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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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: HAVE YOU SEEN HER LATELY?; I stand, before you, bath'd in tears (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Music obtained of Frederick Blume (1); publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border with war scenes in lower corners. 24.4 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1362; [publ. Wrigley (1)] (imprint imper- fectly printed.) Wrigley military cupid border. 23.8 x 15 cm.

: THE HAZEL DELL.; In the Hazel Dell my Nelly's sleeping (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Song and Chorus by Wurzel; music obtained of Wm. Hall and Son (3); publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 24.5 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 20.8 x 12.5 cm. (cropped)., Variant: c. No imprint. T.o. border. 24 x 14.5 c.m.

: HE FIREMAN'S VICTORY.; Hark! hark! hark! to the deep-toned bell (4 vs. and chors. uneven length), Variant: a. Words by Mr. Brougham; music by Mr. C. R. Dod- worth; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.2 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title;] publ. Auner (3). A-J border; yellow paper. 23 x 14.8 cm.

: HE GRAVE OF UNCLE TRUE.; Beside the worn and moss-grown rock (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 23.9 x 15.6 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Auner. A-J border. 22.3 X 12.6 cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.8 x 16.5 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 602; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.7 x 15.5 cm.

: HE LED HER TO THE ALTAR.; He led her to the altar (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan fountain border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 448; publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley military cupid border. 25.5 x 15.4 cm.

: HE TELLS ME HE LOVES ME.; He tells me he loves me, and can I believe (4 vs.) Publ. De. Marsan (4). De Marsan lyre border, col. 25.2 x 17 cm.

: THE HEART BOW'D DOWN.; The heart bowed down by weight of woe (2 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Sheet no. 1103; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.8 x 14.8 cm.

: HEART RENDING TRAGEDY, OR SONG NO. 2 ON THE 30TH STREET MURDER.; In the month of October, in the year fifty-eight (9 vs.) Air—Meeting of the Waters, or Indian Hunter. By the Saugerties Bard; The above described Tragedy occurred in N.Y. Oct. 26th, 1858; publ. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15.7 cm.

: THE HEARTY WELCOME HOME.; Our noble boys are coming (4 vs. and chor.) Written and composed by Eastburn; cop: 1865, W. R. Smith, EDPa.; Wm. R. Smith, Agt. Music Publisher; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 22 x 13.5 cm.

: "HEAVEN, MY HOME. "; There is a land of joy and peace (6 vs.) Air:—"Maryland! My Maryland!" By W. H. Hayward; [Written for the Sunday Telegram;] Baltimore, Nov. 22d, 1862. Double-line border with ornamental corners. 19.2 x 10.2 cm.

: HEAVEN'S MY HOME.; Though the world may me disown (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. Johnson (2). Multi-line border. 23 x 14.3 cm., Variant: b. A-J border. 20 x 12.8 cm. (cropped)

: HEENAN THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.; Who was it crossed the raging ocean (5 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan lyre border, col. 25 x 16.5 cm.

: HENRY SHALL BE MAYOR A CAMPAIGN SONG.; Rouse! ye freinds [sic] of Clay (5 vs.) Tune—"Scots wha hae"., Variant: a. By D. M. B. of 5th, Precinct, 7th, ward; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Same as above.]

: HER BRIGHT SMILES HAUNT ME STILL.; 'Tis many years since last we met (2 vs. and 2 chors.) 2nd song: "Thy Voice Hath a Charm.", Variant: a. [Without 2nd song;] publ. Johnson (2). A-J border; bust of woman. 22.7 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 214, col.; publ. Magnus (1), 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 1141; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15 cm.

: HER HEART IS THE PRIZE I WILL GAIN.; To the Ball, to the Ball, I'll pursue her (3 vs.) Composed by F. W. N. Bayley; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 24.7 x 16.4 cm.

: HERE I AM AS YOU DISKTVER.; Here I am as you diskiver (5 vs. and chor.) Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24.2 x 15 cm.

: HERE IN BELLE ISLE'S DREARY PRISON.; Here in Belle Isle's rebel prison (2 vs. and chors.) Air: "Just be- fore the Battle Mother." By John Ross Dix; cop: 1864, Charles Magnus, SDN.Y. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus, 76, col.: publ. Magnus (1). 19 x 11.5 cm.

