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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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: UNCLE GABRIEL.; I was gwan to Sandy Point de oder arternoon [sic] (4 vs. and chor.) Publ. Auner (3). Yellow paper; A-J border; t. o. border below title. 22.5 x 15.1 cm.

: UNCLE NED.; I once knew a darkey, and his name was Uncle Ned (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24.8 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. As sung by de Colored Society in General; with 3 chors; adv: Price One Cent. All the New Songs constantly on hand. T. o. border. 20 x 11 cm. (cropped), Variant: d. [As above; without border.] 19.3 x 11.8 cm.

: UNCLE PAT'S CABIN.; Now all brave sons of Erin (6 vs.) Air: Uncle Mike. By John Cross; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border, col. 24.8 x 15.5 cm.

: UNCLE SAM AND BETSY.; Our country's cause is in a fix (4 vs. and chor.) Air—Dixie Land. Sung by Miss Jennie Wilkinson, at the Kossuth Free Concert Saloon, S. Seventh St., below Market; publ. Warren (2), (6). T. o. border; floating hemisphere with flag and motto Our Country. 20

: UNCLE SAMMY.; I am a simple darkey, I come from Old Virginny (3 vs. and chor.) As sung by Billy Birch, at Maguire's Opera House; 2nd Song: "Ham-Fat"; publ. Boyd; adv: 20,000 Songs For Sale. T. o. border. 22.1 x 13.8 cm.

: UNCLE SAM'S BOYS.; New songs of late, we've had a score (5 vs. and chor.) Air:—King of the Cannibal Islands. Written by H. Angelo, expressly for the Scott Legion; publ. T. G. Funston. T. o. border. 22.2 x 11.5 cm.

: UNCLE SAM'S FARM.; Of all the mighty Nations, in the East or in the West (5 vs. and chor.) Tune. Walk in de Parlor and hear de Banjo Play., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 22.7 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 14.7 cm., Variant: c. Tune: "Walk into the parlor boys, and hear the banjo play"; publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 23.1 x 14.8 cm., Variant: d. Tune: "Walk into my parlor, boys, and hear the banjo play." A-J border; eagle. 20 x 12.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: e. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.5 x 16.8 cm., Variant: f. Title: "Uncle Sam's Farm not to be Divided!"; with 7 vs. and chor. slightly varying; [without "Tune";] publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 23.5 x 14.8 cm., Variant: g. Title: "Uncle Sam's Fence"; with 10 vs. and chor. slightly varying; "Tune—'Uncle Sams Farm' ". 22.7 x 14.2 cm. (cropped)

: UNCLE SNOW.; Oh, my name is Uncle Snow (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. By Ben Cotton; Air.—Happy Land of Cannan; sheet no. 853; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 22 x 13.4 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] with longer lines and slightly varying text. T. o. border. 20.9 x 12.8 cm. (cropped)

: UNCLE TIM THE TOPER.; There was an old Toper, his name was Uncle Tim (8 vs. and chor.) Print. Andrews; adv: All the New Songs constantly on hand. Price One Cent, each. T. o. border. 24 x 15.5 cm.

: UNCLE TOM'S RELIGION.; Far away from wife and children (3 vs.), Variant: a. As sung over 200 nights at the National Theatre, N.Y., in the Drama of "Uncle Tom's Cabin."; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 22.7 x 14 cm., Variant: b. Sung over 300 nights in the Drama of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' at the National Theatre, New-York; print. Jackson. T. o. border. 19.5 x 11 cm.

: THE UNCONSTANT LOVIER [sic].; Oh! it's meet- ing's a pleasure, and it's parting's a grief (4 vs.) By J. H. Collins; publ. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 14.5 cm.

: UNDER THE GASLIGHT. OR POOR LITTLE LAURA.; Under the gas-light, while the snow falls (3 vs.) Words by Geo. Cooper; music by Henry Tucker; music obtained of Wm. Hall and Son (1); publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 16.5 cm.

: UNDER THE WILLOW SHE'S SLEEPING.; Under the willow she's laid with care (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 198, col. 20.5 x 13.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 248a, col. 20.5 x 12.7 cm.

