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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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: RALLY ROUND THE FLAG.; Rally round the flag, boys, rally round the flag (2 vs. and 2 chors.) By permission of Wm. B. Bradley, Esq., owner of the copyright; Words and Music publ. Wm. A. Pond and Co., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.5 x 16.7 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 22.4 x 13.8 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 1099; only one chor.; varying: published by Firth, Pond and Co., N.Y.; publ. Wrigley. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.4 x 15.2 cm.

: RALLY ROUND THE FLAG BOYS; Rally round the flag, Boys (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. With "Rally" in title in modified scroll caps; with period at end of title. A-J border. 20.2 x 13 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. With "Rally" in title in white outline caps; publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 24 x 15.6 cm., Variant: c. With "New" in title and comma after "Flag"; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson's New Catalogue. T. o. border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Rally Round Your Flag Boys No. 2"; publ. Johnson and Co. Flag. 21.4 x 10.7 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with adv: See his new Catalogue, Just Out. 19.8 x 9.7 cm., Variant: f. With "Around" in title and period at end; long lines; arranged as 4 vs. Letter paper; bronze ink; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 213c. 19 x 12.1 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] black ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 21.3 x 13.2 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] with adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 123, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: i. Title: "Rally Round The Flag Or the Stars And Stripes"; arranged as 2 vs. and 2 chors.; sheet no. 702 printed at right hand corner; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.1 x 13.9 cm., Variant: j. [As above; sheet no. centered;] t. o. border, with ornamental corners. 20.8 x 14.6 cm., Variant: k. Title: "The Stars And Stripes"; 2 vs. and 2 chors. with five lines of music; by permission of Russell and Patee, proprietors of the copyright; words by J. T. F.; music by O. B. Brown; publ. and for sale by Wm. Spencer and Russell and Patee. Double-line bor, Variant: l. Title: "The Stars and Stripes"; printed as 2 vs. in three parts and 2 chors. T. o. border. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: RALLY ROUND THE STANDARD BOYS.; My heart is in the South boys, my heart is not here (5 vs.) T. o. [Bonsai] border. 23.8 x 14.4 cm.

: THE RAMBLER FROM CLARE.; The first of my courtship that ever was known (10 vs.) Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.3 x 15.1 cm.

: THE RAMBLING BOY OF POVERTY.; I am a gay and rambling boy, from Tipton-Town I came (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.8 x 15.6 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1055; publ. Wrigley (1); [with MY BOYHOOD'S HAPPY HOME on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.8 x 15.6 cm.

: RAMBLING BOYS OF PLEASURE.; You rambling boys of pleasure (6 vs.) Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 14.2 cm.

: RAMS' SONG.; Come all you jolly rams (11 vs.) Tune—"Rocks of Sicilly [sic]". Publ. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 28.6 x 13.2 cm.

: THE RAT-CATCHERS DAUGHTER.; Not long ago in Vestminster there lived a rat-catcher's daughter (6 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sung by John Winans of the Bowery Theatre, With Tremendous Applause; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.3 x 15 cm., Variant: b. With "Rat-Catcher's" in title and without "The"; publ. Auner (5). T. o. border. 23.6 x 15.1 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24 x 15 cm.

: RATAPLAN.; What a charm has the drum, with its tanarantan (2 vs. and chor.) Words by C. Jeffreys; music by C. W. Glover; adv. Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor., Variant: a. Publ. Johnson (2); imprint: "No. 7 N. 10th St., Phila." A-J border. 24 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] imprint: "7 N. 10th St., Philadelphia." A-J border. 21.2 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [Without word "Chorus".] A-J border. 20 x 12.8 cm. (cropped)

: RAW RECRUIT.; I am a raw recruit from the State of Maine (4 vs.) By George Bones Hartford. T. o. border; seal of Maine, with soldier on either side. 29.7 x 14.5 cm.

: READY FOR THE FIGHT.; I'm the boy that's for the Union (5 vs. and chor.) Air.—Free and Easy. Dedicated to the 2d Regt. N.Y.S.M., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 25.4 x 16.9 cm., Variant: b. By Jerry Holmes; [without period at end of title;] sheet no. 929; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 21.3 x 12.8 cm.

: THE REAL, PERFECT CURE.; Young love he plays some funny tricks (4 vs. and chor.) Air: The Cure. As sung by Tony Pastor., Variant: a. [Without comma in title;] print. Auner [address cropped off]. Multi-line border. 19.9 x 12.8 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.1 x 16.3 cm., Variant: c. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.9 x 15.2 cm., Variant: d. [Without "Real," in title and without Air;] sheet no. 1189 Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22.8 x 15.2 cm.

: THE REASON WHY SHE LEFT HIM.; Why did she leave him?—Oh dear! what a bother (3 vs.), Variant: a. Sheet no. 1113; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.1 x 15.1 cm., Variant: b. [As above; with THE MERCHANT'S DAUGHTER on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.9 x 16.3 cm.

