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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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: 12TH REGIMENT, NEW-YORK STATE MILITIA.; The gallant Twelfth where e'er they go (4 vs. and chors.) Air: Viva la. By Archibald Scott; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan lyre border. 26 x 14.7 cm.

: THE 195TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. BALLAD NO. 2.; At Berryville, fifteen days we stayed (6 vs.) Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 136, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm.

: THE 23D PENN'A REG.'S BRAVE ACTION ON THE 31ST OF MAY, AT THE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS.; Fom Soldiers all, both great and small, you heroes and you braves (10 vs.) Tune.—Raging Canal. By James Smith, Co. H. 23d Regt. Penn'a Volunteers., Variant: a. Varying, without apostrophe in "Penna.", and with 23d Regiment, P. V. as author's designation; with "Air" instead of "Tune"; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.5 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. With "1862" in title; "Commanded by Col. Neill"; publ. Johnson (2); adv: See his large Assortment of Union Songs. 20 x H.8 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. With "Va" at end of title; print. Johnson (2). 22 x 13.4 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Fair Oaks Battle, Fought on the 31st of May 1862"; respectfully dedicated to the Gallant 23d Pa. Regt. Commanded by Col. Neill; [publ.] Johnson (2). 24.2 x 12.2 cm., Variant: e. Title: "The 23d Pennsylvania Volunteers in Action"; [signed] James Smith, 23d R., P. V. 25.5 x 9.5 cm. (cropped)

: THE 23D PENN'A REG.'S BRAVE ACTION ON THE 31ST OF MAY, AT THE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS.; Fom Soldiers all, both great and small, you heroes and you braves (10 vs.) Tune.—Raging Canal. By James Smith, Co. H. 23d Regt. Penn'a Volunteers., Variant: a. Varying, without apostrophe in "Penna.", and with 23d Regiment, P. V. as author's designation; with "Air" instead of "Tune"; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.5 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. With "1862" in title; "Commanded by Col. Neill"; publ. Johnson (2); adv: See his large Assortment of Union Songs. 20 x H.8 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. With "Va" at end of title; print. Johnson (2). 22 x 13.4 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Fair Oaks Battle, Fought on the 31st of May 1862"; respectfully dedicated to the Gallant 23d Pa. Regt. Commanded by Col. Neill; [publ.] Johnson (2). 24.2 x 12.2 cm., Variant: e. Title: "The 23d Pennsylvania Volunteers in Action"; [signed] James Smith, 23d R., P. V. 25.5 x 9.5 cm. (cropped)

: THE 2D N.Y. FIRE-ZOUAVES.; Come all, ye brave fellows, and listen to my song (6 vs.) Air: Joe Bowe rs. Dedicated to Col. Fairman by One of the Zouaves; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 25.6 x 16.5 cm.

: THE 69TH BRIGADE.; My true love, William, to the war he is gone (9 vs.) Air: The Night Templers., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 26 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan ship border. 23 x 13.6 cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan border with eagle, drapery with stars and stripes. 24 x 15.5 cm.

: 69TH REGIMENT. NO. 2.; It was in the month of April (4 vs.) Air: Sebastopol. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border, col. 25 x 16.2 cm.

: 9TH NEW-JERSEY VOLUNTEER REGIMENT.; Ye, Sons of New-Jersey, the Free and the Brave (12 vs.) By J.D. Long, Private of Company D.; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 26 x 16 cm.

: "A HUNDRED YEARS AGO."; A clay-built cot! how glory comes (6 vs.) Headed: "The Burns Centennial Celebration. Poems for the Occasion."; Dedicated to the Burns Association; By Rev. Edward C. Jones; 2nd song: "What's Na Proud O'Robin?" 3rd song: "Monody To Robert Burns," by Andrew

: (A NEW VERSION OF) THE HAPPY LAND OF CANAAN.; Oh! good evening to you all, I mean both great and small (6 vs. and chor.) As sung by Al. Pierce. T. o. border. 17.7 x 11.9 cm.

: "A TEMPEST IN A TEA POT."; Come listen all good citizens (14 vs. and chor.) Headed: "A Doleful Ditty."; followed by a rhyme from Mother Goose and long explanation of song: "A great many years ago, when civilization, the fine arts and military tactics, were all in their infancy .

: "ABE LINCOLN IS OUR CHOICE."; The People are the monarchs here (4 vs.) Headed: "A Campaign Song"; dedicated to William H. Kern, Esquire, President of the People's Campaign Club. 17.3 x 9.9 cm.

