Subject: 19th Century Music

A broadside program advertising performances at the Boston Museum in Boston, Massachusetts on February 6, 1861. The program features the music of Julius Eichberg, a violinist, director of music, and composer.

A printed handbill advertising a song recital by Max Heinrich, assisted by Jules Jordan, to be held at Blackstone Hall in Chicago on Thursday, December 3, 1885. The handbill notes that the recital will take place only if enough subscriptions are received by November 25th. Subscriptions were set at $1.00.

A broadside advertising the Berger Family musical troupe, featuring 13 performers, including Miss Alice Kellogg, the only lady trombone player. The broadside includes illustrations of the Berger family and the troupe. The date is unknown but based on stylistic clues and other materials in the collection, the broadside likely dates from the late 19th century.

Sheet music for "Hassler's Polka," composed by Mark Hassler and respectfully dedicated to the Saturday Evening Sociable. Published in Philadelphia by Jas. Couenhoven in 1854.

Sheet music for "Jakey Polka," composed by James Bellak and published in Philadelphia by E. Ferrett & Co. in 1848. The sheet music includes a woodcut illustration of a young peddler.

Sheet music for "Maud Waltz" by J. Levy, the celebrated cornet player. Published by W. A. Pond & Co. in New York City in 1869. Includes a color lithograph portrait of a young woman.

Sheet music for "Maud Waltz" composed by J. Levy, the Celebrated Cornet Player. Published by Wm. A. Pond & Co. in New York, New York in 1869. Includes a color lithograph portrait of a young woman.

Mid-19th-century engraved portrait of Maurice Strakosch (1825-1887), a pianist and impresario, by William Hall & Son. Published in New York, New York, circa 1860s.

Sheet music for the "Prince Imperial Quadrille," composed by L. Louis and dedicated to Solomon Cohen. Published circa 1840 in Savannah, Georgia. This is considered the earliest known example of Southern published music dedicated to a Jewish person.

Sheet music for "Purim Quadrilles as Played at the Purim Ball, Academy of Music, March 5, 1863," composed by Meyer S. Isaacs and published by William A. Pond & Co. in New York, New York in 1863. The sheet music is dedicated "to my mother" and features a cover illustration depicting a Purim celebration. This was the second annual grand fancy dress ball held by the Purim Association in New York City, and the first held at the Academy of Music.

This item consists of a sheet music cover featuring a colored lithograph of a pirate. The cover is attributed to Adolph Bernstein and was likely published in New York City in 1868. Only the cover is present.

Sheet music for the song 'It Is the Chime!' composed by Benjamin S. Hart. Published by Atwill at 201 Broadway, New York City in 1845. Includes a romantic drawing.

Sheet music for the song 'Light May the Boat Row', composed by Jonas Phillips. Published in New York City in 1836. The sheet music indicates that the song was performed at the Park Theatre and in concerts. The composer is identified as the grandson of Jonas Phillips, who served in the Revolutionary War, and a member of an important Philadelphia family. The sheet music includes a print of Castle Garden.

Sheet music composed by Henry Russell and Charles Mackay, respectfully dedicated to Mordecai Manuel Noah of New York. Published by Parker & Ditson, 135 Washington St., Boston, in 1838. The sheet music includes a light embossed stamp on the front cover indicating it was sold by Peters & Webster in Louisville.

Sheet music for "Mary Belle Polka" composed by E. Levy and dedicated to Miss Mary Belle Patterson, daughter of Senator Patterson of Tennessee. Published in Memphis, Tennessee in 1868. Entered according to the Acts of Congress AD 1868 by Lee & Walker. The piece consists of five pages. Additional information from the archival description indicates that E. Levy was associated with E. Witzmann & Co., a Memphis music store that published music and sold musical instruments.

Sheet music for "The Fairmount Quick Step," composed by Irenus Isaac Solomon and published in Philadelphia by George Willig in 1835. The piece is attributed to Irenus Isaac Solomon, author of "Remembrance of Strauss."

Six-page sheet music for "To The Young Ladies Of New York Mirabel Schottich," composed by Abram Nussbaum and published in New York by Sarony & Knapp circa 1845. The sheet music features a color portrait in the center of the cover. Shows some age-related darkening at edges.

