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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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: SHERMAN'S MARCH.; Now, listen to my song (2 vs. and chors.) Air: Ginger Blue. By Michael Fee; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 26.2 x 16.4 cm.

: SHERMAN'S MARCH TO THE SEA.; Our camp fires shone bright on the mountain (5 vs.), Variant: a. Title: "When Sherman Marched to the Sea"; written by Adjt. Boyers, of the 5th Iowa, while confined in the Rebel Prison Camp, Columbia, S. C; S. Brainard and Co., Music and Musical Works; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.6 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. With varying first line: "camp-fires" and "on the mountains"; sung by Miss Effie Germon; music by Charles Koppitz; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.2 x 16 cm., Variant: c. [Without period at end of title;] words (in part) and music, by David A. Warden; with 4 vs. only and chor.; first line varying "o'er the mountain"; published by the Composer (4); publ. Johnson (cropped). 17.4 x 10 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] but with "published by the Composer (1)"; [publ.] Johnson and Cartlitch. 20 x 10 cm., Variant: e. Sung by Miss Effie Germon in Aladdin; music by Charles Koppitz; adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 42a, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: f. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 43, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20 x 11.5 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 50, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 21 x 13 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 64, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: i. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 67, col.; publ. Magnus. 21 x 13.2 cm., Variant: j. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 69, col. 21.4 x 13 cm., Variant: k. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 72, col. 20.2 x 13 cm., Variant: l. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 89, col.; lith and print, by F. Sachse. 19.7 x 12.5 cm., Variant: m. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 90, col. 20 x 12.5 am., Variant: n. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 99, col,; publ. Magnus (1). 19.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: o. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 130, col. 19.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: p. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 132, col.; publ. Magnus. 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: q. Air: Kitty Tyrrell; publ. Randolph. Double-line border. 20.5 x 12 cm.

: SHERMAN'S ON THE TRACK. CONTRABAND SONG and CHORUS.; Oh look away out yonder (4 vs. and chor.) Words and music by D. A. Warden., Variant: a. Cop: 1865, W. R. Smith, EDPa.; W. R. Smith, Agt. Music [Pujblisher; publ. Auner (5). Multi-line border. 20.8 x 11.5 cm., Variant: b. Published by W. R. Smith, Agt.; publ. Johnson and Co. T. o. border. 22.7 x 14 cm.

: SHIP A-HOY!; When o'er the silent seas alone (2 vs.) Publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 22.7 x 14.4 cm.

: THE SHODDY CONTRACTOR.; We sing to you a little song, made by a modern pate (7 vs.) Air: The Fine Old Irish Gentleman., Variant: a. Varying with "English" in Air; print. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.8 x 13.5 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.4 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. By E. T. Johnston; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 216, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. By E. T. Johnston; sheet no. 1182; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 13.8 cm.

: SHODDY ON THE BRAIN.; In times like these, the nation sees (6 vs. and chor.) Written and composed by David A. Warden; adv: Send Johnson 25 cents; print. Johnson (5); advs: Cards, Bill Heads, Circulars, etc., and Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor. 22.2 x 15.6 cm.

: SHOULDER STRAPS.; The sentinel paced before the door (10 vs.) With narrative preceding text, beginning: "The follow- ing lines more especially apply to the by-gone days of the war ..." Double-line border. 36.5 x n cm.

: SHOULDN'T BUY TRIPE ON A FRIDAY.; I've often heard my poor old Granny say (recitative and 4 vs.) Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.4 x 14.9 cm.

: The Shucking.; Oh, what's de matter darkies (4 vs. and chor.) As sung by the "Keystone Quartette." at teh Kossuth Exchange, 7th St. ab. Chestnut; publ. Zieber. T.o. border with ornamental corners. 25.2 x 12.4 cm.

: SHULE 'MIT THE RULE.; Shule he come to the garden gate (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 715; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.3 x 15.4 cm.

: SIC SEMPER; Enthroned in obloquy, Abe Lincoln sits (9 vs. uneven length) By a Virginian. T. o. border. 21.7 x 14.4 cm.

: SIEGE OF LUCKNOW.; Beneath famed India's burning sun (11 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 22.7 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15.2 cm.

