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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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: NEARER TO THEE.; Nearer, my God to thee (5 vs.) [Signed] Sarah F. Adams; no. 161. American Tract Society. T. o. border. 18.5 x n.i cm.

: NED BRANAGHAN AND NELLY MULLIGAN.; Oh! listen to a doleful tale, 'twill almost make you blubber (6 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border, col. 24.3 x 16.1 cm.

: THE NEGLECTED PICTURE.; What ails you Jeff? hast had a "'smash?" (7 vs.) From the Home Journal; with explanation of song beginning: "The following lines were suggested on seeing the painting styled the 'Neglected Picture', by W. M. Davis ..."; adv: Photographic copies, Carte de Visite size; [with account of painting from the New York Herald on verso.] 20 x 13 cm.

: THE NEGRO BOY SOLD FOR A WATCH.; When thirst of gold enslaves the mind (4 vs.) Sheet no. 582. Wrigley Ethiopian border, col. 19 x 11.7 cm. (cropped)

: THE NEGRO'S COMPLAINT.; Forced from home and all its pleasures (4 vs.) Print. Johnson (2). Double-line border, with ornaments in corners. 20.3 x 12 cm.

: NELL FLAUGHERTY'S DRAKE.; My name it is Nell, right candid I tell (7 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border. 23.9 x 15.6 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 653; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 25 x 15.7 cm.

: NELLIE OF THE NORTH.; The watch-fires are gleaming - the bright stars are beaming (2 vs. and chors.) Air: Annie of the Vale By John Ross Dix., Variant: a. Cop: 1864, Charles Magnus, SDN.Y. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 174, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. Advs: Ten illustrated Songs, and 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 234a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.6 cm.

: NELLY BLY.; Nelly Bly! Nelly Bly! bring de broom along (4 vs. and chor.) Sung Nightly, with Tremendous Applause, by all the Minstrel Bands., Variant: a. Title: "Look! Nelly Bly"; [without "Sung Nightly..."] T. o. border; woman leaning on tree. 21.5 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [Sold by] Astley. T. o. [Andrews] border. 24.3 x 15.4 cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 23.6 x 15.7 cm., Variant: d. [Without "Sung Nightly...";] adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc.; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.5 x 15.2 cm.

: NELLY DARLING.; The flowers are blooming, Nelly Darling (2 vs.) Print. Andrews; adv: All the New Songs. T. o. border. 22.6 x 13.7 cm.

: NELLY WAS A BABY.; Down on de Mississippi floating (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; adv: All the New Songs. T. o. border. 22.6 x 14 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 24.6 x 15.7 cm., Variant: c. 3 vs. and chor; publ. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 22.9 x 14.3 cm.

: NELLY WOOD.; 'Twas on a clear and cloudless night (3 vs. and chor.) Air: Goodbye, Allie Dear!, Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.3 x 15.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without "Good-bye" in Air;] sheet no. 1041; by J. H. Wooley; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE FARMER'S BOY on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.8 x 15.7 cm.

: NERVE.; Oh! here we are a funny pair, our like was never seen (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. As sung by Hooley's Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24.6 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Title: "The Nerves"; first line beginning: "Well, here we are;" short lines and 2 added vs.; Air: The Per- fect Cure; sung by Tony Pastor; [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.4 x 15.8 cm.

: NETTIE IS NO MORE.; In a little lonely cottage by the shady mountain side (3 vs. and chor.) Air—Nettie Moore., Variant: a. Composed by John Benjamin, and sung by H. Green- wood, at the Chatham Theatre; [publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan trapper border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 865| publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.8 x 15.2 cm.

: NETTIE MOORE.; In a little white cottage where the trees are ever green (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.9 x 16.7 cm., Variant: b. Publ. J. Andrews. T.o. border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm.

: [NEW] BILLY BARLOW.; O, good evening gentlemen, how do you do (7 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. (10 vs. and chor.) Publ. Johnson (2). A-J border, 23.2 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. Composed and sung by Moses Gibler, at the different Concerts; publ. Warren (3). T. o. border. 23.5 x 11 cm.

: NEW JERS-A.; Come, kind friends, all draw near (11 vs.), Variant: a. Air.—"Root HogorDie"; A very solemn song of Inci- dents happening in New Jersey; Respectfully dedicated to a Sweet Potatoe; By. C.A. Boggs; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.2 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] Air: K.Y.K.; Sung by Harry Ball, the Yankee Vocalist, at Hitchcock's National Concert Saloon, 172 New-Canal str. New-York; publ. De Marsan (1). De Marsan military cupid border, col. 24.2 x 15.9 cm.

: The New Jersey on Fire.; Fire! fire! hear them crying! (10 vs.) Tune, California Broth'rs. Copyright secured; Saturday Ev'ng, March 15, 1856; print. G.S. Harris. T. o. border; "New Jersey" on fire. 20.4 x 11 cm.

: THE NEW JERSEY THIRD!; Come all ye true Americans, I pray you lend an ear (14 vs.) Air..."Caroline of Edinborough Town." By H.E. Loper, Company F. T. o. border. 23.7 x 12.6 cm.

: THE NEW LIQUOR LAW.; Oh! what a wond'rous age this is (5 vs.) Air: the Quilting Party. By Eugene T. Johnston; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24 x 16 cm.

