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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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: REPLY TO THE VIRGINIAN GIRL'S ADDRESS TO HER MARYLAND LOVER.; Farewell to submission (6 vs.), Variant: a. Printed on double-sheet; title on first page headed A Southern Song; Baltimore, 1861; text on third page; [signed] O.H.S. First page in red ink; flag in red and blue. 15.7 x 10.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above; without flag.] 15.1 x 10.3 cm.

: REPLY TO THE "VOLUNTEER ZOUAVE."; We have seen the complaint of the red-legged Zou Zou (63 lines) [By Fannie A. Harwood.] 17 x 16 cm. (cropped)

: REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN SONG.; Lincoln and Johnson will guide the ship of State, (7 vs.) Air.—"Ells- worth's body lies mouldering in the dust." Dedicated to the Lincoln and Johnson clubs; by "Our Ned"; adv: Dealers and Clubs can be supplied; [publ.] Mason and Co.; Copyright Secured. A-J

: REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN SONG LINCOLN and HAMLIN.; There's an' old gray horse whose name is Buck (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2) [part of imprint cropped]. De Marsan ship border, col. 22.7 x 14.3 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (4). 24.5 x 16.8 cm.

: REPUBLICAN GLEE FOR LINCOLN and HAMLIN.; The war drums are beating (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 24 x 14.5 cm.

: RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO THE BUENA VISTA GUARDS, CAPT. EDW. W. POWER, ON THEIR RETURN FROM BALTIMORE.; The flag of battle we unfold (4 vs. and chor.) Air—"The girl I left behind me.", Variant: a. A-J border. 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Du Bree. T. o. border. 20.6 x 12.1 cm.

: THE RETIRED SOLDIER.; The retired Soldier¦, bold and brave (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 25.6 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] sheet no. 771; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.8 x 15.7 cm.

: THE RETREAT OF THE GRAND ARMY FROM BULL RUN.; Way down in Virginia (5 vs. and chor.) Air.— Sweet Evelina. By Ernest Cliftan; Baltimore, Md. Double-line border; yellow paper. 21 x 8.7 cm.

: THE RETREAT OF THE SIXTY THOUSAND LINCOLN TROOPS.; 'Twas a clear and a beautiful day (7 vs.) Headed: "Song". T. o. border; gentleman with top hat. 28.3 x 15.3 cm.

: RETURN OF GEN. CORCORAN OF THE GLORIOUS 69TH; The Southerners in fierce array against the North- men bold (9 vs.) Air: The Glorious 69th. Dedicated to its Noble Commander, Michael Corcoran, on his return home., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.5 x 16.1 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 748; with quotation marks around Air; by Wm. P. Ferris; [sold by] Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.1 x 15.1 cm., Variant: c. [Air and author as above;] sheet no. 1043; publ. Wrig- ley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 22.2 x 13.3 cm.

: RETURN OF THE 69TH; The gallant boys of the 69th (8 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 25.8 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. With 4 vs.; composed by John Flanagan; sheet no. 814; publ. Wrigley (1); [with LINDA HAS DEPARTED on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm.

: RHODE ISLAND VOLUNTEER.; Hurrah! for our braves of Rhode Island (5 vs. uneven length) Air:"Columbia the Gem of the Ocean." Composed by James D. Gay of Philadelphia, for the 9th and 10th Regiments Rhode Island Volunteers. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with flags and motto in red and blue; bust of "General Burnside, commanding the Burnside Expedition." 20.2 x 12.5 cm.

: THE RICH COUNTRY GAL AND THE WICKED CITY CHAP.; It's all of a Rich Country gal that I know (5 vs.), Variant: a. Air: Vilikins and Dinah; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 24 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Air: Vilikins and Dinah; sheet no. 358; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 23.4 x 15.2 cm., Variant: c. Tune.—Villikins and Dinah. Triple-lined border with corner fleurons. 18.5 x 11.5 cm. (cropped)

: RICHMOND JAIL.; This Southern rebellion has raised a mighty fuss (8 vs. and chor.) Air: The Union Cockade., Variant: a. Dedicated to Michael Corcoran of the Irish Brigade; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.4 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1007; publ. Wrigley (1); [with COM GANG AWA' WF ME on recto.] Wrigley horned imp border. 22.4 x 14.6 cm.