: SIGHTS FOR A FATHER.; When a pleasure it is to have a good wife (6 vs.), Variant: a. With Astley's imprint. T. o. [Andrews] border. 25 x 15.3 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 632; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24 x 15.7 cm.

: THE SILENT HARP.; Oh Erin dear Erin thy harp is unstrung (5 vs.) By Timothy B. O'Regan; sheet no. 1051; publ. Wrigley (1)., Variant: a. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22.8 x 14 cm., Variant: b. Wrigley military cupid border. 22 x 12.8 cm.

: SILVER MOONLIGHT WINDS.; Silver moonlight winds are blowing (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 697; publ. Wrigley (1)., Variant: a. Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.8 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. [As above; with THE IRISH VOLUNTEERS on verso.] 22.2 x 13.7 cm.

: SIMOM[sic] THE CELLARER.; Ota Simon, the Cellarer, keeps a rare store (3 vs.) Sheet no. 655; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 25.5 x 15.5 cm.

: SINCE I'VE BEEN IN THE ARMY.; Jim Paddy Whack, from Bally-na-hack, not long ago turn'd soldier (4 vs. and chor.) Sung with great applause, by Edward Berry., Variant: a. Print Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without singer's name;] publ. Auner (3). A-J border; eagle with flag. 21.9 x 14.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] publ. Auner (5). 22.5 x 14.2 cm., Variant: d. Publ. Johnson (2). A-J border; bill collector and soldier. 20.3 x 13.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: e. With "by by Edward Berry"; sheet no. 158. Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 23.3 x 15.4 cm.

: SING ME TO SLEEP, MY MOTHER.; Sing- me to sleep, my mother (4 vs.) Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.2 x 14.8 cm.

: SING TO ME OF HEAVEN.; O sing to me of heav- en (6 vs.) Sold corner of Eleventh and Jefferson Sts. T. o. border. 21 x 13.2 cm.

: SINGLE YOUNG MAN LODGER.; I was by trade a snob (4 vs.) Sheet no. 443; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24 x 15.2 cm.

: THE SINKING OF THE PIRATE ALABAMA BY THE U. S. GUNBOAT "KEARSARGE," CAPTAIN WINSLOW, JUNE 19TH, 1864.; I sing the doom and dark career (5 vs. and 4 chors.) Tune: "Teddy the Tiler," or "Cannibal Islands." Written by Silas S. Steele, Esq., Variant: a. Title: "Kearsarge and Alabama"; [without Tune;] sung by D. McConahy, the Razor Powder Man; advs: If you wish to dance properly, and Kromer's (Upham's)Hair Dye; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. Title: "New Patriotic and Comic Song on the Sink- ing of the Pirate Alabama. By the U. S. Gunboat Kear- sarge, Captain Winslow. June 19th, 1864"; cop: 1864, J. Magee, Philadelphia. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with flags and motto "Liberty and Union" in red and blue. 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 98, col.; publ. Magnus (1), with "Chas" in imprint. 20.3 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] with "Chs" in imprint. 19.8 x 12.5 cm.

: THE SISTER'S FAREWELL TO HER BROTHER GOING TO BATTLE.; Away, Away my best beloved! I would not have thee stay (5 vs.) Headed: "Union War Lyrics"; publ. Wm. V. Spencer. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with rounded corners in red; Liberty with flag in red and blue. 20.6.x 12.9 cm.

: THE SLAIN AT BALTIMORE!; There's sorrow and there's weeping by mountain, vale and shore (13 vs.) [Signed] C.S.S., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 24.3 x 14.5 cm., Variant: c. Adv: Price One Cent; published at No. 94 Washing- ton Street, Boston [William V. Spencer]; print. E. L. Mitchell. 17.3 x 10.7 cm. (cropped)

: THE SLAVE.; Wide over the tremulous sea (11 vs.) With narrative following text, beginning: "It may not be improper to remind the young reader, that the anguish of the unhappy negroes"; print Johnson (2). Double-line border with ornamental corners. 20.3 x 12.4 cm.

: THE SLAVER GORDON.; Accursed thirst for wealth untold (6 vs.) Sheet no. 905; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 25 x 15.5 cm.