: THE REBEL FLAGS. EXHIBITED AT THE CAPI- TOL FEBRUARY 22, 1862.; Sadly we gazed upon the Flags (4 vs.) Air "The Sword of Bunker Hill.", Variant: a. By John A. Fowle. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 106, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. [Without period after "Flags";] by John A. Fowle, Washington, Feb. 22, 1862. 19 x 8.3 cm.

: THE REBEL RAID IN PENNSYLVANIA, OR THAT'S JUST SO.; Boys just listen while I sing to you a song sir (12 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. With 4th vs. beginning: "Oh! there is Gen. Lee, that scoundrel of a man sir"; composed, published and sung by James D. Gay, of Philadelphia, the celebrated Army Song publisher; for sale at No. 300 North Twentieth...; Cop: 1863, James D. Gay. EDPa. Letter paper; to.o border. 25.1 x 20.1 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] blue ink. 25 x 19.9 cm., Variant: c Title "That's just so!"; 7 vs.; different version after 3d vs.; 4th vs. beginning: "But great glory to our General Pope Sir"; composed and sung by E. V. Andress of Owosso, Mich.; copyright secured; published for the Union Soldiers by James D. Gay. Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 37a, col. 20.5 x 12.8 cm.

: THE REBEL RAM.; Oh Lord, folks, come down to de bark shed (13 vs.) By John Henry; print. T. Sinex. T. o. border. 30.7 x 15.6 cm.

: REBEL SPARE THAT FLAG!; Rebel, spare that Flag (4 vs.) Air: Woodman, spare that Tree., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.6 x 16. 9 cm., Variant: b. [Without comma after "Rebel" in both title and first line;] with period at end of title; quotation marks around title of Air; by R. A. Tovey; sheet no.' 1042; publ. Wrigley Wrigley Ethiopian border. 22 x 13 cm.

: THE REBEL'S RETORT.; Tell us not we will make blunders (7 vs.) Air— "Cocachelunk." Headed: "Song". T. o. border; farm house with millwheel. 26.8 x 15.3 cm.

: RECKON I'M IN LUCK.; Oh! don't I know a pretty girl (3 vs. and chor.) Song and Dance; as sung by Dave Reed; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 25.1 x 15.8 cm.

: RECOGNITION OF THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.; Recognize us, recognize us (6 vs.) Air—"Rosseaus Dream." Headed: "Song." T. o. border; wharf scene with box bearing imprint Edes Print. 28 x 15.2 cm.

: Red Birds, No, 1.; It was on the 14th of October (10 vs.) Air - "Rocks of Sicily." by. J.C. RN. Publ. Thomas M. Scroggy. T.o border. 24.5 x 15.2 cm.

: RED HOT.; To my song lend your ear, I've got something to say (6 vs.) Air: A hundred years hence. By J. Cross Casten., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 25.6 x 15.9 Cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1273; written for Chester H. Smith, the celebrated Banjoist; publ. Wrigley [address imperfectly printed]. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 15.6 cm.

: RED PETTICOAT.; Yankee Doodle has they say (9 vs.) Tune.—Yankee Doodle, or Pop Goes the Weasel., Variant: a. Publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; multi-line border with ornamental corners; hdpc. Magnus 225, col. 20.8 x 14.3 cm., Variant: b. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 226, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.9 cm.

: RED PETTICOAT.; row may talk about the fash- ions (3 vs.) Music obtained of Winner (6); print. Johnson (3); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. T. o. border. 19.4 x 11.2 cm.

: RED PETTICOATS.; Down Broadway, ere the sun was low (7 vs.) By Willie E. Pabor; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, col. 25 x 15.7 cm.

: THE RED ROBIN.; Come into my cabin, Red Robin (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 24 x 16.1 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title.] A-J border. 20.2 x 13.2 cm. (cropped)

: THE RED, WHITE & BLUE.; Come all ye good whigs of old '40 (9 vs. and 2 chors.) Air, "Rosin the bow." Adv: You will save 25 per cent by getting your printing done; print. Johnson (3). T. o. border. 23.4 x 15.1 cm.