: [HERE WE MEET ONCE MORE AGAIN]; Here we meet once more again (12 vs.) Air.—"Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled." By Gen. W. H. Hayward, of Baltimore; Print. Rose andCo. T. o. border with ornamental corners. 27 x 12.4 cm.

: HERE'S A HEALTH TO THEE, TOM MOORE I; My boat is on the shore (5 vs.), Variant: a. 2nd song: "The Rose of Tralee"; publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan clown border. 24.7 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without comma after "Thee" in title;] with period at end of title; sheet no. 723; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.6 cm.

: THE HERO OF LEXINGTON.; Friends, one and all (5 vs. and chor.) Air: Happy Land of Canaan., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border. 25 x 16.6 cm., Variant: b. [Without comma in first line;] with period and dash after "Air": sheet no. 919; sung by Theodore W. Russell; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.4 x 15 cm.

: THE HEROES OF '62.; My brave fellow Soldiers prepare for your foe (5 vs. and 2 chors.) Tune—Bonny Eloise., Variant: a. By A. Anderson, Philadelphia; arranged from H.C.B.; print. Harris. T. o. border. 19.5 x 9.7 cm., Variant: b. By H.C. Brick; Tune in parentheses; "soldiers" in first line. T. o. border; yellow paper. 24.5 x 15 cm.

: HE'S GONE TO THE ARMS OF ABRAHAM.; My true love is a soldier (7 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Written by Sep. Winner; published in sheet music by Winner and Co. (3); publ. Johnson (2) [with initials]. A-J border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor; publ. Johnson (2) [without initials]. A-J border. 24 x 15.7 cm., Variant: c. Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 103a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 140, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: e. Music had of Winner and Co.; adv: Send for Price List of Stephens' Colored Album Drolleries [publ.] Wm. A. Stephens. Letter paper; comic scene of three weeping soldiers, col. 23 x 14 cm.

: HETTY LOAR, A PARODY ON "NETTIE MOORE"; In a lily-white frock coat, and a vest of palest green (5 vs. and chor.) Headed Zieber's Popular Editions; wholesale agents; G. Boshart, T. M. Scroggy (1), H. K. Logan and W. A. Peet; publ. Zieber; adv: "The Fire Feller,". T. o. border; yellow paper. 24.3

: HICKS THE PIRATE.; A mournful tale heart rending (5 vs.) Air:—The Rose Tree. By Saugerties Bard; sheet no. 614; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: HICKSIE.; Its a mighty bad way dey's got ole Hicks in (9 vs. and chor.) T. o. border with ornamental corners; eagle on shield. 20.6 x 10.9 cm.

: HIGH DADDY.; The sun's gone down to take a little sleep (6 vs. and chor.) Music written and composed for Bryant's Minstrels by Dan. D. Emmett; obtained of Wm. A. Pond and Co., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 22.6 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 25.2 x 16 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 1131. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23 x 15.2 cm.

: THE HILLHOUSE INF ANTRY.; Now all kind friends that's here to-night, give ear unto my song (6 vs. and chor.) Air: Whack row de dow. By John C. Cross; written for J. E. Crookes, 132 Regt. N.Y.V.; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.4 x 16.4 cm.

: THE HILLS OF NEW ENGLAND.; The hills of New England how proudly they rise (6 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (2) De Marsan clown border; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 24.2 x 16.5 cm.

: [HIP, HIP, HURRAH! FOR GENERAL GRANT]; Hip, Hip, Hurrah! for General Grant (9 vs. and chor.) Tune— Pop goes the Weasel. 25.4 x 14.5 cm.

: THE HOD-CARRIER'S SONG.; I am a bold Hodman, I live by my trade (6 vs. and chor.) Air.— Villikens and his Dinah., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border, col. 25 x 16.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Boyd's imprint added (1). 27 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. By Saugerties Bard; sheet no. 663; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: HOIST UP THE FLAG.; Away down in Dixie, the war first begun (7 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Without comma in first line;] words by Billy Holmes, arranged for the Piano by Sep. Winner; cop: 1863, Winner and Co., EDPa.; Winner and Co., Music Publishers (3); publ. Auner (4). T. o. border. 24.4 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] Words and Melody by Billy Holmes; music publ. by Winner and Co. (3); publ. Auner. A-J border. 24.7 x 14.8 cm., Variant: c. Music obtained at William R. Smith; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.7 x 14.7 cm., Variant: d. Music obtained of Winner and Co. (3); publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 26 x 16.7 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 25 x 16 cm., Variant: f. [Without period at end of title;] with "New" before title; Words and Melody by Billy Holmes; music arranged by Sep. Winner; music published by Winner and Co. (3); with second line of title in caps; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 21 x 12.5 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] with second line of title in upper and lower case. A-J border. 20 x 13 cm. (cropped), Variant: h. [As above, but without period at end of title;] adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.6 x 15 cm., Variant: i. With "New" before title and exclamation point at end of title; publ. Johnson and Co. 21.3 x 11 cm.