: RICHMOND'S EUROPEAN VISION.; Ho! Freedom's Sons! come, list the cry (7 vs.) 18.5 x 9 cm.

: RICHMOND'S SONG FOR THE TIMES.; The old Bay State sends up her sons (6 vs.) Sung in Howard Hall, Thursday Evening, June 12th, 1856. 18.5 x 8.7 cm.

: RIDIN' IN A RAILROAD KEER.; Suke Sattinet was a comely gal (3 vs.), Variant: a. Jacob Endres, Music Publisher; publ. Boyd; adv: 10,000 Songs For Sale. T. o. border; comic scene of father shooting Slim Jim. 23,4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. With 5 additional lines at end; music published by Jacob Endres; [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 16 cm.

: RIDING OUTSIDE OF THE CONSTITUTION!; The Joker's reign, it is but short (4 vs.) T. o. border. 24.5 x 15 cm.

: THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE.; It was late last night as I was going to bed (8 vs. and chor., 1 vs. spoken) As sung by Low Gaylord, at the Art Union-Stull's Lyceum, Sixth Street, below Arch; publ. Walter Warren (7). T. o. border. 20.7 x n.7 cm.

: THE RIGHTS OF THE STATES.; Our nation is all in confusion (3 vs. and chors.) Tune—"Where There's a Will There's a Way." Sheet no. 1093; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 20 x 12.5 cm.

: RING, MERRY BELLS! OR THE UNION VICTORY.; Ring, merry bells, a joyous peal (3 vs.) By M. L. Hofford; cop: 1862, Marsh, EDPa.; printed by permission; Marsh's Music Store (1); publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 21 x 12.5 cm.

: THE RING MY MOTHER WORE.; The earth has many treasures rare (4 vs.) Sheet no. 785; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm.

: RIOT IN THE CITY HALL PARK. JUNE 18, 1857.; As I was going up street the other day (12 vs. and chor.) Air—Old Dan Tucker. Original Copy; By Lue; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.6 x 15.2 cm.

: THE RISING GENERATION.; Go where you will, you'll get your fill (5 vs.) Air:-Yankee Manufactures. Sung by Tony Pastor; publ. De Marsan (4). De MarSan military cupid border. 24.5 x 16 cm.

: ROBIN ADAIR; What's this dull town to me (6 vs.) Music obtained at Louis Meyer's; publ. Auner (5). A-J border; eagle with flag. 23.8 x 14.4 cm.

: ROBINSON CRUSOE.; When I was a lad (10 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border; with 2 small woodcuts below title. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: ab. With 2 chors.; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border; Crusoe with animals around him. 23.5 x 13 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1102; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 717. T. o. border; Crusoe seated with animals around him. 19.1 x 12.3 cm. (cropped)

: THE ROCK BESIDE THE SEA.; Oft, tell me not the woods are fair (2 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.5 x 16 cm.

: ROCK ME TO SLEEP MOTHER.; Backward, turn backward, oh! time, in your flight (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. With 5 vs.; published and sung by James D. Gay, of Philadelphia; [with JOHNNY IS GONE FOR A SOLDIER on recto.] Letter paper; t. o. border. 22 x 13.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 169a, col. 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 169b, col. 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. Words by Florence Percy [Elizabeth Ann Chase Taylor Akers Allen]; music by Ernest Leslie; sheet no. 849; with 3 vs., and comma in title; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.4 x 15.5 cm.

: ROCK OF LIBERTY.; Oh! the firm old rock, the wave-worn rock (3 vs.), Variant: a. Music published by Russell and Tolman; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. With "The" in title; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan ship border. 25.5 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. With "The" in title; sheet no. 205; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 16.3 cm.

