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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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: THE SATTERLEE BOYS TO UNCLE SAM.; Come, Uncle Sam, hear our appeal (17 vs.) By Serg't Don Fitz Squizzle, author of "The Wonder- ful Revolving Squirt Gun," andc. 23 x 15.8 cm.

: THE SAUCY LITTLE TURTLE.; Down on Mississippi River (5 vs.) Air—"Coming through the Rye." Headed: "Song"., Variant: a. T. o. border; sailing ship. 25.5 x 10.5 cm., Variant: b. T. o. border; crab and turtle. 26.4 x 13 cm.

: SAUCY SAM.; I am Saucy Sam, a Southern nig, as you can plainly see (5 vs. and chor.) Sung by J. T. Boyce at Hooley's Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 26 x 17 cm.

: SAVE THE CONSTITUTION.; Come all, you gallant volunteers, while I those lines am writing (6 vs. and chor.) Air: The Sons of Molly Maguire. Dedicated to the 9th Connecticut Volunteers., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 22 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. By Timothy B. O'Regan; publ. Wrigley (1); [with MISSISSIPPI BOAT SONG on recto.] Wrigley horned imp border. 22.2 x 13.7 cm.

: SAVOURNEEN DEELISH EILEEN OGE.; Ah! the moment was sad, when my Love and I parted (4 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25 x 16.3 cm.

: SAY A KIND WORD WHEN YOU CAN.; What were life without some one to cheer us (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sung by N.W. Gould, at Bryant's Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 25.3 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 521; publ. Wrigley (1); [with LORD LOVEL on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22 x 15.6 cm.

: THE SCARLET FLOWER.; She's sportive as the zephyr (3 vs.) Sheet no. 621; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24 x 15.7 cm.

: Scottish Song Sheets

: SCROUGERS' SONG.; Come all you jolly rowdies (10 vs.) By A Saucy Scrouger; publ. Thomas M. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 22.5 x 12 cm.

: SECESSIA LAND.; Where now is blustering Mason (10 vs.) Air: Promised Land., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 21 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above; with JOHNNY SCHMOKER on recto.] 23.5 x 14.9 cm.

: THE SECOND LOUISIANA. MAY 27TH, 1863.; Dark as the clouds of even (8 vs.), Variant: a. By George H. Boker. 21.3 x. 13.8 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] but with title: "The Black Regiment"; publ. by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. 24.3 x 14.7 cm., Variant: c. On two leaves; [signed] George H. Boker. Single-line border with ornamental corners in red ink on first leaf. 20.3 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. Title; "Das Zweite Louisiana Regiment"; am 27. Mai 1863; aus dem Englischen des George H. Boker. 19.7 x 12.7 cm.

: SEE OUR OARS.; See our oars with feathered Spray (4 vs.) Headed: "The Celebrated Glee Song"; advs: You will save 25 per cent, by getting your Printing done, and See the Songs of Row, Brothers, Row, Will you come to my Mountain Home, etc., and Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, etc.; publ. Johnson (3). T.o. border. 22.3 x 13.5 cm.

: See That My Grave's Kept Green.; When I am dead and gone from you, darling (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 12; publ. U.S. Manufacturing Co., Pittsburgh. T.o. border; purple paper. 22.5 x 14.6 cm.

: SEHNSUCHT.; O dass mir Allhier im Dunkeln (7 vs.) T. o. border; blue paper. 24.8 x 19.7 cm.

: THE SERENADE OF THE 300,000 FEDERAL GHOSTS, RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO OLD BLACK ABE.; From the battle-field afar, where the wounded and the dying (6 vs.) T. o. border; green paper. 16.5 x 10 cm. (cropped)

: SEVEN DAYS FIGHT. FROM JUNE 26TH, TO JULY 4TH, 1862.; Away down in old Virginia not many months ago (10 vs. and chor.) Air.: Louisiana Lowlands., Variant: a. Varying with "Tune"; seventh vs. beginning: "The twenty-third, the eighty-second"; publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 24 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] but with title: "Virginia Lowlands. From June 26th to July 4th, 1862"; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23 x 14.5 cm., Variant: c Title: "Seven Days Fight Before Richmond"; [without "Air";] seventh vs. beginning: "The 38th and 4th Maine"; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.6 x 16 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 26.5 x 17.2 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] but [publ.] De Marsan (3). 26 x 16.2 cm., Variant: f. By James Smith, Co. H.; seventh vs. beginning: The twenty-third, the eighty-second; with title in two lines; publ. Johnson (2). 21 x H cm. (cropped), Variant: g. [As above; title printed on one line.] 24 x 14.8 cm., Variant: h. [Without date in title;] first line beginning: "Way"; sheet no. 1196; 9 vs. only, sixth vs. starting: "The ninety-third -- the twenty-third"; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 22 x 14 cm., Variant: i. [As above;] Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.6 x 13.7 cm.

: Seven Out.; Oh! vere is my pocketbook now gone to? (3 vs. and chor.) Publ. Johnson (2); As sung by Gus Williams; adv: Handkerchief Flirtation - Model Love Letter ... On Colored Cards. 17.2 x 12.6 cm.

: SEYMOUR TO BLAIR.; I've just been down the news to hear (5 vs. and chor.) Air—[filled in in pencil: Capt. Jinks of the Horse Marines] 16.5 x n.i cm.

: SHALL WE KNOW EACH OTHER THERE t; When we hear the music ringing (4 vs. and 2 chors.) Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2)., Variant: a. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 214, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 215, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.6 cm.

: SHALL WE MEET AGAIN?-.; Ever since from me you parted (3 vs. and chor.) Music obtained of Lee and Walker, Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.3 x 17.5 cm., Variant: b. Written and composed by C. Everest; [without question mark in title;] cop: 1863, C. Everest, EDPa.; publ. Johnson (2). 23.7 x 15.2 cm.

