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Title: Jefferson Davis in prison : song; words by Rev. J. Barker; music by Alfred Schmidt
Description: Song; for voice and piano., First line of text: Oh, great is thy mission., First line of refrain: The orb of thy fame to its zenith uprisen., Decorative t.p., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "Engd. at Clayton's.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Schmidt, Alfred
Date: c1867
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11628.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Richmond is ours! Words and music by A.J.H. Dganne; music by Mrs. E.A. Parkhurst
Description: For solo voice or quartet (SATB) with piano., Dedicated to: Lieut. Gen. Grant., Advertisement for "A dream of my mother and my home" and other music: p. [6]., First line of text: Richmond is ours!, Verse 4 printed as text of p. 5., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Parkhurst, E. A., Mrs.
Date: c1865
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11614.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: The faded coat of blue or, The nameless grave
Description: Cover title., For voice and piano., First line: My brave lad, he sleeps in his faded coat of blue., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: McNaughton, John Hugh, 1829-1891
Date: c1865
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Faded 11366.F

Title: Jeff in petticoats a song for the times
Description: For voice and piano (refrain for chorus (SATB) and piano)., "Lith. of H.C. Eno 37 Park Row, NY.", Imprint continues: Boston : O. Ditson & Co. ; Rochester : Joseph P. Shaw ; Chicago : Root & Cady ; Buffalo : J. R. Blodgett ; Milwaukee : H. N. Hempsted., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tucker, Henry, 1826?-1882, cmp
Date: c1865
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Jeff 11370.F

Title: Is our banner still advancing: song & chorus; words by John H. Lozier; music by C.M. Currier
Description: Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., First line of text: same as title., First line of refrain: Still advancing, higher, higher!, "To the heroes of Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain.", Decorative t.p. / Ernst, Eng., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "J.J.L.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Currier, C. M.
Date: c1864
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11617.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Kiss me mother, kiss your darling
Description: For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., "Sung by Joseph Whitaker, Esq. of Christy's Minstrels.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Root, George F.
Date: c1864
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11704.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Mother kissed me in my dream: ballad; words by Geo. Cooper; music by J.R. Thomas
Description: For voice and piano., Caption title., "Sung by Madame Anna Bishop, at her concerts"--Cover., "Founded on an incident of the battle of Antietam"--Cover., First line of text: Lying on my dying bed., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Thomas, J. R.
Date: c1864
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11633.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Catalogue of Union songs
Description: Printed area measures 20.5 x 11.8 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Johnson, J. H. (John H.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Johnson 5782.F.16a

Title: Dear mother I've come home to die song and chorus
Description: First line of text: Dear mother, I remember well the parting kiss you gave to me, First line of chorus: Call sister, brother to my side, For high voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. Wm. E. Doubleday, Brooklyn L.I.", Publication date based on date in advertisement., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Popular vocal and instrumental music published by Firth, Son & Co., no. 1, 1864, last page., "Warren, Stereotyper, 43 Centre, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 is printed in an 8 pointed star on t.p., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tucker, Henry, 1826?-1882, cmp
Date: [1864?], c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Dear 11377.F

Title: Jenny Wade, the heroine of Gettysburg
Description: For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., At head of title: Respectfully dedicated to Major Gen. George G. Meade., Description of Jenny Wade's death at Gettysburg on t.p., Excerpt of lyrics printed as text on t.p., "Electrotyped by L. Johnson & Co., Philadelphia."--p. 5., Publisher's advertisements on final page., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wittig, Rudolph, cmp
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Jenny 11369.F

Title: Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!, or, The prisoner's hope Song and chorus
Description: "Words and music by Geo. F. Root."--p. [3], Publisher's plate #420-3., With advertisement for Mason & Hamlin cabinet organs and additional music on p. [2]; advertisement for Root's The musical curriculum on p. [6]; advertising matter varies with other copies., For voice and piano, with chorus (SATB) for the refrain., First line of text: In the prison cell I sit., First line of refrain: Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are marching., T.p. has title set within an oval, surrounded by various scenes of war illustrating 5 other Civil War song titles; signed: Copcutt -Williams sc., Library Company copy inscribed: Compliments of A.D., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895, cmp
Date: c1864
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *Sheet Music Tramp 8107.F.25

