Subject: Sheet Music

Song sheet broadside for the song "Courting in the Rain," as sung by Miss Jennie Worrell at the Alhambra Theater in San Francisco, California. Published and sold by I. S. Cohen on Kearny Street, San Francisco. Circa 1860s.

Six-page sheet music titled "General Siegel's March," composed by Adolph Birgfeld and published in 1861 by Lee and Walker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The sheet music is dedicated to Major A. J. Cohen, Assistant Inspector General of the Philadelphia Home Guards. Features a portrait of Major Cohen on the cover.

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.

A letter written by Charles Tobias to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, on January 1, 1850, in New York, New York. The letter discusses business matters and requests the sending of sheet music.

Song sheet containing the lyrics of "Our Blue Lodge," a response given at a banquet of Willamette Lodge No. 2. Printed in pamphlet form. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885.

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.

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.

A receipt in letter form from Jacob I. Cohen of Baltimore, Maryland, dated October 5, 1826, acknowledging payment to John Cole, a music publisher in Baltimore. The receipt details a purchase of thirteen musical items between September 1 and October 5, 1826, including songs, quartets, German church music, and parts from Weber's opera Oberon. John Cole also sold his own music arrangements.

Sheet music for a Schottish, as performed by Hassler's Band, composed by Mark Hassler. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1855. The piece is attributed to a well-known Philadelphia musical family, with Mark Hassler thought to be the first in the USA to use Johann Strauss's style for dances.

Sheet music for the duet "See, Oh! Norma" from Bellini's opera Norma, translated from the Italian of Romani and adapted to the original score as performed in Europe by Henry Edward Sutton. Published in Cincinnati by W. C. Peters, circa 1841. The sheet music features the composer Bellini, translator Romani, adapter Sutton, and performer Woolf.

This item is sheet music for "The Jew Broker," a song featured in the "New Entertainment of the Jew and the Doctor," with lyrics attributed to M. Bernard. The sheet music includes musical notation and song lyrics, and was printed and sold by R. Shaw in Philadelphia and T. Hewitt in New York, priced at 25 Cents. R. Shaw is identified as an "Importer of Music and Musical Instruments" at 15 South Fourth in Philadelphia. The verso of the first sheet contains a faint pencil sketch of a head. The piece is from Thomas Dibdin's 1798 farce, notable for its portrayal of Jewish characters, reflecting a historical trend towards more sympathetic depictions while still using broadly drawn dialect.

This item is sheet music for the song "She walks in beauty," from the collection "Hebrew Melodies." The words were written by Lord Byron, and the music was arranged by I. Braham and I. Nathan. It was published in New York by W. Dubois in 1815. The item features musical notation, lyrics, and an ornate title for "Hebrew Melodies," with prominent text attributing the words to Lord Byron and music arrangement to I. Braham & I. Nathan. This piece is part of a collaboration where composer Isaac Nathan (who initially studied to be a rabbi) and Lord Byron produced a collection of songs. Nathan claimed the tunes were derived from ancient Jewish temple music, though many were European folk songs adapted for synagogue services. The "I. Braham" credited is John Braham, a popular Jewish singer of the time, who allegedly lent his name for half the profits. The publication generated some backlash for Byron due to the period's prejudice against Jewish people. Notably, "She walks in beauty" was written by Byron prior to this collaboration, inspired by Mrs. Anne Beatrix Wilmot, and has no explicit connection to Judaism or Jewish themes. The document shows signs of age.

Sheet music composed by Euday L. Bowman. The exact title and publication information are unknown; the only available information is the composer's name and the date of 1919.

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 featuring a drawing of a band with beards. Published by Jack Mills Music Publishers in 1923.

Sheet music for the song 'He Wept by Her Side', composed by Jefferson Henri Nones. Published by Henry McCaffrey in Baltimore, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware, circa 1855. The sheet music also includes a reference to Jonas Phillips' address to Nones on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1818.

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 with the title 'YES! WE HAVE NO BANANAS'. Published in 1923. The sheet music includes the names of Frank Silver and Irving Cohen.

Sheet music for the song "A Brivele fun der Heim" (A Letter from Home), words and music by Doctor Rubin, arranged by H. A. Russotta. Published by the Hebrew Publishing Co., 50-52 Eldridge St., New York, New York, circa 1900.

Sheet music for the song "A Gut Masoldig" by D. Meyerowitz, arranged by D. Hornstein. Sung by William Schwartz. Published in New York, New York in 1915 by the Hebrew Publishing Co., 50-52 Eldridge St. Advertisements are present on the front and back covers.

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 piano, four hands, entitled "Southern Flowers" and "Daisy Polka," composed by S. Schlesinger in 1861. Published in Mobile, Alabama by Joseph Bloch at 55 Dauphin St. Includes a full-page advertisement by the publisher. This piece is notable for being composed by a Jewish composer and published by a Jewish music publisher during the Civil War. Sigmund Schlesinger, born in Germany in 1835, emigrated to America at age 25 and settled in Mobile, Alabama a year later, a city with a growing Jewish community. He carried a letter of introduction to Joseph Bloch, one of the first music teachers in Alabama.

