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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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: OLD FRIENDS ARE GONE.; My boyhood's happy hours (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 684; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border, col. 24.7 x 15.7 cm.

: THE OLD GRAY MARE.; As I was a going to Nottingham fair (6 vs.) As sung originally by W. B. Cavanagh, Comedian, at Barnum's Museum., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.3 x 16.6 cm.

: OLD HATS and RAGS.; Old hats! old rags! my trouble is great (4 vs. and chor.) Sung by the Great Lingard; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 16 cm.

: OLD HICKORY'S DAYS.-.; A song I'll now sing of the happy days gone by (4 vs.) Air: ]Our Grand-fathers' days. By Eug. T. Johnston; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 24.6 x 16 cm.

: THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME.; Oh, the old house at home, where my forefather dwelt (4 vs.), Variant: a. With 2 vs. only; print. Andrews [no address]. Andrews ivy border. 24.2 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 24.3 x 16 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 524; publ. Wrigley (1); 2nd song: "Strike the Harp Gently;" [with WHEN THE MOON WITH GLORY BRIGHTENS on recto]. Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.3 x 15.5 cm.

: OLD K. Y. KY.; De snow am in de cloud (6 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 878; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.7 x 15.5 cm.

: THE OLD KIRK-YARD.; Oh, come with me to the old kirk-yard (2 vs.) [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border, col. 25 x 16.3 cm.

: THE OLD LEATHER BREECHES.; jU the sign of the Bell, on the road to Clonmell (8 vs.) Sheet no. 651. Wrigley moon border. 24 x 15.7 cm.

: THE OLD LOVE SONGS.; Before my true-love's threshold (4 vs.) [By] Ambrosius Metzger; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 231, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm.

: OLD MOSE SONG.; I'm down on running with der old machine (4 vs. and chor.) Air—"Oh Susannah." Sung by Wm. A. Wray, the Celebrated Banjoist; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 14.2 cm.

: THE OLD MOUNTAIN TREE.; Oh! the home we loved by the bounding deep (3 vs.) Words and music by James D. Clark; music published by Oliver Ditson (2); obtained of Berry and Gordon; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15 cm.

: THE OLD MOUSQUETAIRE.; 'Neath a vine-covered porch sat an Old Mousequetaire (3 vs.) Music and words by Henry Fase., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.7 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan lyre border, col. 24.8 x 16.5 cm.

: THE OLD OAK CHEST, OR THE MISSLETOE BOUGH.; The missletoe hung in the castle hall (4 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title;] with spelling "Mistletoe"; advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and 25 per cent, less than any other Printer in the City; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.4 x 15.5 cm.

: THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET WHICH HUNG IN THE WELL.; How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood (3 vs.), Variant: a. T. o. [Andrews] border. 22.9 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15 cm.

: OLD PARSON BROWN.; Not long ago, in our town (6 vs. uneven length, with prose dialogue) Air: The Rakes of Mallow. [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border, col. 25 x 16.5 cm.

: THE OLD PINE TREE.; Come Darkies, list! I'll sing to you (3 vs. and chor.) Advs: See Johnson's New and Popular Songster, 600 different kinds of Songs, and a Song Book, "The Garland"; publ. Johnson (2). Three-line border with ornamental corners; fence on two trees. 23.8 x 10.8 cm.

: THE OLD PLAY GROUND.; I'm sitting to-day in the old play ground (2 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.1 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 24.8 x 16 cm., Variant: c. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 25.7 x 16.6 cm.

: OLD ROSIN THE BEAU.; I have travelled this wide world over (7 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.8 x 14.1 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.3 x 15.4 Cm.

: OLD SHADY.; Oh! ya, ya! darkies, laugh with me (5 vs. and chor.) Air—Away Down South., Variant: a. Title: "Ole Shady. The Song of the Contraband"; sheet no. 586; [without Air;] [publ.] Partridge (2). T. o. border. 24 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. Headed: "A Contraband Song"; with explanation read- ing: "The following rare lyric is the favorite freedom song of the Mississippi Contrabands..."; publ. by the Supervis- ory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. 24.3 x 14 cm.

: THE OLD SHADY TREE.; Do you remember that dear old tree (3 vs. and chor.) As sung by Bryants' Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.3 x 15.7 cm.

: OLD SIDELING HILL.; I have wandered through many a valley (3 vs.) [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan Yankee pedlar border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25.2 x 16.5 cm.

: OLD SIR TODDY.; Come all ye who are fond of singing, let us set a song a ringing (9 vs. and 2 chors.) Air: Old Dan Tucker., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 22.7 x 14.4 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] publ. Johnson (2). T. o. border; old man with ducks. 22.8 x 12.3 cm.

: THE OLD SIXTH CORPS; God bless our noble army (5 vs. and chor.) Adv: Soldiers can receive 14 Songs for 50 cents [sold by] G. P. Hardwick, Washington, D.C. T. o. border in red; letter paper; blue ink; wreath of ivy with eagle on top, surrounded by flags, bayonets, drum and can

: Old St. George's.; Where have God's servants stood so bold (7 vs.). T.o. border. 19.5 x 12.2 cm.

: OLD STATE HOUSE BELL.; The old state house bell, time honored bell (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Published by permission of Stayman and Brothers; printed and sold wholesale at George S. Harris'. Single wavy-line border with ornamental corners. 17.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. With "The" in title; words by G. F. Meeser; music by F. Weiland; music obtained at Stayman and Bro.; Copyright Secured; publ. Johnson (3); advs: Card and Job Printing, and Persons sending Orders for Songs. T. o. border. 21.5 x 11.2 cm.