: ABE LINCOLN'S BATTLE CRY.; The Rebels cheered for Mac, when our army drove them back (6 vs. and chor.) Cop: 1864, James D. Gay, EDPa., Variant: a. By James D. Gay, the Celebrated Army Song Publisher and Vocalist. T. o. border; bust of Lincoln in ornamental frame. 24.4 x 15 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Union Battle Cry"; by James D. Gay, Army Song Dealer and Publisher; Air: Battle cry of freedom; adv: Gay's Army songs sent by Mail. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 176, col. 20.3 x 12.4 cm.

: ABRAHAM LINCOLN.; Sadly the lengthening shadows fall (3 vs. uneven length) Written by Louise S. Upham., Variant: a. Publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 7. 20.4 x 12.8 cm., Variant: b. [As above; with mourning border added.] 20.5 x 12.6 cm.

: ABRAHAM'S DAUGHTER.; Some years ago, I s'pose you know (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 21.3 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan clown border. 24.4 x 16 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 848; as sung by Charley Fox, of Hooley's Minstrels. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22.8 x 15 cm.

: ABRAHAM'S DAUGHTER.; Oh! kind folks listen to my song, it is no idle story (5 vs.) By Tony Emmett; cop: 1861, Sep. Winner, EDPa., Variant: a. Sep. Winner's Music Store (2); publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.3 x 14.3 cm., Variant: b. [Without Emmett's name;] Sep. Winner's Music Store (3); publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 24.2 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. [Without Emmett's name;] music obtained of Sep. Winner (2); publ. Johnson (2). T. o. border; bust of girl within ornamental frame. 20.8 x H.9 cm. (cropped), Variant: d. Music obtained of Sep. Winner (2); publ. Johnson (2); adv: Union Letter and Note Paper, etc. A-J border. 23.5 x 14 cm., Variant: e. Music obtained of Sep. Winner (2); print. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Bill Heads, Circulars, etc. Two identical Liberty figures. 22.4 x 13.5 cm., Variant: f. [Without Emmett's name and copyright;] music ob- tained of Sep. Winner (3); publ. Johnson (2); adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor. A-J border; bust of girl, floating hemisphere with flag, bust of woman. 24 x 15.6 cm.

: ABRAHAM'S DAUGHTER. NO. 2.; How are you and all my friends (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3) De Marsan eagle border. 25 x 16.4 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 749; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 20.4 x 12.3 cm., Variant: c. [Without "No. 2" in title;] as sung by Billy Ward, at the Kossuth Concert Saloon; publ. Warren (1); to be had at H. Myers; for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at Jacob K. Search. T. o. border. 24.3 x 16.2 cm., Variant: d. [Without "No. 2" in title;] with long lines; "Fourth Edition"; as sung by Ed Wray, at the Canterbury Hall, N.W. Corner Fifth and Chestnut; publ. Warren (2); adv: This Song and 600 others can be had at Jacob K. Search. T. o. border; man carrying adv. 21.4 x 12 cm., Variant: e. [Without period after "No" and "2";] sheet no. 1016; publ. Wrigley (1) Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: ABRAHAM'S DAUGHTER. NO. 3; When first this war through the peaceful North (4 vs. and chor.) By John Smith; sheet no. 1086; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 21.8 x 13 cm.

: ACROSTIC [ON B. F. BUTLER].; Brut a I by nature - a coward and knave (8 lines) Baltimore, March 14, 1863., Variant: a. 15.7 x 10.5 cm., Variant: b. Yellow paper. 11 x 8.3 cm.

: ADAM'S ALE.; A glass of cold water I'll drink when I am thirsty (5 vs.) Sheet no. 910; As sung by Proffesser [sic] Nash; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.1 x 15.7 cm.

: AN ADDRESS, BY THE LADIES OF LITTLE EGGHAR- BOR, TO THE IRICK INFANTRY, OF LITTLE EGG HAR- BOR.; Who's braver than Eggharbormen (7 vs.) By Leah Blackman, Tuskerton, June, 1861. 18.7 x 12 cm.

: ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE PHILADEL- PHIA EVENING JOURNAL. 1859.; Like a giant slain by young David's hand (7 vs.) Double-line border; woodcut ornaments, including angel blowing trumpet. 44 x 30.9 cm.

: ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE PHILADEL- PHIA EVENING JOURNAL, TO THEIR PATRONS. 1860. JANUARY 1ST. 1860.; A year is dead! A year is born (20 vs.) Notices of Fire Alarm and Fire District, and Fare of Hackney Coaches. Wavy-line border, with elaborate cornerpieces and vignettes of Columbia. 46.1 x 30.7 cm.