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 the song "A Freilichs," with words and music by J. Rumshisky. Arranged by an unknown arranger and sung by K. Lipzin at the Lipzin Theatre in "The White Slave." Published by the Hebrew Publishing Co. in New York, New York in 1910. Advertisements are present on the back.

Sheet music for the song "And Eyes Will Watch for Thee," composed by Jefferson Henri Nones. Published by Lee & Walker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1862. The cover art is consistent with other sheet music from the same period. The sheet music was sung by nurses to wounded soldiers in hospitals.

Sheet music featuring a song titled "Aunt Jemima," sung by Al Jolson. The image shows a picture of Aunt Jemima. The date is approximately January 1, 1923.

Sheet music for "Camp McCod, Schottish," composed and dedicated to the officers and members of the Mobile Cadets by Joseph Bloch. Published in 1851. This six-page piece of sheet music is in very good condition. The Mobile Cadets served in the Mexican War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Joseph Bloch, a musician who emigrated from Bingen on the Rhine to Mobile, Alabama in 1848, was a bugler with an artillery unit and blew the bugle at the Battle of Mobile Bay. He published a significant amount of Civil War music and, along with Newburger, was among the first music teachers in Alabama, later establishing the state's first music store.

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 "Drawing of a Mother Praying," published by Henry McCaffrey at 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1862. A Confederate imprint from the American Civil War era. The composer is Otto Sutro.

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.

Sheet music featuring Fannie Brice and George Jessel in "Sweet and Low" and "Would You Like to Take a Walk." The music is dated circa January 1, 1930. The item is part of the M Collection, located in MS. Coll. 1410, Oversize box 1, folder 29.

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 "Mysteries of the Nile March" by Simon Hassler. Published by F.A. North in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1872. The piece is four pages long.

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.

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.

A collection of sheet music featuring selections performed by the Dolly Sisters. The date is circa January 1, 1918. The collection includes contributions from Morris Gest and Harry Fox. This item is part of MS. Coll. 1410, M, Oversize Box 1, Folder 14.

Sheet music for the song "Shalach Monos" by S. Mogulesco, arranged by J.M. Rumshisky. Published by the Hebrew Publishing Co., 50-52 Eldridge St., New York, New York in 1914.

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 "Sung by the Nurses to the Wounded in the Hospitals," published by Sep. Winner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1862. The music was composed by J. H. Nones and arranged by Albert H. Bassler.

Sheet music titled "Sung by the Nurses to the Wounded in the Hospitals," published by Sep. Winner at 933 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1854. The composer is Jefferson Henri Nones.

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 Chicago Skating Polk" published by H. M. Higgins in Chicago, Illinois in 1852. The sheet music includes a drawing of an ice skate.

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 Favorite 'Blue Bird Polka Redowa,'" as performed by Hassler's Orchestra. Composed by G. Weingarten and published by Chas. W. A. Trumpter in Philadelphia in 1866.

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 Hebrew Fancy Ball," published by Richard Saalfield in New York, New York in 1898. The music contains antisemitic caricatures.

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 commemorating Mr. and Mrs. Strauss, who perished in the Titanic disaster. Published in New York, New York by the New York Hebrew Publishing Co. in 1912. The sheet music features a blue and white art cover depicting a ship sinking and a picture of the Strauss couple. Text is primarily in Yiddish.

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 the "Turner March," published by Ziegfeld & Wilson in Chicago, Illinois in 1865. The sheet music features a Jewish star under the Ziegfeld name. The composer is noted as Florence Ziegfeld (father of Florenz Ziegfeld, of Ziegfeld Follies fame). The publisher's address is 88 & 90 Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois.

A piece of sheet music composed by Frank Silver and Irving Cohen. The exact title of the composition is unknown. The sheet music is dated January 1, 1923. The material is part of the M Collection, and is stored in Oversize box 1, folder 27 of MS. Coll. 1410.

Sheet music for an untitled composition by Joe Young and Sam M. Lewis. The date of publication is 1919. Additional information is unavailable from the original donor's record.

Sheet music titled "You'd Be Surprised." Published in 1919. The description field from the source material is "YOU'D BE SURPRISED."

Sheet music for "Society Schottish," composed by Mark Hassler and dedicated to the Hebrew Literary Association. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1857. Considered the first instance in the USA where Johann Strauss's music was used for dances.

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 Concordia March," composed for the opening of the new building and opera hall of the German Cultural Society in Baltimore, Maryland. The sheet music features a colored print of the new building on the cover. Published circa 1865. The German Cultural Society's building was destroyed by fire in 1891.

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.

Six-page sheet music for piano, "THE PURIM POLKA Composed for the Piano by Harry York [dedicated] to Miss Annie Simons." Published in 1856 in Philadelphia by S. Winner & Co. The sheet music features an elaborate cover page. This may be the only known copy.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s Golden Eagle One Price Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases the store's name, "THE GOLDEN EAGLE..ONE PRICE COTHING HOUSE," prominently displayed above its address: "107 WASHINGTON AV. S." The illustration on the front depicts a whimsical scene of several cats singing in front of a sheet of music titled "Thomas's Concert." The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.