Title: The original Hutchinson Family! Old folks and young folks recently from their successful engagements in Boston, Eastern cities and Northern New York, before enthusiastic houses, announce with pleasure to their friends at this place that they will give only one concert, at Concert Hall on Saturday evening, April 23, '64. The Hutchinsons--"Tribe of John,"--combines to sing stirring song for stirring times--of Union, friendship, liberty! "Good time coming" the "The jubilee." ... John W. Hutchinson ... Henry J. Hutchinson ... Viola G. Hutchinson ... Tickets, 25 cts. Children, under 12 years, 15 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8. No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.23a (McAllister)

Title: Rumsey's Hall, Salem for one night only, Thursday evening, April 28th, 1864 The original Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, on their way west, will give one of their grand concerts and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts Juvenile school children can secure passes of the agent during the day at 10 cts. each. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8. History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale at the hall. Price 10 cents
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.21b (McAllister)

Title: Town Hall, Woodstown, Saturday evening, May 14, 1864 The original Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, on their way west, will give one of their grand concerts and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts Juvenile school children can secure passes of the agent during the day at 10 cts. each. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale at the hall. Price 10 cents
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.24b (McAllister)

Title: Kennett Square! Friday evening, June 3d, 1864 One more concert, by request and for the same glorious patriotic object, the aid of the Sanitary Commission, with change of programme, and the sanguine expectation of the presence of some speakers from the Yearly Meeting at Longwood, who will be invited to take part in the exercises of the evening. The Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, from their late Southern successful tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, will give one of their grand concerts! In this place, and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cents Tickets can be had, during the day, of Benjamin P. Kirks, at Pennock's office. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale. Price 10 cents. Photographs of members and groups of the family can be had at the hall, and during the meeting at Longwood
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.28b (McAllister)

Title: Greer's Hall! New Brunswick, on Friday evening, June 10th, 1864 The Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, from their late Southern successful tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, will give one of their grand concerts! In this place, and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Tickets, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Tickets can be had, during the day, at the hall. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale. Price 10 cents. Photographs of members and groups of the family can be had at the hall, and during the meeting at Longwood
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitzed by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.35b (McAllister)