: HOIST UP THE FLAG.; The Rebels thought they had us when the war first begun (11 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Title: "Up With The Flag Long May It Wave."; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.2 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] publ. Auner (4). 21 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above; but with exclamation point at end of title;] publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23.1 x 13.9 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Hoist Up the Flag, Long May It Wave."; publ. Johnson and Co. 21.3 x 11.5 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.4 x 15.3 cm., Variant: f. Title: "Up With The Flag!"; written by J. R. Thomas; Received Nightly with Thunders of Applause in all the Principal Concert Rooms in the United States; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 206c, bronze., Variant: g. [Without period at end of title;] By Young Sport; sheet no. 1190; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 14 cm., Variant: h. [As above; imprint blank.] 23 x 15 cm.

: HOLD ON ABRAHAM! UNCLE SAM'S BOYS ARE COMING RIGHT ALONG.; We're going down to Dixie, to Dixie, to Dixie (8 vs. and chor.) By Wm. B. Bradbury, and sung with immense success by Wood's Minstrels; publ. Wm. A. Pond and Co., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5) A-J border. 24 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. Adv: Prof. Brooks Ball Room Monitor; publ. Johnson (2). ^ A-J border. 24 x 14.7 cm., Variant: c. [Without publisher.] 23 x 15 cm.

: HOME AGAIN.; Home again, home again (3 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; adv: Songs, Circulars, Cards, etc. Andrews ivy border. 23.6 x 15.1 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16.4 cm.

: A HOME BEYOND THE TIDE.; We are out on the ocean sailing (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Title: "Golden Shore; or, A Home Beyond The Tide"; publ. Auner. Multi-line border. 20 x 12.8 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Sheet no. 613; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.5 x. 15.6 cm., Variant: c. Title: "We are out on the Ocean Sailing"; sheet no. 661; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24.6 x 15.7 cm.

: THE HOME GUARDS.; I'm a Home Guard true and steady (7 vs. and chor.) Tune.—"Gay and Happy." Written by S. S. Steele, Esq.; cop: 1861, John W. Du Bree, EDPa.; publ. John W. Du Bree; adv: Printing of all descriptions. T. o. border with ornamental corners. 23.3 x 13 cm.

: THE HOME OF MY YOUTH.; The home of my youth is now lonely (4 vs.) Headed: "To the Union Soldiers"; Respectfully dedi- cated to John Lorence, who lost both legs, at the Battle ol Roanoke Island, North Carolina, February 8th, 1862; [signed] Joseph N. Stetser; cop: 1864, Joseph N.

: HOME, SWEET HOME.; 'Mid pleasures and palaces, though we may roam (3 vs. and chor.) [By John Howard Payne;] 2nd song: "My Boyhood's Home"., Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 24.4 x 16.6 cm.

: HOME! THE BOYS ARE MARCHING!; Home the boys are marching! victory's banners wave (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Poetry by C. St. John; music, by F. Wilmarth; [publ.] Johnson and Cartlitch; print. Johnson (2); adv: Get the two New Songs. 19.3 x 10.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without exclamation point at end of title;] [publ.] Johnson and Cartlitch; adv: See the New Songs; print. Johnson (2). 20 x 10.6 cm., Variant: c. [Without exclamation points in title;] with comma after "marching" in first line; sheet no. 987; Music, publ. by O. Ditson and Co.; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 21.7 x 14 cm.

: THE HOME WHERE ROSES GREW.; Oh! how often, when at eve I'm sitting (3 vs.) Music obtained of Firth, Pond and Co.; [publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan trapper border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25.4 x 16.5 cm.

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