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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WHEN MOTHER MARRIED PAP.
WHEN MOTHER MARRIED PAP.
This world is but a humbug (5 vs. and chor.) Music published by Joseph E. Winner; cop: 1868, J. E. Winner, EDPa.; note from Winner granting publication right to Auner; publ. Auner (4). 18.9 x 11.3 cm.
[WHEN OUTWARD BOUND FOR DISTANT SEAS.]
[WHEN OUTWARD BOUND FOR DISTANT SEAS.]
When outward bound for distant seas (5 vs.) [Signed] W.A.W., Roxborough, Philadelphia. T. o. border; sailing ship. 21.5 x 14 cm.
WHEN THE BOYS COME HOME.
The boys are coming home again (3 vs. and chor.) Words and music by Charles Carroll Sawyer; music obtained of Sawyer and Thompson., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 24 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 22.5 x 14 cm., Variant: c. Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 185, col. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] bronze ink. 19.6 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 249, col. 19.4 x 12 cm., Variant: f. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 254, col. 20.3 x 12.4 cm.
WHEN THE BOYS COME MARCHING HOME.
The Veteran troops are coming home (4 vs. and 2 chors.) Air.—"Johnny fill up the Bowl." By A. Anderson, Jan. 1864; cop: 1864, A. Anderson, EDPa; adv: Address of the Author, A. Anderson., Variant: a. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Headed: "Ballad No. 1." T. o. border. 21.5 x 12.5 cm.
WHEN THE CORN IS WAVING.
WHEN THE CORN IS WAVING.
When the corn is waving, Annie dear (2 vs. and chors.) As sung by Mr. Ashton, At the Alhambra Theater; publ. San Francisco News Company; print. Calhoun. T. o. border; farmer with scythe. 29.4 x 11.6 cm.
WHEN THE MOON IS ON THE WATERS.
WHEN THE MOON IS ON THE WATERS.
When the Moon is on the waters (2 vs.) Music obtained of Frederick Blume (1); publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 24.2 x 16 cm.
WHEN THE MOON ON THE LAKE IS BEAMING.
WHEN THE MOON ON THE LAKE IS BEAMING.
When the moon on the lake is beaming (2 vs.) Words and music by Stephen Massett; music had at Wm. Hall and Sons (3); publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border, col. 25 x 16.5 cm.
WHEN THE MOON WITH GLORY BRIGHTENS.
WHEN THE MOON WITH GLORY BRIGHTENS.
When the moon with glory brightens (3 vs. and chor.) Words by M. J. Million., Variant: a. Music by P. B. Isaacs; obtained from the Publishers, Firth, Son and Co.; sung nightly, for weeks, with brilliant effect, by C. J. Lockood [sic] of Wood's Minstrels; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Maiden, Wilt Thou Roam?"; [without Words;] Air: When I saw sweet Nelly home. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 214, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] sheet no. 1117; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME and STRIKE THE HARP GENTLY on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Music by P.B. Isaacs; music obtained from Firth Son and Co.; sung by C.J. Lockwood of Wood's Minstrels; sheet no. 1230. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 22.4 x 15.2 cm.
When the Robins Nest Again.
When the Robins Nest Again.
Forms part of a twenty-three page song book, filed under 1523.1., I will return, he said to me (2 vs. and chor. varying lengths) No. 635. Words and music by Frank Howard. Copyright, 1883, by J.F. Martindale. Publ., by permission, H.J. Wehman, song publisher, New York. T.o. border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
WHEN THE SWALLOWS HOMEWARD FLY.
WHEN THE SWALLOWS HOMEWARD FLY.
When the swallows homeward fly (3 vs.), Variant: a. Adv: Magnus' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 215, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 21 x 13 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 215, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.6 cm.
WHEN THERE'S LOVE AT HOME. A SONG BY THE FIRESIDE.
WHEN THERE'S LOVE AT HOME. A SONG BY THE FIRESIDE.
There's beauty all around (3 vs.) Sheet no. 587; Words by permission of Oliver Ditson and Co. (1), where music may be obtained; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 24 x 14.7 cm.
WHEN THIS CRUEL DRAFT IS OVERl
Dearest William, they will draft you (3 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Sold by P. Jesse; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 22.5 x 14 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] De Marsan trapper border. 25.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 862; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.5 x 13 cm., Variant: e. By P. Jesse; sheet no. 1146; Air: When this Cruel War is over. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.5 x 13.8 cm.
WHEN THIS CRUEL WAR IS OVER.