: OLD UNCLE EDWARD.; There formerly might have been seen an aged colored individual (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.8 x 14.6 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. 24.1 x 15.1 cm., Variant: c. Publ. Auner (3). Yellow paper; A-J border. 22.3 x 14 cm.

: THE OLD UNION WAGON.; The eagle of Columbia, in majesty and pride (5 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. With 4th vs. beginning: "Old Abe is in the wagon, and Scott is by his side..." T. o. border, eagle with flag. 24.2 x 15.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title and without period at end;] but with Air—Wait for the Wagon; with 4th vs. beginning: "Old Abe is in the wagon, and McClellan by his side..."; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.4 x 14.7 cm., Variant: c. [Air and 4th vs. as above;] publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 22.8 x 14.5 cm., Variant: d. [Air as above;] with 7 vs. and chor.; variant in wording of vs.; by James D. Gay, the Celebrated Army Song Pub- lisher and Vocalist; cop: 1864, James D. Gay, EDPa. T. o. border; eagle and shield with motto: "E Pluribus Unum". 24 x 15 cm., Variant: e. With 2 chors.; sung by J. D. Gay and E. V. Andress, Song dealers for the army of the Potomac; with 4th verse beginning: "Old 'Abe'...and 'Mac' is by his side"; publ. Gay. Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 209, col. 18.5 x 11.1 cm., Variant: f. Title: "Abe Lincoln's Union Wagon"; with 7 vs. and chor.; variant in wording of vs.; Air "Wait for the Wagon," or: "Old Virginia low lands"; by James D. Gay, Army Song Dealer and Publisher; adv. All of Gay's Army Songs; cop: 1864, James D. Gay, EDPa. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 8, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: g. [Without "The" in title;] adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2); with 4th verse beginning: "Old 'Abe'... and 'Mac' is by his side." Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 209, col. 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: h. [Without "Old" in title] but with Air-"Wait for the Wagon"; Composed by Annie Irene Warren, and dedicated to Miss Clara Weilman; as sung by Little Ada Payne, at the "Canterbury Hall," N.W. Cor. 5th and Chestnut; publ. Warren (6) (2); [sold by] Search; with 4th verse beginning; "Old Abe...and Scott is by his side." T.o. border. 24.4 x 15.4 cm., Variant: i. [Air as above;] sheet no. 1019; publ. Wrigley (1); 4th vs. beginning: "Old Abe... and McClellan by his side". Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.1 x 14.5 cm.

: OLD VIRGINIA LOW LANDS, LOW.; Fe tars of Columbia it's listen to my song (8 vs. and chor.) Air: Pompey Snow., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.5 x 17.2 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. With "its" in 1st line; by George H. Engles, Phila- delphia; sheet no. 1091; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: OLD VIRGINIA NEVER DIE.; Oh be easy, don't you teaze me (8 vs.) T. o. border. 21.6 x 14.7 cm.

: THE OLD WHISKEY JUG.; We're anchored by the roadside, Jim (4 vs.) Air, Auld Lang Syne. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.6 x 15 cm.

: THE OLD WOMAN'S DONKEY.; Was there ever a woman so treated as me (8 vs.) Air: Derry Down. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.8 x 16.6 cm.

: [THE OLD YEAR'S OUT.]; The old year's out, and the new has begun (62 lines) 28.2 x 11.7 cm.

: OLUMBIA'S GLORY.; The sea is Columbia's glory (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 25 x 16.5 cm.

: OME PLUNG GUM.; / like to see the growing grass (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 818; As Sung by Ben Cotton; publ. Wrigley Wrigley Ethiopian border. 25 x 15.6 cm.

: OME SIT THEE DOWN.; Come sit thee down, my bonny, bonny lass (2 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 25.7 x 18 cm.

: OMNIBUS DRIVER. ON THE LOMBARD STREET LINE.; Now Ladies and Gents I am going to sing a song (3 vs.) Air: Gay Conductor. Composed by, Walter W. Warren, and dedicated to Michael Lawn Esq.; sung and danced at the Kossuth Exchange, 7th, abv, Chestnut. By Miss Melinda Nagle; adv: For Sale at Mrs. Williams' Variety Store; print. Walter Warren (1). T.o. border. 20.8 x 12.4 cm.

: ON BOARD THE CUMBERLAND.; "Stand to your guns, men!" Morris cried (38 vs.) [Signed] George H. Boker; headed: "For the North American and United States Gazette"; March 7th, 1862. 24 x 19.5 cm.

: ON DE ODER SIDE OF JORDAN.; On de Prohibitory Law dey say am goinfor to pass (5 vs.) Publ. Thomas M. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 24 x 15 cm.

: ON FREEDOM'S ALTAR GLOWS A FIRE! AN APPEAL TO ARMS!; On freedom's Altar glows afire (4 vs.), Variant: a. Title: "Freedom's Altar"; publ. Auner (3). A-J border; eagle. 23.3 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. Inscribed to the Pennsylvania Volunteers by a Lady of Philadelphia. Eagle. 24 x 15 cm.

: ON! ON! ERIN! ON!; Oh! land of Erin - child of tears (4 vs. and chor.) Air: Let the strain be bold and free. By J. J. Cummins; 2nd song: "Where is Home?"; publ. De Marsan (1). T. o. border. 23 x 14.3 cm.

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