Sheet music for "Darling Little Blue Eyed Nell," composed by B. E. Woolf and Fred Buckley. Published in New York by Firth, Pond & Co. in 1859. The sheet music consists of five pages.

Sheet music for "Electric Polka," composed by Harry Sanderson and featuring L.M. Gottschalk. Published by Wm. A. Pond & Co. in New York, New York in 1864.

Original edition sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's "The Banjo", Opus 15. Published in New York, New York by William Hall & Son in 1855. A lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). The piece was entered according to the Act of Congress in 1855.

Sheet music for two pieces by Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Murmures Eoliens and Pastorella e Cavaliere. Published by William Hall & Son in New York, New York, circa 1862. The music reflects Gottschalk's Creole-influenced style, blending European classical forms with Caribbean folk music.

Sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's *Pasquinade Caprice Pour Le Piano*. The piece consists of 9 pages and was published in Paris by Henri Gregh. The publication date is not specified; however, the collection suggests the 1890s as a possible date range. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was a renowned pianist and composer whose work was influenced by Creole folk music. He achieved fame in Europe for his virtuosic playing and compositions before returning to New Orleans.

Sheet music for "Jephtha's Daughter" from the Hebrew Melodies. Composed by John Braham and Isaac Nathan. Published in Boston by C. Bradlee circa 1835. Additional publication information indicates editions published by E.S. Mesier, Braham & Nathan in New York, New York, undated. WorldCat indicates only one copy of this edition exists.

Sheet music for the opera *La Juive* (The Jewess), a grand opera in four acts with music by Jacques Fromental Halévy. Published in New York around 1860. The sheet music is contained in contemporary colored wrappers. This edition is noted as being rare, with only two copies located in Singerman's bibliography (Singerman 1656).

Original edition sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's "The Banjo", Opus 15. Published in New York, New York by William Hall & Son in 1855. A lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). The piece was entered according to the Act of Congress in 1855.

Original edition of the score for Opus 15 by Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869), "The Banjo." This is a lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). Published in 1855 by Wm. Hall & Son and entered according to Act of Congress. The composition was a popular piano piece before the Civil War. The sheet music is complete and intact with moderate interior foxing. The piece reflects Gottschalk's Creole heritage and his virtuosic piano style developed during his time in Europe.

Sheet music for the ballad "My Old Wife," with poetry by Jonas B. Phillips and music composed by Henry Russell. The music is dedicated to Mrs. Frederick F. Backus of Rochester, NY. Published in New York by Hewitt & Jaques in 1850. See related items in the collection.

Sheet music for the song "Oh Breathe Not Her Name Lest With Anguish I Die," composed by Austin Phillips and with poetry by Moses E. Gomez. Sung by Julia L. Northall and dedicated to Warren Hill. Published by Firth & Hall in New York, New York in 1847.

Sheet music for the song "Our Way Across the Mountain," composed by Henry Russell and respectfully dedicated to Mordecai Manuel Noah. Published by Parker & Ditson, 135 Washington St., Boston, in 1838. Features lyrics by Charles Mackay. Sold by Peters & Webster, Louisville.

Sheet music for the song "Over the Garden Wall," published by R.A. Saalfield in either Chicago, Illinois or New York, New York, around 1880. The cover features a lithograph.

Six-page sheet music for "Rachel Polka" by George R. Cromwell, published in New York by S. T. Gordon. Includes two biographical sketches of Elisa-Rachel Felix, a famous French Jewish actress known as "Rachel." Published in New York, New York, circa 1855.

Sheet music for "Ricordati (Nocturne)" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, published in 1857 by Oliver Ditson & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, and Otto Sutro in Baltimore. The piece is number 2 in the collection *Rayons et Ombres, Ballads pour Piano*. Copyright 1857 by William Hall & Son, 543 Broadway. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was exposed to French and African-tinged Caribbean folk music, influencing his Creole-inspired compositions. He gained fame in Europe for his virtuosic playing before being hailed as an American celebrity. He considered New Orleans his home but never permanently settled in the USA.

Sheet music for the ballad "Rockaway, or Old Long Island's Sea-Girt Shore!" published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1840 by Geo. P. Reed. The sheet music measures 10 1/2 by 14 inches and features a front engraving. The lyrics are by Henry Russell.

