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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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: PRETTY LITTLE FLORA.; I sing of Pretty Flora, a gem behind the bar (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Words by G. Leybourne; 2nd song: "Wait for the Turn of the Tide"; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1621; 2nd song: "The Moon Is Up." Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15 cm.

: PRETTY LITTLE MARY, OR CHUCK, CHUCK, CHUCK.; To Farmer Jones' I went down, one lovely February (5 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 16 cm.

: PRETTY LITTLE SARAH, OR $7 A WEEK.; My heart is like a pumpkin, swollen big with love (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sheet no. 737; CM. Tremaine, Music Publisher; publ. Auner (5). T. o. border. 22.6 x 14 cm., Variant: b. Sung by Tony Pastor, at his Opera-House, 201 Bowery; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 16.5 cm.

: PRETTY MAID MILKING HER COW.; It being on a fine summer's morning (7 vs.) Sheet no. 841; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm.

: PRETTY SALLY.; 'Tis o'er the mountains far away (3 vs. and chor.) Music published by Winner and Co. (3)., Variant: a. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson's New Catalogue of Songs. A-J border. 21 x 12.7 cm., Variant: b. [Without "Music published by";] publ. Johnson and Co. 20 x li cm., Variant: c. Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 234, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 236, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.7 cm.

: THE PRIDE OF THE VILLAGE.; I was born in the town of Killhooley (5 vs. and chor.) Air—Pat's Curiosity Shop. By Eug. T. Johnston; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 24.7 x 16.3 cm.

: PRINCE OF WALES.; Ye, sons of freedom, hail the day (6 vs. and chor.) By A. Scott; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 24.5 x 16.2 cm.

: THE PRINCE OF WALES. NO. 3.; Ye Flora McFlinsey's and Frederick Fitz Foodies (6 vs. and chor.) Air—Villikens and his Dinah. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, col. 25 x 16 cm.

: THE PRINCE OF WHALES, [sic] NO. I.; The Prince of Whales will soon be here (5 vs.) Air: Burns' Farewell. [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border, col. 24 x 16.2 cm.

: PRISON SONG.; Twas on the thirty-first of May (79 vs.) With narrative preceding text, beginning: "Lines written by Dr. Sutherland, a Live Yankee, of the 92d N.Y. Regiment, who was captured by the Rebels..."; printed at the Office of the Daily Chronicle; Charles Bender'

: THE PRISONER FOR LIFE.; Adieu, ye green trees, ye sweet meadows, adieu (8 vs.) Air: Hunt the Buffalo. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 24.5 x 15.6 cm.

: THE PRISONER'S PLEA.; When our country called for men, we came from forge and store and mill (4 vs.) [Signed] Sergt. T. J. Hyatt, Co. K. 118th Penn. Vols, written while a prisoner at Andersonville, Ga., October 25th, 1864; original in possession of J. L. Smith; with im- print

: THE PRISONER'S RELEASE OR THE DEAR OLD FLAG HAS COME.; Now the bugle's thrilling blast (3 vs. and chor.) Headed: "Sequel to Prisoner's Hope"; cop: 1865, Wm. R. Smith, EDPa.; print. Johnson (2); adv: Get the two New Songs - "Somebody is Waiting for Me," and "There's Somebody Waiting for Me". Flag. 20 x io.7 cm

: A PRIVATE STILL.; An Exciseman, once, in Dublin, at the time I was there (10 vs.) Sheet no. 1566; publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley Pat and Mike Border. 24.3 x 15.4 cm.

: PRIZE SONG.; I greet with a full heart the land of the West (2 vs.) By Bayard Taylor, Esq., and sung by Mad'lle Jenny Lind, at her first Concert in America; 2nd song: "Our Own Dear America"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 22.5 x 12.6 cm.

: THE PROPLE TO THE PRESIDENT.; Oft, let the Constitution stand (5 vs.) Air—Maryland, My Maryland; German Melody: O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, wie griin sind deine Blatter. By A Lady of Washington City., Variant: a. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 6, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 21 x 13.2 cm., Variant: b. [As above; without period at end of title;] hdpc. Magnus 121, col. publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. Adv: Magnus' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 6, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 19.7 x 11.5 cm.

: PROUD COLUMBIA.; Hail, hail, proud Columbia, the land of the free (6 vs.) Tune—"The Lyon of Freedom.", Variant: a. A Patriotic Song, by J.E., Germantown. A-J border; eagle with flag. 20 x 12.2 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] but with "Lyon" spelled "Lion". 22.5 x 15.3 cm.

: THE PULLING DOWN OF GARTLETRA CHAPEL.; You, Catholics, both young and old, I hou [sic] will attend (9 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 23.9 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. With "Chapels" in title; with first line reading: "You Catholics....I hope you will attend"; sheet no. 1027; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.

: Pulling Hard Against the Stream.; In the world I've gained my knowledge (4 vs. and chor.) Publ. H. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 25.5 x 16.2 cm.

: PUT BY FOR A RAINY DAY.; Oft times the world may laugh and jeer (6 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.5 x 16.1 cm.

: "PUT ME DOWN GENTLY, BOYS."; Put me down gently, boys (4 vs.) Sheet no. 857; with explanation beginning; " 'Put me down gently, boys', said a Captain of the 16th Ohio;" sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.6 x 14.3 cm.

