAR 1860.; Good morning, kind friends! A happy New Year (9 vs.) Ivy vine border; woodcut of man offering drinks; Philad'a Wood Engraver Co. 62.1 x 45.8 cm.

: ANNUAL GREETING OF THE CARRIERS OF FITZGERALD'S CITY ITEM. CHRISTMAS, 1863.-NEW YEAR, 1864.; Christmas is here; the bells ring clear (11 vs.) T. o. border; with calender. 30.3 x 23.6 cm.

: ANNUAL GREETING OR CARRIERS' ADDRESS OF THE DAILY NEWS: TO THEIR PATRONS, JANUARY 1, 1859.; To old and young, to grave and gay (2 columns) T. o. border; ornamental arms of Philadelphia. 45.4 x 30.3 cm.

: ANSWER OF KATY DARLING.; Oh, in heaven will you meet your Katy Darling (2 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 26 x 16.2 cm.

: ANSWER TO A THOUSAND A YEAR.; Have you heard the strange news just came down, Gaffer Green (6 vs.) [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 24.3 x 15.2 cm.

: ANSWER TO MOTHER IS THE BATTLE OVER?; Yes, my boy, the battle's over (4 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 26 x 15.3 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.5 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. With exclamation point after title; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19 x 12.3 cm. (cropped), Variant: d. Title as above; sheet no. 814; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 24.2 x 16.8 cm., Variant: e. By James Wakefield; with period at end of title; sheet no. 1088; publ. Wrigley. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 21.6 x 13 cm.

: ANSWER TO THE YOUNG CONSCRIPT BY HIS LADY.; O young Conscript, one and twenty (2 vs. and chors.) Air—Who will Care for Mother Now? By A. Anderson, Philad'a, Oct. 1863; cop: A. Ander- son, EDPa., 1863; [for sale] A. Anderson. A-J border. 23.5 x 15.3 cm.

: ANSWER TO WHO WILL CARE FOR MOTHER NOW?; Quell, oh! quell your fears my darling (3 vs. and chor.) Air: Who will care for Mother now? Words by C. G. Streval., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 22.2 x 13.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan fountain border. 26.6 x 17.2 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] De Marsan military cupid border. 24 x 15.2 cm., Variant: d. [Without Air and exclamation point in first line;] Streval spelled "Ytreval"; music by C. Carrol Sawyer; music had of Sawyer and Thompson; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 31, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 33, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.6 x 13 cm.., Variant: f. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 39, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.9 x 13 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 40, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20 x 11.5 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 77, bronze ink; publ. Mag- nus. 20 x 13 cm., Variant: i. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 194, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: j. [Probably as above, with adv. cropped;] hdpc. Magnus 215, col. 19.6 x 12.9 cm., Variant: k. [Without exclamation point in first line;] with Streval spelled "Ytreval"; music by C. Carrol Sawyer; sheet no. 1167; music had of Sawyer and Thompson; publ. Wrigley. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.2 x 15.4 cm.

: ANSWER TO "WILLIE WE HAVE MISSED YOU." WILLIE'LL ROAM NO MORE.; Yes, Mary, I have come, love, across the dark blue sea (3 vs. and chor.) Music obtained at Firth, Pond and Co. (1); print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.6 x 15.3 cm.

: ANTIETAM.; On the 11th of September eighteen hundred sixty-two (8 vs.) Air: While everything is lovely, and the goose hangs high. By Col. Max Langenschwartz., Variant: a. Cop: 1864, Charles Magnus, SDN.Y. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 16, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 74, bronze ink; publ. Mag- nus. 19.5 x 13 cm.

: ANY OTHER MAN. NO. 2.; Come listen to me, one and all (5 vs. and chor.) Air: A wet sheet and a flowing sea., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.2 x 17.6 cm., Variant: b. [Without "A" in Air;] Sung by Tony Pastor; sheet no. 1060; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.1 x 15.6 cm.

: APOLOGY, NO TRUST.; /// should trust each time I'm asked (6 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24.2 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.6 x 15 cm. c. With period after "Apology"; adv: Hoopland's Ger- man Bitters. T. o. border. 20 x 13 cm.

: AN APPEAL FOR MARYLAND.; Of all the gems that gild the wreath (6 vs.) [Signed] B; Baltimore, January 20th, 1862. Double-line border; [Bonsai] flag of Maryland. 19 x 10 cm.

: AN APPEAL TO THE CHARITABLE.; Ye who are inclined to pity (4 vs.) By George W. Avery; headed by a testimonial signed by H. H. Reynolds, A. M. Low and Wm. H. Fredenburgh. T. o. border. 23.1 x 10 cm.

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