: UNFURL THE GLORIOUS BANNER.; Unfurl the glorious banner, let it sway upon the breeze (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower cor- ners. 23.5 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 27, col. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 33a, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 41a, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. Sheet no. 455; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 21.5 x 13 cm., Variant: f. [As above;] Wrigley military cupid border. 21.5 x 13 cm.

: UNFURL THE STARS AND STRIPES; Unfurl the Stars and Stripes (3 vs. and chor.) By M. L. Hofford; printed by permission; Lee and Walker, Music and Musical Instruments; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 21 x 12.5 cm.

: UNHAPPY JEREMIAH A HIGHLY POPULAR COMIC SONG.; I'd often heard of married life, of pleasures without equal (5 vs.) 2nd song: "Happy Hezekiah"., Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Unhappy Jeremiah."; publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 23.2 x 15 cm.

: THE UNION!; Fellow soldiers, join the chorus (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Air.—"Gay and Happy."; adv: This Song and 500 others, can be bought at Mrs. Murphy's; print. J. W. Du Bree. Double-line border with corner fleurons. 20 x 11 cm., Variant: b. As sung by Miss Fanny Forrest, at the New Grotto Saloon, Corner Fifth and Chestnut Sts.; print. Warren,(3). T. o. border. 20.5 x 12 cm.

: THE UNION!; When pestilential strife (4 vs. and chors.) Air, "Lillie Dale." Headed: "The Union!"; 2nd song: "Re-Union"; pub- lished at No. 94 Washington Street Boston [William V. Spencer]; adv: Price, . . . Two Cents. Double-line border. 25 x 18.5 cm.

: THE UNION.; When traitors hold conventions (3 vs. and chor.) By J. E. Gerrisn. T. o. border. 19 x 11 cm. (cropped)

: THE UNION. A NATIONAL SONG; The Union! The Union! The hope of the free (5 vs.) By Francis De Haes Janvier; music by J. M. Deems; publ. Philip and Solomons; cop: 1861, Philip and Solomons, DC D.C.; copyright secured., Variant: a. With music to 1st vs. and chor. printed within shield on recto; text on verso. Letter paper; blue ink; recto of sheet in red and blue, with eagle and motto "Liberty and Union Now and Forever One and Inseparable". 22 x 14.2 cm., Variant: b. On double sheet; with text printed within shield on 1st page, and music to 1st vs. and chor. on 3rd page. 1st page in red and blue, with eagle and motto "Lib- erty and Union Now and Forever One and Inseparable." 23 x 14.2 cm.

: UNION ALPHABET.; A is for Anderson, both gal- lant and brave (52 lines) Tune—"Continental March." Copyright Secured; print. Harris. Double-line border with cornerpieces. 20.5 x 10.2 cm.

: UNION and LIBERTY.; The Union, Boys it is our birthright (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 21.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. With "And" in title; sheet no. 778; Air.— Crambam- bule; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 21.8 x 13 cm.

: UNION and LIBERTY,; We were ask'd to write a piece (5 vs.) By James M'Cully, Jr.; Philadelphia, March 22nd, 1861 T. o. border; eagle with flag. 20.6 x 14.2 cm.

: UNION BANNER-CRY.; Oh, say can you see without blasting the sight (3 vs. with music) Air.: Star-Spangled Banner. Words by Rev. T. J. Greenwood; publ. Wm. V. Spencer [and] Russell and Patee. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with rounded corners, in red; eagle with flag, col. 15.2 x 10.2 cm.

: THE UNION BOYS.; White folks, hold your tongues, listen to my ditty (5 vs. and chor.) Air: Flip, Flap., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan horned imp border. 22.5 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.4 x 15.6 cm., Variant: c. With period and dash after Air; as sung by J. H. Taylor, the celebrated banjoist; sheet no. 1044; publ. Wrigley (1); [with WAIT FOR THE LAGER on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 21.7 x 13 cm.

: THE UNION CRUSADE.; Ho! patriot warriors of the North (5 vs.) Cop: 1861, Thomas W. Strong, SDN.Y.; publ. Strong. Eagle on shield, motto "The Union must and shall be preserved". 26.3 x 13.4 cm.

