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The death of Little Eva & Uncle Tom
Description:
composed & respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Harriett Beecher Stowe; poetry by Chas. L. Bennison; music by Isaac N. Bonney
For voice, piano, and chorus (TASB) …
Year:
1853
Contributor:
Bonney, Isaac N. (composer)
Bennison, Charles L. (lyricist)
Stowe, Harriet Beecher,, 1811-1896 (author)
Oliver Ditson Company (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Dinah Crow:
a celebrated Ethiopian song
Description:
as sung by the Campbell Minstrels ; composed and arranged for the piano forte, by J.H. Burdett.
For voice, men's chorus (TTBB), and piano.
Cover …
Contributor:
Burdett, J. H. (composer)
Campbell Minstrels (performer)
William Hall & Son (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Boating accidents > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Eva's parting::
subject taken from Uncle Tom's cabin
Description:
written by Mary A. Collier; music composed by F. James
For voice and piano
Cover title
Cover engraved by Greene Sc.
Library's copy inscribed: Agnes …
Year:
1852
Contributor:
James, F. (composer)
Collier, Mary A. (lyricist)
Greene, Henry (illustrator)
G.P. Reed & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Freedmen > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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I am going there, or, The death of little Eva
Description:
written and inscribed to the readers of "Uncle Tom's cabin" by John S. Adams; adapted to a favorite melody
For voice and piano
Cover title …
Year:
1852
Contributor:
Adams, John S. (John Stowell), d. 1893 (creator)
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 (creator)
Oliver Ditson Company (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans in literature > Songs and music
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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I'll meet ole massa there::
song & chorus
Description:
words & music by G. Galloway
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano
Caption title
Advertisement for other music and books: p. [6]
Cover illustration: elderly …
Year:
1885
Contributor:
Galloway, G. (composer)
White, Smith & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Freedman > Songs and music
Death songs
Old age > Songs and music
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Little Eva::
Uncle Tom's guardian angel, composed and most respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's cabin"
Description:
poetry by John G. Whittier; music by Manuel Emilio
For voice and piano
Cover title
Cover illustration: engraving entitled "Little Eva and Uncle Tom in …
Year:
1852
Contributor:
Emilio, Manuel (composer)
Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 (lyricist)
John P. Jewett & Company (Boston, Mass.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Long time ago:
a glee
Description:
arranged for four voices & inscribed to O.W.W. by S.P.T.
For solo voice (ATTB)
Cover title.
"'Long Time Ago' was rooted deep in the negro …
Contributor:
S. P. T. (arranger)
Morris, George Pope, 1802-1864
Henry Prentiss (Music publisher) (publisher)
Subject:
Popular music > United States
Death songs
African Americans > Music
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Old Black Joe::
song
Description:
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster
For voice, 3-part chorus, and piano
Cover title
Library's copy has retailer's stamp on cover: Doebele & Strengson, …
Year:
1860
Contributor:
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 (composer)
Firth, Pond & Co. (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Old black Joe::
song & chorus
Description:
written & composed by Stephen C. Foster
For voice, piano, and chorus (SAB)
Cover title
At head of title: "Ten thousand copies sold."