: NEW NATIONAL HYMN.; ATy native land I love (6 vs.) Tune—America. Composed by an American Widow, A.B. Clark; April, 1864; print. Johnson (2). Double-line border. 22.5 x 15.6 cm.

: NEW NURSERY RHYMES.; Sing a song of six-pence (2 vs.) T. o. border; blue paper. 21.5 x 13.5 cm.

: THE NEW OTHER SIDE OF JORDON.; The Ladies little Bonnets, I must mention in my Sonnet (8 vs. and chor.) Sung by Mr. S. Sharpley, at Sanford's Opera House, With raptures of applause; publ. Johnson (3). T. o. border. 19.7 x 11.4 cm.

: [NEW] RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.; For Freedom, the soul of our nation (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 21.3 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 26 x 16.2 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 739; publ. Wrigley (1); [with WHERE ARE THE FRIENDS OF MY YOUTH on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24. 5 x 15.5 cm.

: THE NEW SKEDADDLE SONG.; I'll sing you now de last new song (4 vs. and chor.) (3). Music obtained of Root and Cady (2); [publ.] De Marsan De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16 cm.

: A NEW SONG BY NOBODY!; I'm thinking just now of nobody (5 vs.) Sheet no. 1383; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.9 x 15.2 cm.

: NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS BY THE CARRIERS OF THE PUBLIC LEDGER, JANUARY 1, 1852.; Full fifteen times the glorious orb of day (21 vs. uneven length) T. o. border; engraving of Public Ledger's Hoe Eight Cylinder Printing Press by Illman and Sons, with motto Light! More Light Still. 52.5 x 34 cm.

: NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE EPISCOPAL'RECORDER, JANUARY 1, 1865.; Again we greet you with our New Year's call (18 vs.) T. o. border. 47 x 31 cm.

: NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA EVENING JOURNAL, JANUARY 1, 1858.; The Year is gone, and looking back (8 vs.) T. o. border; eagle on shield within frame of agricul- tural and industrial symbols. 42.8 x 27.8 cm.

: NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN, JANUARY 1, 1857.; It seems but a little time, my friends (28 vs.) T. o. border. 32 x 23.7 cm.

: THE NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS OF THE NEWS MEN OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. TO ITS SUBSCRIBERS AND READERS, JANUARY 1, 1862.; Once again, in her course (29 vs. uneven length) Architectural border of Civil War figures with portraits. 54 x 39.7 cm.

: NEW-YORK 12TH REGIMENT: NO 2.; When Rebel- lion first made its appearance (3 vs. and chor.) Air: Red, White, and blue., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan musical instruments border. 25 x 15.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without "NO 2." in title;] with ampersand in place of and in Air; By Albert F. Dauson; sheet no. 764; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 21.7 x 13 cm.

: NEW-YORK 7.TH REGIMENT.; Oh, the first from New-York was our heroes so bold (3 vs.) Air Star Spangled Banner., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: b. With period and dash after Air; by Albert F. Dawson [sic]; sheet no. 802; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley flag border, stars on blue ground within red stripes. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: THE NEW-YORK APPRENTICE BOY.; Come, all you wild young fellows who live both far and near (7 vs.) Air: The Sheffield apprentice., Variant: a. Composed and sung by Harry Greenwood, the Champion Balladist at the Chatham Theatre; [publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan Yankee pedlar border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 24.6 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. With period and dash after Air; sheet no. 706; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: THE NEW-YORK FIRE-ZOUAVES.; Come all, you loyal citizens, I pray you will draw near (6 vs.) Air: River Roe. By Mrs. E.O.C.; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.5 x 16.2 cm.

: NEW-YORK FIRE ZOUAVES.; The Southron rebels, clear the way (6 vs.), Variant: a. Title: "The New-York Zouaves, or Fire-Brigade"; by Archibald Scott; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Yankee pedlar border; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 22.8 x 14.3 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan trapper border. 23.8 x 16 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 780; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 21.5 x 13 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 14.5 cm.

: THE NEW YORK ICE-MAN.; My name it is Michal from Dutchland I came (5 vs.) Air: Villikins and his Dinah. By A.S.; publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan clown border, col. 25 x 16.2 cm.

: NEW-YORK IN SLICES.; I've just dropped in to sing a verse, now pray don't think me rude (6 vs. and chor.) With last three verses headed: "Encore Verses"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 15 cm.

: NEW-YORK SIGHTS.; If you want to go down Broad- way (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 24 x 15.6 cm., Variant: b. [Without hyphen and period in title;] sheet no. 1000; As sung by J.H. Budworth; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.5 x 16 cm.

: THE NEW-YORK VOLUNTEER.; 'Twas in the days of '76 (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan eagle border, col. 21.4 x 15 cm., Variant: c. [Without "The" and hyphen in title;] Written by Frank Spear, and Sung by Sam Long; sheet no. 859; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: THE NEWS BOY.; Oh! 'tis early every morning, about the break of day (3 vs. and chors.) Air, "Wait for the Waggon [sic].". From the Broadway Belle; Affectionately dedicated to the numerous respectable and useful body of New York Newsboys; print. Andrews., Variant: a. T. o. border. 23 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 25 x 15 cm.

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