: THE UNION "DIXIE."; Away down South were [sic] grows the cotton (4 vs. and chor.) For Sale at Doyle's. T. o. border; floating hemisphere with flag and motto America. 20.4 x 12.2 cm. (cropped)

: UNION EMOTIONS.; Oh! we'll hang Wendell Phillips to a sour apple-tree (3 vs. with prose and chors.) Air: Glory Hallelujah., Variant: a. Written by John C. Cross; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 22.7 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] written for Sam Sharp- ley by John C. Cross; sheet no. 1216; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 21.6 x 13.2 cm.

: THE UNION FLAG.; The Union's hallowed ensign streams (3 vs.) Cop: 1861, Thomas W. Strong, SDN.Y.; with note: The Stars and Stripes, adopted as the national emblem in June, 1777, were unfurled for the first time in the decisive battle of Saratoga . . .; publ. Strong. Eagle on shield with flags anf motto "E Pluribus Unum". 25.7 x 15.9 cm.

: THE UNION FLAG TRIUMPHANT WAVES.; The Union Flag triumphant waves (7 vs.) Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States; by C. H. Readel; Philadelphia, April 9th, 1865; publ. Johnson (2). Double-line border. 18.5 x 11.2 cm.

: THE UNION FLAG. WRITTEN ON A PRESENTATION.; Oh see that sweet Flag 'neath the sun brightly beaming (5 vs.) Air: The Exile of Erin. Headed: "Songs Of The War"; by R. Hill, a discharged Soldier, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery; poetical adv: Since fate such luckless times can send; 2nd song: "The Mississippi Chase, Or the Gunboat Fight at Memphis, Sixth of June, 1862." T.O. border; eagle with motto "Victory"; and a riverboat. 26 x 21 cm.

: UNION FOR EVER!; The Union of States for ever will stand (2 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Words and Music by George R. Cromwell; by permis- sion of Firth, Pond and Co. (1), extensive Publishers of Music; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 25.8 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Union Forever"; copied by permission of Firth, Pond and Co. (1), Music Publishers, owners of the copyright; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 176, col. 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] red ink; hdpc. Magnus 179; publ. Magnus (1). 19.5 x H.5 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 179, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.8 cm.

: UNION FOR EVER; Ye sons of Liberty assert your birthright (4 vs.) Air.—Logic of Buckam. By D. K. 42 Regt. N. Y. S. V; sheet no. 894; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.6 cm.

: THE UNION FOR EVER FOR MEl; America! Gem of this wide, wide world (3 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23 x 13.9 cm.

: UNION HAPPY LAND OF CANAAN.; O I'm almost 79 and I'll tell you in my rhyms (5 vs.) Publ, by permission of Charley Monroe, and sung by him at the Metropolitan Saloon, Chestnut below Seventh; publ. Warren (1), (2), (5); for sale by Search. T. o. border; eagle with flag. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: THE UNION, IT MUST BE PRESERVED.; A band of traitors vile have sworn (6 vs. and chor.) Air—Blow ye Windy Mornings. Publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.1 x 15.1 cm.

: THE UNION MARSEILLAISE.; Arouse, ye men who love your Nation (3 vs.) Air: Marseillaise Hymn., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 21.3 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan border with eagle, drapery with stars and stripes, col. 25 x 15.3 cm., Variant: c. With period and dash after Air; sheet no. 744; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.1 x 14.2 cm.

: THE UNION MARSEILLAISE.; Arise! Arise! ye sons of patriot sires (2 vs. and chors.) Air—The Mar- seilles Hymn., Variant: a. Letter paper; single-line border; bronze ink; hdpc. Magnus 109; hdpc. without title. 18.8 x 12.2 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Adv: Magnus' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 109, col. 20.8 x 13.3 cm., Variant: c. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 207, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.6 cm.

: THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED.; O say, can a thought so vile and base come (4 vs.) Air: Star-Spangled Banner., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 21 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 813; by Henry Hack Jr.; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley flag border, stars within two stripes, col. 21 x 13.5 cm.

: THE UNION MUST STANDl; Arise, arise! your Country now calls you (4 vs. and music) Words and Music by Mrs. C. M. Meriam; dedicated by permission to Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan; with McClellan's letter of acceptance below verses, Camp near Rectortown, Va., November 7th, 1862; Van Ingen & Snyder, Engravers; print. Ringwalt & Brown: cop: 1862, Mrs. C.M. Meriam, EDPa. Eagle with shield at top, Zouave and Union soldier holding banners at sides, col. 29.1 x 22.2 cm.

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