Sheet music for "Slumber On Baby Dear" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Published in New York by William Hall & Son in 1863. The piece consists of 9 pages. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was a composer known for his virtuosic playing and Creole-inspired compositions, gaining fame throughout Europe. While considering New Orleans home, he never permanently settled in the USA. His music was influenced by the French and African-tinged Caribbean folk music of the Creoles.

Sheet music for "Fascination Polka" by Maurice Strakosch, published by Firth, Pond & Co. in New York, New York in 1852. The piece is for piano.

Sheet music for the song "Tell Me Why You Come to Me," with words by Victor Hugo and music by Baroness Willy de Rothschild. Published in San Francisco, California in 1867 by M. Cray.

Sheet music for the song "The Brave Old Oak," composed by Henry Russell and dedicated to Dr. Kelsey of Rochester, New York. Published in New York in 1837 by James L. Hewitt & Co. The cover is signed by Russell.

Sheet music for "The Dying Poet Meditation" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, published by Oliver Ditson in Boston, MA in 1864. This sentimental piano piece, written in November 1864, achieved immense popularity during the American Civil War, becoming one of the most performed classical pieces in the USA for approximately five years. Gottschalk frequently included it in his recitals.

Sheet music for "The Grave of Uncle True," lyrics by Jefferson Henri Nones, music by H. S. Colman. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Beek & Lawton in 1854. Based on a character from Maria Susanna Cummins' novel *The Lamplighter*. The sheet music features a pictorial cover depicting a graveyard scene.

Sheet music for the ballad "The Jewish Maiden," composed by Friedrich Wilhelm Kücken and published by G. P. Reed & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts in 1851.

Sheet music for the ballad "The Jewish Maiden," composed for the piano forte by Friedrich Wilhelm Kucken and published by G. P. Reed & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts in 1851.

Sheet music for the song "The Old Elm Tree," composed by John Hewitt and dedicated to Henry Russell. Published in Baltimore, Maryland in 1842 by G. Willig Jr.

Sheet music for "To Mademoiselle Rachel...Rachel Polka," published in New York, New York in 1855. The sheet music features a large colored lithograph. Mademoiselle Rachel was a world-famous French/Jewish actress (1820-1858).

Sheet music for "Spring of Love: Printemps L'Amour Nocturne," composed by Maurice Strakosch expressly for Boardman & Gray's Dolce Campana Attachment. Published in Albany, New York by Boardman & Gray in 1849. Six pages.

Sheet music for the "Temple Polka Mazourka" composed by Florence Ziegfeld and published by Root & Cady in Chicago, Illinois in 1864. The cover features a depiction of a Hebrew Temple.

Sheet music for "The Jewish Maiden," a ballad written and composed for the piano forte by Friedrich Wilhelm Kucken. Engraved sheet music, 5 pages. Lightly foxed. Unbound. Folio. Published in Boston by Russell & Tolman, circa 1851. This edition differs from another in the collection in terms of cover and publisher. The publisher is not listed in Singerman.

Sheet music for piano solo, "The Nightingale: A Woodland Scene," composed by Moritz Strakosch and published by William Hall & Son in New York in 1852. The publication consists of 15 pages.

Sheet music for "The Progress March," dedicated to Mrs. Rev. I. M. Wise to celebrate the impressive dedication ceremony of the K.K. Bene Jesurun (Sons of Israel) building. Published in Cincinnati by J. J. Dobmeyer in 1867. The cover features a lithograph of the completed K.K. Bene Jesurun building (August 1866). This is considered a first edition and may be the only known copy. A later edition is shown in *Picture Song Lithos from Sheet Music of 19th Century America* by L. S. Levy. Exhibited in the inaugural year-long exhibition of the National Museum of American Jewish History (November 2010-11).

Sheet music for "The Sorrowing Jew," written by a Friend of Israel in London and dedicated to the Ladies Jew Society of Newburyport. Published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1841, it is considered the earliest published hymn of Jewish content in America, as noted in *The Jews of Boston*, page 50. A copy is located in the Eric Mandell Library of Jewish Music at the University of Pennsylvania.