Dearest love, do you remember (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Music obtained at Lee and Walker's; publ. Auner (3). T. o. border. 23.1 x 14.8 cm., Variant: aa. Music obtained at Lee & Walker's; adv: See the Songs, - Grafted into the Army, Picket Guard and Rubber Man. T.o. border. 19.8 x 12.7 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. [As above;] publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 24 x 14.5 cm., Variant: c. Words by Cha's Carroll Sawyer; music by Henry Tucker; had of Sawyer and Thompson; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 15 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25.2 x 16 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] De Marsan military cupid border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: f. Published by James D. Gay, the celebrated Army Song Publisher, formerly of the Ringgold Artillery of Reading, Pa. Letter paper; blue ink; border with battle scene, Zouave, ships, monument with flag, and figure of Liberty in red, engraved by E. Rogers., Variant: g. Music obtained at Lee and Walker's; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Catalogue of Songs furnished. Double-line border. 17.5 x 9.5 cm., Variant: gh. Music obtained at Lee & Walker's; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Johnson in now Publishing Largest and best selection of Songs, and See Johnson's New Catalogue of Songs. T.o. border. 23.1 x 12.6 cm., Variant: h. Cop: 1862, J. Magee. Letter paper; blue ink; double-line border with two flags and motto "Liberty and Union Forever" in red and blue; bust of Liberty in red and blue. 20.2 x 12.7 cm., Variant: i. Adv: Magnus' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 99, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 21 x 13.2 cm., Variant: j. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 110, col. 20 x 12.4 cm., Variant: k. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 135, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12 cm. (cropped?), Variant: l. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 124, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: m. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 125, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.5 cm., Variant: n. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 126, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: o. Sheet no. 781; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23 x 14.5 cm., Variant: p. Sheet no. 1092; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22.5 x 14 cm., Variant: q. [As above; with BRUCE'S ADDRESS TO HIS ARMY on recto.] 24.3 x 14.7 cm.
WHEN THIS CRUEL WAR IS OVER. NO. 3.
Dearest Sal, do you remember (4 vs. and chor.) As sung by Tony Pastor; sheet no. 840; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23 x 15.5 cm.
WHEN THIS DREADFUL WAR IS ENDED.
When this dreadful war is ended (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 858; copyright owned by Horace Waters; music obtained of O. Ditson and Co.; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.2 x 14.7 cm.
WHEN TWILIGHT DEWS ARE FALLING.
WHEN TWILIGHT DEWS ARE FALLING.
When twilight dews are falling soft (2 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan lyre border, col. 25 x 16 cm.
WHEN YOU AND I WERE SOLDIER BOYS.
O, the stormy times we knew (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Music obtained at Oliver Ditson and Co's (1); publ. Johnson (2). 18 x 9.7 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson will send the music of this song for 35 cents. 20.3 x n.6 cm.
WHEN YOU AND I WERE YOUNG.
WHEN YOU AND I WERE YOUNG.
Why art thou weeping, love, to-night (4 vs. and chor.) Words and Music by J. Ford; cop: 1864, J. Ford, EDPa.; W. R. Smith, Agt. Music and Musical Instruments. Multi-line border. 24.6 x 15.4 cm.
When You and I Were Young, Maggie.
When You and I Were Young, Maggie.
I wandered, to-day, to the hill, Maggie (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 33; publ. U.S. Manufacturing Co., Pittsburgh. T.o. border; yellow paper. 22.6 x 14.5 cm.
WHERE ARE THE FRIENDS OF MY YOUTH?
Where are the friends of my youth (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 24.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE NEW RED, WHITE, AND BLUE on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
WHERE ARE THE HOPES I CHERISHED.
WHERE ARE THE HOPES I CHERISHED.
Where are now the hopes I cherished (2 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan fountain border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 24.8 x 15.9 cm.
WHERE IS MY LOVER?
WHERE IS MY LOVER?
Where is my lover? can any one tell (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 24 x 16 cm.
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Where Liberty dwells is my country (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 24.2 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. Music had at Horace Waters (1); publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: c. Revised and Published expressly for the Public Schools; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor. A-J border. 21.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: d. Words and Music by Rev. G.S. Plumley; publ. Horace Waters; For sale by N.P. Kemp, and J.P. Magee, Boston; G. Crosby, Cincinnatti, Tomlinson & Bro., Chicago; Chas. Luther, Philadelphia; cop: 1861, E.A. Daggett, SDNY; Warren, Music Stereotyper. T.o. border. 19.7 x 26.3 cm.