Title: Yes! I would the war were over: answer to When this cruel war is over; words & music by Alice Hawthorne
Description: Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., Alice Hawthorne is a pseudonym of Septimus Winner., Verses 2-3 printed as text at bottom of p. 5., First line of text: same as title., "Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. C. Henri.", Decorative t.p. / Geo. F. Swain., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Winner, Septimus
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11629.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Song of a thousand years: solo and chorus; words and music by Heny C. Work
Description: For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Color illustration: the American flag., English words; verses 1-3 printed beneath the vocal line and verses 4-7 printed as text following the music., First line of text: Lift up your eyes, desponding freemen., First line of chorus: A thousand years! my own Columbia!, Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Work, Henry C.
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11622.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Sleeping for the flag
Description: For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Work, Henry C.
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11656.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: When Johnny comes marching home
Description: For voice, chorus and piano., "To the army & navy of the Union.", First line of text: When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah, Hurrah., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Gilmore, P. S.
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11669.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: The roll of honor
Description: Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., English words; 1st verse printed beneath the vocal line and verses 2-6 printed as text following the music., From poem: The roll of honor / Thomas Buchanan Read. Cf. The poetical works of T. Buchanan Read, p. 236., Dedicated to: Major General Rosecrans., Title printed in red and blue, set within an ornamental frame., First line of text: Like the lordly Mississippi., First line of refrain: On the roll of honor boys., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "J.J.L.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harlow, George
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11666.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: When the lonely watch I'm keeping: a soldier's reply to Weeping, sad, and lonely
Description: For voice and piano with 4-part (SATB) chorus., Cover title., "Inscribed to the Lov'd one at home.", First line of text: Dearest love, I do remember., First line of chorus: Oh! banner of our country., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hastings, R.
Date: 1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11654.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Just before the battle, Mother
Description: For voice. chorus (SATB) and piano., Title page, with vignettes of five song titles: The vacant chair, Silent lute, Who'll save the left, Battll [sic] cry of freedom, and Within sound of the enemy's guns, signed: Copcutt=Williams sc., Advertisements for cabinet organs and "late isntrumental music" on p. [2]; for "new music published by Root & Cady" on p. [6]., Figure 3 within shield on t.p., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Root, George F.
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11609.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Who will care for mother now? Song with chorus. Words and music by Charles Carroll Sawyer; arr. by C.F. Thompson
Description: With piano acc., the chorus for SATB., Figure 3 in a 5 pointed star., At head of title: To Mr. C. Henry., "New music published by Sawyer & Thompson": p. [6]., For a description of the 1st ed. cf. H. Dichter & E. Shapiro, Early American sheet music, p. 118., First line: Why am I so weak and weary., Refrain: Soon with angels I'll be marching., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sawyer, Charles Carroll
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11636.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Weeping, sad and lonely, or, When this cruel war is over; words by Charles Carroll Sawyer; music composed and arranged by Henry Tucker
Description: For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 2-3, p. 6 is unnumbered., "Inscribed to sorrowing hearts at home.", Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 3 [i.e. 5] and chorus printed as text on t.p., "Electrotyped by Smith & McDougal, 82 & 84 Beekman St., N.Y."--Colophon., "Price, 25c. nett.", Pages [2] and [6] are blank., First line of text: Dearest love, do you remember, when we last did meet., First line of chorus: Weeping, sad and lonely., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tucker, Henry
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11634.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: They pray for us at home : song and chorus / words by Ednor Rossiter ; music by B. Frank Walters
Description: Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SSTB) and piano., First line of text: Oh would there were some kind one., First line of refrain: same as title., "Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Sue Carpenter.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Walters, B. Frank
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11615.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Columbia's guardian angels
Description: Caption title, date from cover copyright. Music copyright dated 1862., Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., Chromolithographic cover shows officer on horseback leading charge; signed Goes & Quensel Lith. Chicago., First line of text: An echo floats down from the mountains., First line of chorus: Glory to God in the highest., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *Sheet Music Columbia's 11376.F

Title: How are you conscript?
Description: Cover title., Imprint continues: Root & Cady, Chicago; W. F. Sherman, Albany; W. Hall & Son, N. York., "H.F. Greene, eng.", Song for voice and piano., First line of text: How are you, conscript, How are you today?, Library Company copy matches copy found in Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 088, Item 077. A digital surrogate is available., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wilder, Frank
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music How 11371.F, http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/18535

Title: Oh! Bury the brave where they fall song & chorus
Description: Cover title., At head of title: To the officers & men of the 113th Regt. Ills Vols., For voice (AATB) and piano., First line: Oh! Bury the dead where they fall! Let them sleep beneath the sod ...., Library Company copy matches copy held by Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 089, Item 064. Digital surrogate available., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Frisbie, Henrie L.
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Oh! Bury 11373.F, http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/15851

Title: The drummer boy of Shiloh as sung by the First Tenn. Concert Troupe
Description: For voice and piano., "Words and music by Will S. Hays"--Crandall., First line of text: On Shiloh's dark and bloody ground., "Dedicated to Mr. Harry B. Macarthy.", Illustration: battlefield scene of a wounded Confederate soldier holding up a drummer boy. B. Duncan & Co. Lith., "B. Duncan & Co. Lith. Columbia, S.C.", Imprint continues: Richmond, Va. : J.W. Randolph ; Jas. Woodhouse & Co. ; Macon, Ga. : J.W. Burke, Agt. ; Mobile, Ala. : H.C. Clarke., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hays, Will. S. (William Shakespeare), 1837-1907
Date: [c1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Drum 11375.F

