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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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: THE FRENCH LADY.; Come and listen to the story (6 vs.) Air—"Sister Mary." Headed: "Song". T. o. border. 27 x 13.5 cm.

: French Song Sheets

: THE FRIENDS WE LEAVE BEHIND US.; Come Com- rades while we March away (3 vs.) Tune—"The Girl I Left Behind Me." Cop: 1862, J. Magee; subtitle: "The Soldiers Parting Song," Letter paper; blue ink; double line border with 2 flags and motto "Liberty and Union Forever" in red and blue. 20 x 1

: FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE.; Of every sensation true joy can impart (3 vs.) [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24 x 16 cm.

: THE FRIGHT OF OLD VIRGINIA. BEING A CON- DENSED ACCOUNT OF THE HARPER'S FERRY INSUR- RECTION, OCTOBER 16TH, 1859.; Oh! have you heard the news of late (9 vs. and chor.) Air—"Teddy the Tiler." By Walter W. Warren; publ. Warren (4). 23.9 x 12.8 cm.

: FROM A HUSBAND TO HIS WIFE.; She who sleeps upon my heart (3 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.3 x 15.4 cm.

: THE FRONTIER MUSKETEERS.; I was on the second of October, when us boys we did parade (3 vs. and 2 chors.) Composed by Wm. H. Core; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: FUNERAL PROCESSION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN, AS IT STARTED FROM THE DEPOT IN PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 22D, 1865.; Softly the light of the parting day (4 vs.) Tune.—Star of the Evening, Glory on High. July 4th, 1865; print. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Bill- Heads, Circulars, etc. 24 x 14.5 cm.

: THE FURNITURE CAR.; When last I saw the Philly, 'twas on a wint'ry day (8 vs. and chor.) Air—"Low Back'd Car." Publ. T. M. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 23 x 13 cm.

: GAL FROM THE SOUTH.; My massa had a colored gal (3 vs. and chor.) Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24 x 15.2 cm.

: THE GAL IN THE CABBAGE LINE. A PARODY ON DANDY JIM FROM CAROLINE.; My darling Jane, I'd have you know (7 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.5 x 16.5 cm.

: THE GAL WITH DE BLUE DRESS ON.; Now white folks, I'll sing to you (3 vs. and chor.) [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 25 x 16.5 cm.

: THE GAL WITH THE BALMORAL.; As I walked down the street (4 vs. and chor.) Air—"Jockey Hat and Feather.", Variant: a. Publ. Auner (address imperfectly printed). A-J border. 21.9 x 13.7 cm., Variant: b. As sung by Bryants' Minstrels; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.1 x 16.5 cm.

: THE GALLANT 28TH.; Come all you brave, and united let us be (6 vs.) Tune.—"Sons of America." Composed by John Hayes, John Chapman and David S. A82,",A83,"A-J border; two hands pointing at title. 23 x 14 cm.

: GALLANT 69TH; We are privates in the Sixty-Ninth (3 vs. and chor.) Words by Ed. Harrigan; music by Dave Braham., Variant: a. With period at end of title; "Ninth" in first line not in caps; adv: By sending Johnson, 40 cents; [publ.] Johnson (4) [imprint partially cropped]. 18.3 x 12 cm., Variant: b. Music published by Wm. A. Pond and Co. Four military figures. 15.3 x 11.5 cm. (cropped)

: THE GALLANT 69TH NO. 8.; The Sons of old Granua are arming (5 vs.) Air: The Land of Shillelagh. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan border with eagle, drapery with stars and stripes, col. 24 x 17 cm.

: THE GALLANT 69TH REGIMENT.; Oh! Hibernia, green Gem of the Ocean (3 vs.) Air: Red, White, and Blue. Dedicated to the "Sullivan Boys" of Company A., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan border with eagle, drapery with stars and stripes, col. 21 x 14.2 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 26 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. With single quotes around "Sullivan Boys" in dedica- tion; sheet no. 861; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. By Ned Kirby; sheet no. 808; worded: "And dedicated to the Sullivan Boys of Company A."; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: THE GALLANT 99TH REGIMENT. H.Y.S.V.; Brave Comrades, all, come list to me: your spirits I'll cheer (8 vs.) Air: River Roe. By P. K.; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.2 x 16.5 cm.

: THE GALLANT COLONEL.; There lived a man in Brooklin town (11 vs.) T. o. border; Confederate flag. 30.2 x 13.3 cm.

: GALLANT FIGHTING JOE.; On old Virginia's sacred soil (6 vs.) Air—"Brave Lord Willoughby.", Variant: a. Sheet no. 825; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23 x 13.5 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Song of the Potomac Veterans; or, Gallant Fighting Joe"; with first vs. set to music; adv: War Songs for Freemen; [publ.] Ticknor and Fields. 27.3 x 15.7 cm.

: THE GALLANT HUSSAR.; A damsel possess'd of great beauty (6 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.5 x 17 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 436; publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 22.5 x 13.7 cm.

: GALLANT PENNSYLVANIA 69TH, IRISH VOLUN- TEERS; To Erin's sons of hill and plain, come listen to my feeble strain (6 vs.) Air.—McKenney's Dream Dedicated to the Sixty-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, by M. Fay; cop: 1863, J. H. Johnson, EDPa., Variant: a. Publ. Johnson (2). 23.5 x 14.6 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Irish Volunteers, Penn'a's Gallant 69th."; publ. Johnson (2). 24.5 x 16 cm.