: ROCKAWAY.; On old Long Island's sea girt shore (3 vs. and chors.) [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.6 x 15.7 cm.

: ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP.; Rock- ed in the cradle of the deep (2 vs.), Variant: a. With exclamation point at end of title; words by Mrs. Willard; music by J. P. Knight; Oliver Ditson and Co. (1), Music Publishers; publ. Auner [address blank]. A-J border; full-sailed ship. 23.6 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Ma[r]san (4). De Marsan fountain border. 24.2 x 16 cm.

: ROLL ON SILVER MOON.; As I strayed from my cot at the close of the day (3 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border; crescent moon. 23 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 16.3 cm., Variant: c. Print. Andrews, no. 7 Doyer-St.; adv; All the New Songs constantly on hand. Price One Cent each. T.o. border. 22 x 15 c.m.

: ROLLING HOME IN THE MORNING.; I am of a school of boys who're always gay and free (5 vs. and chor.) 2nd song: "Crossing on the Ferry"; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan trapper border. 24 x 15.7 cm.

: ROOT HOG OR DIE.; I'll tell you of a story that happened long ago (7 Vs.), Variant: a. Sung with shouts of applause all over the country in Madiganand Co's National Travelling Circus; [publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border, col. 24.5 x 16.7 cm., Variant: a.1. [As above:] print. Andrews. T.o. border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (4). 24.5 x 16 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] publ. J. Peckham (1). T. o. border. 24 x 14.5 cm., Variant: d. Title in quotation marks, with "or the Yankee Boys"; publ. Johnson (3); advs: Save 25 per cent, by getting your Printing done at Johnson's, and Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, etc., and See the New Songs of "Abraham's Daughter", etc. T. o. border. 24.3 x 14.5 cm., Variant: e. With "or the Yankee Boys" in title. A-J border; rooting hog. 20.1 x 13.1 cm. (cropped)

: ROOT HOG OR DIE! NO. 2.; The greatest old Nigger that ever I did see (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Composed and sung with Unbounded Applause by Richard J. McGowan, the World Renowned Champion Banjoist; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.5 x 15 cm., Variant: c. [Without exclamation point in title;] publ. Auner (2). A-J border; rooting hog. 23.7 x 15.1 cm., Variant: cd. [With exclamation point in title;] with "Niggar" instead of "Nigger" in 1st line; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and 25 per cent. less than any other Printer in the City. A-J border. 24 x 14.7 cm., Variant: d. With two exclamation points in title; publ. Johnson (2); adv. Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. T. o. border. 20 x 11.2 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with second adv: Get these popular songs Come Brothers Sisters, etc.; publ. Johnson (3). T. o. border. 20 x 11.5 cm.

: ROOT HOG OR DIE! NO. 3.; I am a jolly nigger as ever you did see (5 vs. and chor.) [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.3 x 16 cm.

: ROOT HOG OR DIE. NO. 4.; I am de greatest little darkey on de top ob de earth- (4 Vs. and chor.) Composed and sung by Wm. H. Core, the Young Banjoist., Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (4) De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.8 x 16 cm.

: ROOT HOG OR DIE. NO. 5.; Come, listen to my story, and a good one I'll relate (6 vs.) By a Blue Jacket; written on board U. S. Gunboat Com. Barney, after the Battle at Newbern, N. C., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan horned imp border. 26 x 16.7 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 945; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: RORY O'MOBE.; Young Rory O'More courted Kathleen Bawn (3 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.4 x 15.3 cm., Variant: b. [Without space between vs.] A-J border. 20.1 x 13.1 cm. (cropped)

: ROSA LEE.; When I lib'd in Tennessee, U li a li o la e (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border, col. 24.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 457; publ. Wrigley (1); [with SLEEP DEAR ELLA SLEEP on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. [As above; with OH, WILT THOU BE MY BRIDE, KATHLEEN on recto.] 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Short lines; Price One Cent; adv: All the New Songs constantly on Hand. T. o. border. 22.5 x 13.8 cm.

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