: RED, WHITE AND BLUE.; Oh, Columbia, the gem of the Ocean (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 22.3 x 11.9 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"; publ. Auner (1). Flag. 20 x 11.3 cm., Variant: c. With "and" in place of "And"; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; floating hemisphere with flag and motto: Our Country. 23.9 x 14.3 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean"; written and composed by David T. Shaw; arranged by T. A'Becket; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; eagle with flag. 24.5 x 15.3 cm., Variant: e. With "and" in place of "And"; publ. Auner (5). A-J border; eagle with flag. 23.5 x 14.9 cm., Variant: f. [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan musical instruments border. 25.1 x 16.3 cm., Variant: g. With"and" in place of "And"; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 24.8 x 14.9 cm., Variant: h. Title: "Roth, Weiss Und Blau", and first line begin- ning: "O Columbia, Perle der Lander"; [publ.] De Mar- san (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 26.2 x 17 cm., Variant: i. Publ. Johnson (2). A-J border; floating.hemisphere with flag and motto: Our Country. 24.4 x 15.1 cm., Variant: j. With "and" in place of "And", and exclamation mark at end of title; with 3 chors.; print, and publ. Johnson (2). 20.1 x 11.2 cm., Variant: jk. [Without chors.;] with title: "Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean; publ. Johnson (2); adv: You will save 25 per cent. T.o. border; Liberty holding flag and anchor. 21.2 x 11.7 cm. (cropped), Variant: k. [Without chors.;] with title: "Columbia The Gem Of The Ocean"; adv: You will save 25 per cent, by getting your printing done; print. Johnson (3). T. o. border; eagle with banner on which is printed Johnson's address. 23.2 x 14.9 cm., Variant: l. With "and" in place of "And"; and first line beginning: O Columbia, Perle der Lander; [publ.] Magnus (1); adv: Magnus ' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; double-line border; hdpc. Magnus 211, col. 20.5 x 11.6 cm., Variant: m. [Publ.] Magnus (2).. Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 203, col. 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: n. Print. Senseman(2). T. o. border; sailor nailing flag to mast. 23.1 x 11.3 cm., Variant: o. As sung by the Star Company, at the Grotto Concert Saloon, Seventh ab. Chestnut Street; print. S. Loag; publ. Warren (6). A-J border; flag. 25.2 x 14.9 cm.

: THE RED, WHITE and BLUE OF 'Ql.; May God bless our Union, our flag and our land (4 vs. and chor.) Words by G. Gumpert; music by A. Bachmann; dedi- cated to Miss Maggie P. Mayer; publ. Magee; music publ. Lee and Walker; cop: J. Magee, 1861, EDPa. 20.2 x 11.6 cm.

: REFLECTIONS IN CAMP! FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE BATTLE OF WILLIAMSBURG, VA.; The sunbeams they are shining (4 vs.) By A. Anderson, 82d Regt. P. V.; May, 1863; print. Harris. T. o. border. 20.3 x n.9 cm.

: REILEY'S COOLEEN BAWN PERSECUTED.; You, tender-hearted lovers, attend unto my theme] (8 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.7 x 16.1 cm.

: REILEY'S COURTSHIP.; 'Twas on a pleasant morn- ing all in the bloom of Spring (13 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 24 x 16.1 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.4 x 16.2 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 1009; publ. Wrigley (1) [printed upside-down]. Wrigley horned imp border. 24.2 x 15 cm.

: REILY'S RELEASEMENT AND MARRIAGE WITH COOLEEN BAWN.; Now, having left Reily's Fair one in sorrow for to vail (9 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1028; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.1 x 15.5 cm.

: REILY'S TRAIL.; Come, rise up! William Reily, and come along with me (12 vs.) Sheet no. 1008; publ. Wrigley (1) [printed upside- down] . Wrigley horned imp border. 24.4 x 15.4 cm.

: RELIEF FOR IRELAND.; Arouse, my Irish heroes! it's painful to relate (7 vs.) Air: Donnelly and Cooper., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan Yankee pedlar border. 25.7 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. By P. Gearighty; sheet no. 871; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.6 x 15.6 cm.

: REMEMBER BALTIMORE.; Come all you true Americans, and rally to the stand (10 vs.) Composed by Arthur McCann., Variant: a. Copyright secured. T. o. border; eagle with flag. 22.4 x 10.8 cm., Variant: aa. T.o. border; flag. 24.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] flag. 23.6 x 16 cm., Variant: c. Tune - "California Brothers." or the "Plains of Water- loo"; Copyright Secured. Multi-line border; eagle with flag. 20.6 x 11.1 cm. (cropped), Variant: d. [Without composer's name.] T. o. border. 19.5 x 12.2 cm. (cropped)

: REMEMBER LOVE REMEMBER.; 'Twas ten o' clock one moonlight night (3 vs.), Variant: a. With "Ten O'clock, or" in title; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.7 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.2 x 15 Cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 500; music obtained at Firth, Pond and Co. (1); publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.6 x 14.5 cm.

: REMEMBER THE POOR.; Cold Winter is come with his keen cutting breath (5 vs.) As sung by Mr. T. Bryan, with unbounded applause; publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan clown border. 24.1 x 16.6 cm.

: REPEAL OF THE UNION.; Ye true-born musicians, I pray pay attention (4 vs.) Headed: "A New Song Called The"; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 14.9 cm.

: REPLY TO LILY DALE.; My Lily dear is sleeping (3 vs. and chor.) Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.1 x 14.2 cm.

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