Advertisements for …
Year:
1860
Contributor:
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 (composer)
Bryant, Dan, 1833-1875 (performer)
Wm. A. Pond & Co. (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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De old church yard in de lane, or, Darling Minnie Gray
Description:
words and melody by Jno. T. Rutledge; arranged by Charlie Baker
For voice, piano, and chorus (SATB)
Caption title
Sung by: Milt G. Barlow of …
Year:
1875
Contributor:
Rutledge, John T. (composer)
Baker, Charlie (arranger)
Barlow, Milt G., 1843-1904 (performer)
Haverly's Georgia Minstrels (performer)
F.W. Helmick (Music publisher) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Old Jessy::
Ethiopian song
Description:
words by C.C. Sedgwick; music composed ... by Charlie C. Converse
For voice, piano, and chorus (SATB)
Cover title
Dedicated to: E.P. Christy of the …
Year:
1852
Contributor:
Converse, Charlie C. (Charles Crozat), 1832-1918 (creator)
Sedgwick, C. C. (lyricist)
Lee & Walker (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
African American men
Death songs
African Americans > Music
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
Full Record
The old log cabin in the lane::
song & chorus
Description:
written by Grace Carlton; music by J.C. Chamberlain
For voice, piano, and chorus (SATB)
Cover title
Lyricist's name appears as Grace Carleton in caption
Sung …
Year:
1875
Contributor:
Chamberlain, J. C. (composer)
Carlton, Grace (lyricist)
Sears, E. (illustrator)
Courtright, W. (performer)
Rays (performer)
D.S. Holmes (Music publisher) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Old age > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Old Uncle Dan
Description:
words and music by Horace Dumars
For solo voice, chorus (SATB) and piano
Caption title
Sung by: Milt. G. Barlow
"Dedicated to Washington McLean, Esq., …
Year:
1877
Contributor:
Dumars, Horace (creator)
Barlow, Milt G., 1843-1904 (performer)
F.W. Helmick (Music publisher) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Spirituals (Songs)
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Plant a watermelon on my grave and let the juice soak through
Description:
by Frank Dumont & R.P. Lilly
For voice and piano
Caption title
Advertisements for other music: p. [1-2], 5, [6]
Year:
1910
Contributor:
Dumont, Frank, 1848-1919 (composer)
Lilly, R. P. (lyricist)
M. Witmark & Sons (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Poor Elsie::
ballad
Description:
composed & arranged expressly for the Campbell Minstrels by Jas. Pierpont
For voice and piano
Cover title
Additional verse: p. 5
Year:
1854
Contributor:
Pierpont, James S. (composer)
Campbell Minstrels (performer)
E.H. Wade (Music Publisher) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
Full Record
Poor old Jake
Description:
written by C.H. Haynes; music by Edwd. S. Cummings
For voice and piano
Cover title
Additional verses: p. 5
Year:
1855
Contributor:
Cummings, Edward S. (composer)
Haynes, C. H. (lyricist)
E.H. Wade (Music Publisher) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
African American men
Death songs
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) > Songs and music
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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Sleep, ma honey sleep
Description:
words and melody by Mrs. Emil Wulschner; arranged by Barclay Walker
For voice and piano
Caption title
Advertisement for other songs: p. 6
Cover illustration: …
Year:
1899
Contributor:
Wulschner, Emil, Mrs. (creator)
Walker, Barclay (arranger)
Wulschner & Son (Indianapolis, Ind.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Sleep > Songs and music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
Full Record
Sweet Lilla Brown::
Ethiopian ballad
Description:
words by C.C. Sedgwick; music composed ... by Charlie C. Converse
For voice, piano, and chorus (SATB)
Cover title
Dedicated to: E.P. Christy of the …
Year:
1852
Contributor:
Converse, Charlie C. (Charles Crozat), 1832-1918 (creator)
Sedgwick, C. C. (lyricist)
Oliver Ditson Company (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
African American women
African Americans > Music
Death songs
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
Full Record
Uncle Joe::
song and chorus
Description:
words and music by James Bland
For voice, piano, and chorus (SATB)
Caption title
Library's copy has retailer's stamp on cover: Boden's Music Store, 47 …
Year:
1878
Contributor:
Bland, James A. (James Allen), 1854-1911 (composer)
John F. Perry & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
Popular music > United States
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
Full Record
Uncle Tom's grave
Description:
words by Mrs. R.S. Nichols; arranged by [i.e. music by] William Cumming
For voice and piano
Caption title
Year:
1852
Contributor:
Cumming, William (composer)
Nichols, R. S. (Rebecca Shepard), 1819-1903 (lyricist)
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 (contributor)
W.C. Peters & Sons (Cincinnati, Ohio) (publisher)
Subject:
African Americans > Songs and music
Death songs
African Americans in literature
Collection:
Brown University Library
Representations of Blackness in Music of the United States (1830-1920)
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