: SLAVE'S DREAM.; I had a dream, a happy dream, I dreamed that I was free (3 vs.), Variant: a. 2nd song: "Let's Be Gay"; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-heads, etc. T. o. border. 20.7 x 13 cm., Variant: b. With "Slaves," in title; sheet no. 537; 2nd song: The Slaves' Funeral; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.2 x 15.1 cm.

: SLEEP DEAR ELLA SLEEP.; I sit me down to think now (3 vs. and chor.) By A. B. Eckerson., Variant: a. Sheet no. 1046; publ. Wrigley (1); [with ROSA LEE on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1046; publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 15.4 cm.

: SLEEPING, I DREAM LOVE; Sleeping I dream'd love dream'd love of thee (2 vs.) Sheet no. 404; 2nd song: "Oh Whisper What thou Feelest"; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22.7 x 14.5 cm.

: SMIGGEY McGUIRREL.; I had a son, he came from the war (3 vs.), Variant: a. Presented for publication by Bennett; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.7 x 16.7 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 856; as sung by Charley Gardner, at the American Concert Hall 444 Broadway; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.

: SMILES AND KIND WORDS.; Where the heart is dejected, and pleasure is flown (3 vs.) 2nd song: "Merry and Wise"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.3 x 14.5 cm.

: SMILING FACES.; I love to gaze on smiling faces (2 vs. and chor.) Words by E. Mordaunt Spencer, Esq.; Music by Stephen Glover; music obtained at Lee and Walker's. A-J border. 19.7 x n.6 cm. (cropped)

: SMITHEY. NURSERY RHYMES. (FOR ADVERTIS- ING CANVASSERS.); Who does the dirty work for Tag (6 vs.) Headed: "Ex.-? O. Sunday Black-Mail Sheet" (cropped); a first effort by our "Devil". Double-line border. 15.5 x 9.3 Cm.

: SNOW STORM.; The cold swept the mountain's height (4 vs.) Music obtained of Oliver Ditson and Co.(l), Owners of the Copyright; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.5 x 14.3 cm.

: THE SOAP FAT MAN.; In Bowery street, not long ago (8 vs.) Sheet no. 890; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 24.2 x 15.6 cm.

: SOFTLY FELL THE EVENING SHADES.; Softly fell the evening shades (4 vs.) Air: When the Swallows homeward fly. Words by C. Y. Treval; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25.3 x 16.2 cm.

: SOFTLY NOW, TENDERLY, LIFT HIM WITH CARE.; Softly now, tenderly! lift him with care (3 vs.) Music published by Oliver Ditson and Co. (1)., Variant: a. Publ. Auner. A-J border. 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: b. Advs: Ten illustrated Songs, and 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc Magnus 39a, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm.

: SOFTLY TREAD, MY NELLY'S SLEEPING.; Softly tread, my Nelly's sleeping (2 vs.) Music obtained at William R. Smith's. A-J border. 20.4 x 13 cm. (cropped)

: A SOLDIER IS MY BEAU.; Oh.'a soldier is my beau, I would have you to know (3 vs. and 2 chors.) Music had at John J. Daly's (2)., Variant: a. Sung with immense applause by: Miss Fannie Denham. Miss Garrie C. Austin, etc.; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25 x 17 cm., Variant: c. Sung with great applause by Miss Fannie Denham; adv: Ten illustrated Songs. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 124, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.8 cm., Variant: d. [As above; without adv.;] hdpc. Magnus 215, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 244, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: f. [Without "music had at";] with exclamation point at end of title; sheet no. 835; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.5 x 15.3 cm., Variant: g. Sung with great applause by Miss Fannie Denham; sheet no. 1114; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] Wrigley military cupid border. 22.4 x 13.4 cm.

: SOLDIER PLUCK. SOLDATENMUTH.; True soldier- pluck, the wide world o'er ( 5 vs.) From the German Hauff, by Lieutenant Henry B. Kelly, U.S.A., Variant: a. Publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 137, col. 21 x 13.2 cm., Variant: b. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 138, bronze; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm.

: THE SOLDIER'S CHILD.; A mother sat by her open door (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 784; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19 x 11.2 cm.

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