: THE GALLANT SOLDIER.; When war-drums beat and cannons rattle, sage and sire stories tell (7 vs.) Air: The Storm., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border. 25 x 17.3 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] By F. Collins; sheet no. 1024; publ. Wrigley (1) [imprint upside down]. Wrigley horned imp border. 24.3 x 15.4 cm.

: GALLANT SOLDIER BOYSl; The shrill trumpets sounding and the drums are rattling loud (4 vs. and chor.) Air - Fairy Belle. Sheet no. 745; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22 x 12.2 cm.

: THE GALLANT SONS OF ERIN.; Fom, Soldiers brave, pray pay attention: gentle folks, grand condescention (6 vs. and chor.) Dedicated to the 69th Regt. N.Y.S.M., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 26 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.7 x 16 cm., Variant: c. With varying punctuation in first line; sheet no. 1064; By Timothy B. O'Regan; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.5 x 15.3 cm., Variant: d. [As above; with BY THE SAD SEA-WAVE on recto.] 23.6 x 15.6 cm., Variant: e. [As above; with O GENTLY BREATHE on recto.] 22.4 x 13.5 cm.

: GALS ON THE AVENUE.; As I walked out one sultry morn (6 vs. and chor.) Sung by Tom Vance; sheet no. 727; publ. Auner (5). T. o. border. 22.5 x 14.5 cm.

: THE GAMBLER'S WIFE.; Dark is the night! how dark! no light—no fire (9 vs.) Poetry by Dr. Crofts; music by Henry Russell., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: THE GARDEN GATE.; The day was clos'd, the moon shone bright (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border, col. 25.5 x 16.5 cm.

: THE GARRET NEAR THE SKY.; The cottage by the sea you've heard of (3 vs.) Air: The Cottage by the sea. Written by G. W. Hunt, and sung by Tony Pastor; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 24.5 x 16 cm.

: Gathering Shells from the Sea Shore.; Forms part of a twenty-three page song book, filed under 1523.1., I wander'd to-day, on the sea shore (3 vs. and chor.) No. 213. Publ. E. Nason Co., 21 Ann Street, New York. T.o. border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.

: GAY AND HAPPY.; The Southern Boys are gay and happy (5 vs. and chor.) Headed: "Song." T. o. border; Justice with sword and scales, ship in background. 29.7 x 14.1 cm.

: GAY AND HAPPY.; I am the girl that's gay and happy (8 vs. and chor.) Composed and sung by Miss Annie Rush, the Philadel- phia Vocalist., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: b. With "and" in title. A-J border. 20.3 x 13.4 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. [Without "the Philadelphia Vocalist";] publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25 x 16.6 cm., Variant: d. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 21 x 12.6 cm., Variant: de. [As above, but with "&" in title.] A-J border. 23.8 x 15.2 cm., Variant: e. Adv: Union Badges, Letter and Note Papers, etc. at Johnson's (2). A-J border. 18.8 x 10.3 cm., Variant: f. With 7 vs. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 242, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: h. [Without "Composed and sung by . . .";] As sung by Miss Clara Butler at the New Grotto Saloon, Corner Fifth and Chestnut Sts.; print. Walter Warren (3). Wavy-line border; man riding sow with sign "Fourth Edition". 25.3 x 14.5 cm., Variant: i. Sheet no. 821; with "and" in title; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15 cm.

: GAY CONDUCTOR.; White folks, give me your atten- tion, while I sing you a little song (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Title: "Gay Conductor On the City-Railroad-Cars"; As Sung by Lewis Simmons, the favorite banjoist, at the Melodeon, 539 Broadway; [without chorus;] publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan clown border. 25.2 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. As sung by Andrew J. Leavitt, the Champion Banjo Soloist; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill- Heads, etc., and Sam. Sanford's New Song Books. A-J border [partly cropped]; horses pulling railroad cars. 20.5 x 12.2 cm.

: THE GAY OLD COOK.; Some twenty years ago (10 vs.) Air: Shan Van Rocht. By Frozen Water; publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.3 x 17 cm.

: GEN. BEAUREGARD.; When war clouds gathered about our land (7 vs.) [By John Brady.] T. o. border. 20 x 10.5 cm.

: GEN. GILMORE VS. BEAUREGARD!; Round the South Atlantic Shores (6 vs.) Air: Landlady of France. By A. Anderson, late of the 45th Regt., P.V.M., September, 1863; print. Harris. T. o. border. 21.4 x 13 cm.

: GEN. GRANT'S VICTORY AT CHATTANOOGA.; I was November twenty-third the Union Ball began (8 vs. and chor.) Air—On the Road to Brighton. Written by Geo. P. Hardwick, Washington, D.C.; Respectfully dedicated to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant; cop: 1863, G. P. Hardwick, DCD.C. Letter paper; single-line bor

: GEN. JOHNSTON.; Behold the brave son of the good OldDominion (5 vs.) Air—"American Star." T. o. border; yellow paper; exploding cannon ball. 19.5 x 11.5 cm.

: GEN. LEE, "IS PRETTY GOOD LOOKING," BUT HE CANT COME IN MARYLAND.; Oh, carry me back to old Virginia (4 vs.) Air—"Oh, carry me back to Old Vir- ginia." T. o. border. 25.1 x 9 cm.

: GEN. McCLELLAN'S FAREWELL ADDRESS TO HIS ARMY.; Ye hills and vales and camps around (6 vs.) Air: Highland Mary. Cop: A. Anderson, EDPa., 1862., Variant: a. Written by A. Anderson, Philadelphia, November, 1862; [publ.] A. Anderson. T. o. border. 21 x 12.7 cm., Variant: b. By A. Anderson. T. o. border. 21.4 x 13.5 cm.

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