: SHAMROCK GREEN.; A pretty girl was seen to cry (7 vs.) As sung by Joe. Mabbott at the Belle Union; publ. Boyd (1); adv: 10,000 Songs For Sale. T. o. border; woodcut with watchman and prisoner. 23.7 x 12.4 cm.

: THE SHANGHAI ENGINE.; Now Firemen come and listen and a story I will tell (8 vs. and chor.) Tune.—Irish Molly O. By "One of the Suspended."; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 14.5 cm.

: A SHANTYMAN'S LIFE.; Oh, a Shantyman's Life is a weary one (4 vs.) Composed and Written by Geo. W. Stage, La Crosse Valley, Wis.; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 15.7 cm.

: SHARON LAWN.; Twas on a bright and sunny morn (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 700; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.4 x 15.5 cm.

: SHE MEETS ME AT THE GATE.; She meets me at the gate, and never is too late (2 vs. and 2 chors.) Sheet no. 722; music publ. by Chas. W. A. Trumpler; adv: Wanamaker and Brown, Oak Hall Clothing; publ. Auner (5). T. o. border. 24.7 x 14 cm.

: SHE NEVER BLAM'D HIM, NEVER.; She never blam'd him, never (4 vs.) Publ. De Mars an (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 25.7 x 16.5 cm.

: SHE WAS ALL THE WORLD TO ME.; In the sad and mournful autumn (4 vs.) Words by Dr. Duffy; music by Stephen C. Foster; publ. Horace Waters (1). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 232, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm.

: SHE WAS SUCH A NICE YOUNG GAL.; Blow on, ye winds, and crack your cheeks (6 vs.) Sheet no. 465; publ. Wrigley (2). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24.9 x 16.2 cm.

: SHE WORE A WREATH OF ROSES.; She wore a wreath of roses (3 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.2 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 607; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.

: SHEEP BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER.; Not long ago near Market Street Bridge, lived a sheep butcher's pretty little daughter (5 vs.) Publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 21.7 x 14 cm.

: SHEEPSKIN, BEESWAX.; Now I'm gwine to sing a song (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. As sung nightly with thunders of Applause, by Dan Emmit, at White's Melodeon, 53 Bowery, N.Y.; print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 25 x 16 cm.

: SHELLS OF THE OCEAN.; One summer eve, with pensive thought (4 vs. and 1 chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.3 x 15.3 cm., Variant: b. [Without chor.;] publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and 25 per cent less than any other Printer in the City. A-J border. 21.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. [As above]; print. Andrews; adv: Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy Books, Motto Verse, &c., Wholesale and Retail. T.o. border. 24 x 15 cm.

: SHERIDAN! CAVALRY SHERIDAN!; Come! Soldier's all, lets sing this song (4 vs.) Air—My Normandy; or, My Maryland. Words by Geo. P.Hardwick; adv: Soldiers can receive 14 of our beautifully illustrated Ballads by addressing G. P. Hardwick (1); cop: 1864, G. P. Hardwick, DC., Variant: a. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with or- namental corners; cavalry in battle. 20.2 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] olive ink. 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] green ink. 20.3 x 12.6 cm.

: SHERIDAN'S "EARLY" VICTORY.-/«; the Shenan- doah Valley (3 vs.) Air: On the Banks of Allan Water, Variant: a. Advs: Ten illustrated Songs, and 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 123, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 159, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.7 cm.

: SHERIDAN'S RIDE\; Up from the South at break of day (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. Haddock and Son. T. o. border. 21.8 x 13 cm., Variant: b. Written by T. Buchanan Read; composed by David A. Warden (4); adv: By sending J. H. Johnson thirty-five Cents; publ. Johnson (2). 23 x 13.2 cm., Variant: c. [Without exclamation point at end of title;] by Thomas Buchanan Read; cop: 1864, J. Magee; with 7 vs., no chor. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with flags and motto "Liberty and Union Forever", in red and blue. 20.4 x 13 cm.

: SHERMAN'S ADDRESS.; When Traitors fired on our Flag (3 vs.) By ex-Lieut. P. Kelly, 99th Regt. N.Y.S.V., Variant: a. [Without period at end of title;] [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 25.5 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1317; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15 cm.

: SHERMAN'S BONNY BOYS IN BLUE; Hail, glorious chief! the country's pride (8 vs. and 2 chors.), Variant: a. Song and Chorus by H. Angelo; cop: 1865, John Marsh, EDPa.; J. Marsh's Music Store (2); publ. Auner (5). Double-line border; eagle with flag. 20.5 x 12 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Gen'l Sherman's Bonny Boys"; Airr-Bonny Havens, O!; 1 chor. only; published and sang by James D. Gay. Letter paper; battle scene of charging infantry with- in ornamental frame. 20.5 x 12.5 cm.

: SHERMAN'S BUMMERS. PARODY ON THE KNICKERBOCKER LINE.; Come listen to my good old song (10 vs. and 2 chors.) By H. H. C, 6th Mo. V. V. I.; respectfully dedicated to the Bummers of Sherman's Army. Double-line border. 46 x 11 cm.

: SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN, '64—'65.; On the sec- ond day of May (11 vs. and chor.) Words by G. P. Hardwick; adv: Copies of this Poem will be sent by mail; cop: 1865, G. P. Hardwick, DC. Blue and red ink; double-line border in blue; two battle scenes and regimental insignias in red and blue.

: SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGNS FROM ATLANTA TO RALEIGH.; When Sherman left Atlanta his drums loudly beating (31 vs.) By S. Pepper, Co. G, 78th Regt. Ohio V. V. Infantry. T. o. border. 27.4 x 17.6 cm.

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