Title: Come in out of the draft, or, How are you, Conscript? comic song
Description: Cover title., First line verse: As it was rather warm, I thought the other day., "Respectfully dedicated to all disconsolate conscripts.", Advertisements for Lee & Walker, p. [2] and [6]., Library Company copy matches a copy held by Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 087, Item 085; digital surrogate available., Library Company copy, acc. no. 9940.F.03 (Beitler), bound in volume inscribed Emily B. Markle., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Walters, B. Frank, cmp
Date: [c1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Come in 11378.F, Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music 9940.F.03 (Beitler), http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/26767

Title: Gen. Sigel's grand march
Description: Cover title., Pagination: [2], 133-135, [1] p., some blank., Copyright statement at foot of p. 133., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Martin, T. J. (Thomas J.)
Date: [c1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Gen 11363.F

Title: The two pickets: dedicated to the Union League of New England. Words and music by Ossian E. Dodge; and sung by him and Wm. Hayward, with immense success at their monster concert at Tremont Temple, Fast Evening, Boston, April 2d 1863
Description: Cover title with illustration featuring a secessionist and a Yankee standing by a tree., For voice and piano., Accession record.
Creator: Dodge, Ossian E.
Date: c1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11612.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions, with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs in the list include Spirit of '62 and The war drums are beating., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: The "Tribe of Asa!" One night only At [blank] On [blank] The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag and our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root, and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs on the program include Battle cry of freedom and Star-spangled banner., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family! "The Tribe of Asa" Asa B. Hutchinson, Lizzie, C. Hutchinson, Abby Hutchinson. Freddy Hutchinson, O. Dennett Hutchinson. Whose concerts for twenty-two years have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public, at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiatic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism, to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota, from the Penobscot to the Potomac, from the Merrimac to the Mississippi, and who soon trust to send up the shout of "Freedom! Union! Victory!" throughout the land of "Dixie," respectfully announce their first concert at the hall of Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Thursday evening, Jan. 8th, '63 ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 51.3 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Second concert by the Hutchinson Family! At Spring Garden Institute corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Monday evening, Jan. 12, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett, singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, and freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; copy (25)5761.F.37a printed on yellow paper., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37a (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets. Friday evening, Jan'y 16th, 1863 The Hutchinson Family! ("Tribe of Asa,") concert. Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett Hutchinson return their sincere thanks to the numerous friends in this city, for their continued patronage and cordial approval at their second concert, and respectfully announce another, as above, when they will sing their new songs of freedom and fraternity and the flag of our Union forever, the productions of Whittier, Morris, Saxe, Miss Proctor, Professor Root, Work, Lucy Larcom and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.38b (McAllister)

Title: Second and last concert by the Hutchinson Family, at Langstroth's Hall: Germantown Saturday evening, January 24th, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 7 1/2
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.40b (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family! "Tribe of Asa," will give a benefit concert for the sick & wounded soldiers under the care of the Penn Relief Association, at the Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Streets, on Friday evening, Jan. 30, 1863, when they will sing their new songs of home, patriotism, Union and freedom! With some of their standard productions, which have received the cordial approbation of the musical public of the entire North, East and West; ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41b (McAllister)

Title: Sixth and last night of the "Tribe of Asa" at the Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets, on Thursday evening, February 5th, 1863. The Hutchinson Family renewedly grateful to their numerous friends and patrons in Philadelphia, for the continued success and increased crowds, which have nightly thronged their concerts in this, their twenty-second annual musical pilgrimage through their "native land," respectfully announce their sixth and last entertainment, prior to visiting Washington, on Thursday evening, Feb. 5th, at Handel and Haydn Hall. All will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open at 7 o'cl'k. Concert to commence at 8, precisely Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 49.0 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41a (McAllister)

Title: The "Tribe of Asa!" First night at Institute Hall on Saturday, Feb. 14th. The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Feb. 14 fell on a Saturday in 1863., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (27)5761.F.66a (McAllister)