: ADDRESS OF THE CARRIERS OF THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, JANUARY 1, 1865.; Come to the crown- ing of the King (12 vs.) With\almanac below. T. o. border. 47.3 x 34 cm.

: ADDRESS TO HER MARYLAND LOVER, BY A VIR- GINIAN GIRL.; Fly to the South, come fly with me (5 vs.) Air—"Fly to the Desert." [Signed] M.F.Q., Variant: a. Printed on double-sheet; title on first page headed: A Southern Song; Richmond, 1861; text on third page. 15.2 x 10 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with embossed border on first page. 16.1 x 9.9 cm., Variant: c. [As above, without embossed border;] with flag in red and blue on first page. 15.4 x 10 cm., Variant: d. Printed on double-sheet; first page headed "Privately Printed"; Baltimore, 1862; text on second and third pages; 1st song dated Richmond, May 3, 1861; 2nd song: "Reply", dated Baltimore, May 28, 1861. Red ink; solid border in red; flag in red and blue on first page; seal above each text. 20.2 x 12.5 cm.

: ADDRESS TO THE JOURNEYMEN CORDWAINERS L. B. OF PHILADELPHIA; Cordwainers! Arouse! The time has now come (14 vs.) By John Mcllvaine; print. Johnson (2). T. o. border; eagle with shield and flags. 22.5 x 14.3

: ADIEU, MY NATIVE LAND ADIEU.; Cordwainers! Arouse! The time has now come (14 vs.) By John Mcllvaine; print. Johnson (2). T. o. border; eagle with shield and flags. 22.5 x 14.3

: ADM'L PORTER'S FLEET AND THE ARMY OF THE JAMES.; Cordwainers! Arouse! The time has now come (14 vs.) By John Mcllvaine; print. Johnson (2). T. o. border; eagle with shield and flags. 22.5 x 14.3

: ADOLPHEUS SNOW.; White folks listen to me now (5 vs.) Air: Blow ye Winds, I, O. Sheet no. 851; As sung by Bob Hart, at the American Concert Hall 444 Broadway; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 15.6 cm.

: ADVICE TO YOUNG LADIES.; When married you are you must learn to submit (2 vs.) Air—John Dean. By G. L. of the F. D. S.; 2nd song: "Oh, Say Not Woman's Heart is Bought"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.6 x 14.6 cm.

: AFLOAT ON THE OCEAN.; Afloat on the Ocean, my days gaily fly (2 vs.) A-J border; sailing ship. 20.3 x 12.8 cm. (cropped)

: AFRICAN WOMAN'S LAMENTATION.; Help oh help, thou God of Christians (11 vs.) Headed: "Morriss' Prepared Editions"; publ. William H. Morriss (1). T. o. border. 30 x 12.2 cm.

: THE AGE OF PROGRESS.; The age of giant progress (4 vs.) [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan trapper border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 24.9 x 16.2 cm.

: AH! QUE J'AIME LES MILITAIRES! (AH! HOW I LOVE THE MILITARY!); Ah! que j'aime les militaires (2 vs. with English translation) From the Opera-Bouffe of J. Offenbach La Grande Duchesse; music at all music stores in New York City; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 25 x 16.2 cm.

: AH! YES, I REMEMBER. AN ANSWER TO "BEN BOLT." ORIGINAL.; Ah! yes, I remember that name with delight (3 vs.) Cop: 1852, Thomas M. Scroggy, EDPA.; publ. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 25.1 x 14.9 cm.

: AILEEN A-ROON.; Oh! welcome, my Aileen! the moment is blest (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.6 x 16 cm., Variant: b. With comma instead of exclamation point in first line; sheet no. 529; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 24.8 x 16.5 cm.

: AILEEN ASTORE.; Oh! blessings for ever on Aileen Astore (4 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25 x 17 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1052; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.5 cm.

: AINT I GLAD TO GET OUT OF THE WILDERNESS.; Way down south in Beaver Creek (6 vs. and chor., text beginning with "Music—Turn, Turn, Turn, Turn"), Variant: a. [Without period at end of title.] A-J border. 20 x 13.6 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.6 x 16.5 cm.

: ALABAMA AGAIN.; I left Alabama a long way behind me (4 vs. and "Finale") Air. Believe me if all those Endearing Young Charms., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.7 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15.3 cm.

: ALFRED'S COMPLAINT BEFORE LYDIA!; Alas! the happy vision's fled (31 vs. and chor.) Air:—"Dandy Jim from the Caroline." [Print.] Kendall's Rotery Press. T. o. border; wine barrels and jug. 30.4 x 22.2 cm.

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