: PUT MY LITTLE SHOES AWAY.; Mother, dear, come bathe my forehead (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 2069; Words by Samuel N. Mitchell; Music by Charles E. Pratt; music obtained of C.H. Ditson and Co.; publ. Partridge and Co. T. o. border. 22.2 x 15.2 cm.

: QUEEN OF THE CONCERT SALOON.; I'll sing you a song, of a pretty little gal (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25 x 16.7 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 867; written by Frank Spear, and Sung by W. Ross; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm.

: QUEEN OF THE OCEAN.; As late upon the deep blue sea (6 vs.) Air—"When Stars are in the Quiet Skies." By Anna W. Spencer, of Rhode Island; respectfully dedicated to President Lincoln; Copyright Secured. T. o. border; sailing ship. 19.5 x 10 cm. (cropped)

: QUEER SIGHTS.; I'm an Irishman bint on my rambles (5 vs.) Air: Queer Things. Written and sung by Wm. Carleton; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan horned imp border. 24.3 x 17 cm.

: QUIET LODGINGS.; All you who love retirement free (6 vs.), Variant: a. Air:—Teddy the Tiler; 7 vs.; long lines. A-J border. 20 x 13.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Air.—King of the Cannibal Islands; sheet no. 642; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 24.6 x 15.6 cm.

: THE QUILL OF THE CONCERT SALOON.; I'll sing to you of a poor little quill, and I guess you've all seen him about (8 vs.) Air.—Sally of the Sewing Machine. Sheet no. 762; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 25.5 x 15.6 cm.

: THE QUILTING PARTY.; It was down at Major Parson's house (5 vs.) Air: Betsy Baker., Variant: a. As sung by R. H. Racey; [publ.] De Marsan (1). T. o. border. 22.1 x 13.1 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title, and without Air;] song beginning 'Twas; 10 vs. and chor. A-J border; yellow paper. 20.4 x 13.6 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. Sheet no. 356; [without Air;] publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25.4 x 16.5 cm.

: The Rabbit's Lament.; Behold me in rags through the city I'm creeping (5 vs.) Air: "Paddy Miles." By John L. Zieber; Respectfully dedicated to Walter Warren, and Sung by him at the different Concerts; publ. Zieber. T.o. border. 16.9 x 9.3 cm.

: RAFFERTY'S PARTY.; Tim Rafferty lived in Mulberry street (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Air: Tim Finegan's Wake; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.9 x 16.6 cm., Variant: b. Air.—Finegan's Wake; "Rafferty" not capitalized in first line; by Eugene T. Johnston; sheet no. 1095; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.4 x 15.5 cm.

: THE RAGGED COAT.; Oh! what a world of flummery, there's nothing but deceit in it (6 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 24.8 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. As Sung by Ned Riley, with Unbounded Applause; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 24.8 x 16.1 cm.

: RAGGED PAT.; Now all you young gents to my song lend your ear (5 vs. and chor.) Air—Lather and Shave. Sheet no. 311; by John Cross; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.3 x 17 cm.

: RAGING CANAL.; Come listen to my story, ye landsmen, one and all (15 vs.) Publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 24.6 x 15.2 cm.

: RAIL ROAD SONG.; Singing through the forest, rattling over ridges (5 vs. and chor.) [Sold by] S.H. Ettla. T. o. border. 18.5 x io.5 cm. (cropped)

: THE RAISING.; Come, muster, my lads, your mechanical tools (9 vs.) A Patriotic Song for the Mechanic; print. A.H. Senseman (2). T. o. border. 23 x 10.3 cm. (cropped)

: RALLY AROUND THE GOOD OLD FLAG.; Come rally around the good old flag, ye freemen of the North (5.vs. and chor.) Air: Boy with Auburn Hair., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 23.4 x 15.8 cm., Variant: b. Written by Sergeant John Dyer, Company F, Ringgold Regiment, 104th Penna. Volunteers, Col. W. W. H. Davis; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. T. o. border. 20.1 x 12 cm.

: RALLY AROUND THE STARS AND BARS!; Rally round your country's flag ye freemen of the South (6 vs.) By Robert Lamb - 51st Georgia Vols. Double-line border; pink paper. 18.2 x 8.7 cm.

: THE RALLY CRY OF FREEDOM.; Come true loyal hearts (5 vs. and 2 chors.) Tune—"Battle Cry of Freedom." Publ. Magee; cop: 1864, J. Magee, EDPa. Letter paper; red and blue ink; round arch supported by two columns with a soldier on either side, battle scene at top with flags. 20.2 x 12.

: RALLY FOR BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE.; The battle field is now in view (5 vs.) Air: The Low Back'd Car. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 22.3 x 14.2 cm.

: RALLY ROUND THE CAUSE BOYS.; Now, we'll rally round the cause boys, we'll rally in our might (5 vs. and chor.) Air:—Battle Cry of Freedom. Headed: "Campaign Song"; by "Our Ned"., Variant: a. Adv: Dealers and Clubs can be supplied with all the Campaign Songs; [sold by] Mason and Co.; Copyright Secured. Double-line border; flag. 24.2 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] but with adv: Clubs and Dealers can have their orders filled. A-J border; bust of Lincoln. 23.4 x 15.7 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] but with adv: Now ready, Lincoln Campaign Songster. T. o. border; bust of Lincoln. 20.8 x 12.2 cm.

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