Title: City Hall Burlington, Friday evening, April 3d, 1863 The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.53b (McAllister)

Title: Rally round the flag; words and music by Jas. T. Fields; music by Wm. B. Bradbury
Description: For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Illustration: the American flag., First line of text: Rally round the flag, boys, Give it to the breeze., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bradbury, William B.
Date: c1862
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11613.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: The rebels retreat, or, The double quick from Yorktown
Description: For piano., Cover title., Sections of the piece are labeled "Retreat Quick Step" and "Rogues' March.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Yankee, Adam
Date: c1862
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11632.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: We are marching down to Dixie's land (Improved.)
Description: First line: Good news, good news, from Dixie's land., Refrain: O, we're marching down to Dixie's land., Place of publication and publisher based on annotations. Date based on identifiable events in the lyrics., Library Company copy has annotations: Lee & Walker paper, 1000 copies, 500 impressions, 2 tokens, C.S.O. PPL, Library Company has 2 copies on one uncut sheet, as printed., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Locke, E. W., 1818-1900
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music We are 5782.F.14

Title: Marching along: the popular army song and chorus by Wm. B. Bradbury
Description: For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Words adapted by Mrs. M.A. Kidder., "Clayton"--Colophon., First line of text: The Army is gath'ring from near and from far., First line of chorus: Marching along, we are marching along., Verses 2-5 on p. 4., Accession record.
Creator: Bradbury, William B.
Date: c1862
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11616.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor

Title: Raw recruits, or, Abraham's daughter
Description: For voice and piano., Attributed to Septimus Winner in: Biographical dictionary of American music / Charles Eugene Claghorn, p. 480; work has also been attributed to Tony Emmett., Verses 3-5 printed on p. 5; bottom of page is signed: Clayton., "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by Firth, Pond & Co. in ... the Southn. Dist. of N.Y.", Title page illustration is lithograph depicting caricatures of African American soldiers in assortment of uniforms, one holding a standard labelled "Raw recruits, Capt. Dan Bryant"; signed: Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y., First line of text: first line: Some years ago I suppose you know., First line of chorus: And when he comes here to interfere., Publisher's plate #5206., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Winner, Septimus, 1827-1902, cmp
Date: 1862
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Raw 13649.Q

Title: Beadle's dime Union song book no 2 for sale here price 10 cts
Description: Beadle's dime Union song book no. 2 was published in New York in 1861., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a Union soldier holding the U.S. flag and clutching his sword, stepping on a snake., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Beadle and Company
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Beadle (5)5777.F.50b (McAllister)

Title: American national songs for the Union
Description: Caption title., Copyright 1861 by William Beschke., "American national songs for the Union! To the Hon. William H. Seward most respectfully dedicated by this devoted and humble friend: William Beschke. Philadelphia, in June, 1861."--p. [4]., With two eagles and one seal on p. [4]., "Every loyal man in the U.S. Militia, Army and Navy, is entitled to one copy gratis, from the War- and Navy-Departments. Such copies for the U.S. Militia, Army and Navy, are for that purpose only and not saleable, printed with two seals, marked W.B., and with one eagle. All saleable copies are printed with one seal, marked W.B., and with two eagles. ... Copies to be had, wholesale and retail, 531 Chestnut-Str., Philadelphia."--p. [1] and p. [4]., The first page contains words and music to six numbered patriotic songs; the second and third pages are identical and each have the caption title "Appendix to six 'American national songs for the Union!' By William Beschke."; the fourth page has the words only to the six numbered songs., William Beschke, the inventor of the breech-loading cannon, was a staunch supporter of the Union cause and published this broadside as a diatribe against Jeff Davis. He wrote derogatory lyrics to a German melody, Hail Columbia, Marseillaise, Haydn's Austrian National, God Save our Noble Queen, and Yankee Doodle. Members of the Union forces were entitled to one free copy from the War and Navy Departments [see 5782.F.4c]., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 5782.F.4a (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 5782.F.4b (McAllister)

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