WHERE THE BRIGHT WAVES ARE DASHING.
WHERE THE BRIGHT WAVES ARE DASHING.
Where the bright waves are dashing (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan fountain border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25 x 16.2 cm.
WHERE THE LIGHTS SO CHEERILY.
WHERE THE LIGHTS SO CHEERILY.
Where the lights so cheerily o'er youth and beauty glow (2 vs.) Tune.—Tic tac goes the Mill. As sung by the Columbian Quartette; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 23.3 x 15 cm.
WHERE WAS MOSES WHEN THE LIGHT WENT OUT?
WHERE WAS MOSES WHEN THE LIGHT WENT OUT?
When but a child I used to go to bed at eight each night (5 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 18; music published by E. H. Harding; publ. Wehman (2). T. o. border. 23.6 x 15.2 cm.
WHERE'S THAT BACK PAY?
Boys, our back pay is a coming (4 vs.) By J. Ward Childs, 53d. Massachusett's Reg., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 22.8 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
THE WHIG CHIEF.
THE WHIG CHIEF.
A song for the chief the brave whig chief (5 vs. and chors.) Tune—The Brave Old Oak. A prize song written by J. H. Warland; headed: Whig Songs; publ. J. Torr (2); [with PHILADELPHIA RIOTS on recto.] 22.5 x 12.2 cm.
WHILE THERE'S LIFE, THERE'S HOPE.
WHILE THERE'S LIFE, THERE'S HOPE.
Never lose heart, where'er thou art (2 vs. and chors.) As sung by Mr. John Collins, the celebrated Irish Comedian and Vocalist, in Brougham's play of the: Duke's Motto, at Niblo's Garden, N.Y., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 16.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Notice of publication of "Monthly Singer's Journal," signed Mrs. Pauline Lieder, on verso. 23.5 x 16 cm., Variant: c. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 93, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 1177; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15 cm.
WHISKEY, YOU'RE A VILLYAN.
Oh! Whiskey you're a villyan, you led me astray (4 vs.) Written and sung by Mr. Frank Drew; cop: 1865, J. Marsh, EDPa.; J. Marsh, Music Publisher (2). A-J border. 20 x 12.8 cm. (cropped)
THE WHISTLING THIEF.
When Pat came o'er the hills his colleen fair to see (6 vs.) Sheet no. 975; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.7 x 15.5 cm.
WHITE CAT AND BLACK CAT.
White cat, black cat, any cat at all (7 vs. and chor.) Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.5 x 14.5 cm.
THE WHITE GHOST.
THE WHITE GHOST.
One evening I wandered for wild recreation (4 vs.) Air—"Flaming O'Flannigans." Print. Andrews; [with "Notice. To the Theatre Goers and the Public in General," advertising "Monthly Singers' Journal," signed Mrs. Pauline Lieder, on verso.] T. o. border. 23.
THE WHITE HOUSE.
Should you ever take a ramble, and go to Washington (5 vs.) Air: Root, hog, or die! By G.R. Edeson; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 25.2 x 16 cm.
The White Squall.
The sea was bright, and the barque rode well (3 vs.) Adv: You will save 25 per cent; As sung by Mr. Charles Swain. The Philadelphia Favorite, at Military Hall; publ. Johnson (3); adv: Card and Job Printing. T.o. border. 20.5 x 11.5 cm. (cropped)
WHITE STAR DIVISION.
Star, the brightest gem of fame (8 vs. and chor.) Air.—Sword of Bunker Hill. Composed by a Member of Knapp's Penn'a Battery. Double-line border. 23 x 14.5 cm.
WHITE STARS!
Of the Second Division my rhymes do sing (6 vs. and chor.) Tune—"Johnny fill up the bowl." Respectfully dedicated to Captain F. Louis Gimber, Commanding 109th Reg't, P.V. By W.H.P.; print. Johnson (2). Double-line border. 20.5 x 12.7 cm.
WHO CAN FIND US NOW?
Oh! don't you hear de Captain say (4 vs. with second lines chors. and main chor.) By D.D. Emmet of Bryants' Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 26 x 16 cm.
WHO IS A PATRIOT!
WHO IS A PATRIOT!
Who is a patriot firm and true (4 vs.) Print. A. H. Senseman (2). T. o. border. 21 x 12.5 cm.
WHO SHALL BE FAIREST?
WHO SHALL BE FAIREST?
Who shall be fairest (2 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 16 cm., Variant: b. A New Song by Mr. Sims Reeves; sheet no. 984; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.6 cm.

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