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SKU: LV.15347

Composed by Mr. Hook. Courtship & love, Weddings, Kidnapping, Seamen, Death, Suicide. Lester S. Levy Collection. 2 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.15347).

The Unfortunate Sailor. A Favorite Song. Composed by Mr. Hook. Published [1800-1803] by I. and M. Paff, No. 127 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship & love, Weddings, Kidnapping, Seamen, Death, Suicide. First line reads Sam Sailyard lov'd Sally the Girl of his heart..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.21640

Composed by Irving Berlin. Portraits, Stages (platforms), Seamen, Leisure, Alcoholic beverages. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.21640).

Sailor Song. Words and Music By Irving Berlin. Published 1915 by Irving Berlin Inc., No.1571 B'way in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, Stages (platforms), Seamen, Leisure, Alcoholic beverages. First line reads A pair of sailor boys are we, we sail across the angry sea, Ya Ho! Ya Ho!..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.11804

Composed by Robert Gray. Arranged by F.C. Unger. Steamboats, Warships, National Emblems, Harps, Lions, Lighthouses, Sailors, Ireland, Homecomings, Courage. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.11804).

When First We Braved the Ocean Wave. A Song. Composed by Mr. Robert Gray. Arranged for the Piano Forte by F.C. Unger. Published 1838 by in n.p. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Steamboats, Warships, National Emblems, Harps, Lions, Lighthouses, Sailors, Ireland, Homecomings, Courage. First line reads When first we brav'd the ocean wave, in ship as bold as e'er left shore..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.23853

Composed by E. Clinton Keithley. Cartoons, Humorous pictures, Seamen, Prisoners, Women, Cleaning, Punishment & torture, Courtship, World War I. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.23853).

They Put Our Little Percy in the Brig. The Great Comic Gob Song. Lyric by Wm. J. Redford, U.S.N. Music by E. Clinton Keithley. Published 1919 by Frank K. Root & Co., McKinely Music Co. Owners in Chicago. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Cartoons, Humorous pictures, Seamen, Prisoners, Women, Cleaning, Punishment & torture, Courtship, World War I. First line reads Percy was a salty seagoin' sailor, altho' he never sailed upon the sea..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.12254

Composed by H.P. Danks. Portraits, Deathbeds, Memorial works, Heroes, Courtship & love, Sailors, Death. Lester S. Levy Collection. 15 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.12254).

Peace At Last. Song (With Chorus ad. lib.). Words by Mrs. M.A. Kidder. Music by H.P. Dank. Published 1885 by [Munro?] in n.p. Composition of Collection of strophic songs; only first is tribute to Grant (1) Peace at Last; others included in collection (2) A Warrior Bold (Thomas & Adams); (3) Ever of Thee (Linley & Hall); (4) The Bridge (H.W with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, Deathbeds, Memorial works, Heroes, Courtship & love, Sailors, Death. First line reads Look on the face of our Hero, now dead..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5503

Composed by Charles K. Harris. Arranged by Jos. Clauder. Portraits, Sailors, Homecomings, African Americans, Dialects, Courtship, Love, Weddings. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5503).

Sunday World's New Music Album Continued, of Graet Original Songs. Ma Filipino Babe. Composed Expressly for the N.Y. Sunday World by Chas. K. Harris. Arranged by Jos. Clauder. Published 1899 by Chas. K. Harris, 1899. Supplement to the N.Y. Sunday World, Nov. 12 in Milwaukee. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, Sailors, Homecomings, African Americans, Dialects, Courtship, Love, Weddings. First line reads On a war boat from Manila Steaming proudly o'er the foam..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.4676

Composed by Adam Geibel, Philip R. Schuyler. National Emblems, Eagles, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, Patriotism, Campaigns & battles. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4676).

Around the Campfire. Song & Chorus for G.A.R. Musters & Re-unions. Words by Geo. M. Vickers, 2nd Regt. Penna. Reserves. Music by Adam Geibel, Philip R. Schuyler Camp No. 2 S.O.V. Published 1882 by in . Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include National Emblems, Eagles, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, Patriotism, Campaigns & battles. First line reads Come gather round the fire tonight as in the times of yore..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.11836

Composed by Braham. Farewells, Absences, Sadness, Love, Sailors. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.11836).

New and Popular Music by Eminent Composers. The Anchor's Weighed. Song. by Braham. Published [n.d.] by Harding's Music for the Million Officer, No. 229 Bowery in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Farewells, Absences, Sadness, Love, Sailors. First line reads The tear fell gently from her eye, when last we parted on the shore..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.12035

Composed by T. Bricher. Clipper ships, Moonlight, Clouds, Fishermen, Sailors, Homecomings. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.12035).

The Homebound Whaleman. A Song. Music composed by T. Bricher. Published 1844 by Keith's Music Publishing House, 67 & 69 Court Street in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Clipper ships, Moonlight, Clouds, Fishermen, Sailors, Homecomings. First line reads Blow on, blow on wild gale, my heart is bounding too..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5154

Composed by J. C. Howad. Portraits, Sunrises & sunsets, Shipwrecks, Friendship, Sailors, Heroes. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5154).

As the Ship Went Down. Descriptive Song and Chorus. Words and Music by J.C. Howad. Published 1896 by Howley, Haviland & Co., 4 East 20th Street in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, Sunrises & sunsets, Shipwrecks, Friendship, Sailors, Heroes. First line reads We were midshipmen together, 'till our gallant ship went down..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.12047

Composed by Henry Russell. Sailors, Happiness. Lester S. Levy Collection. 7 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.12047).

A Life on the Ocean Wave. A Favorite Song. Tenth Edition. The Words by Epes Sargent. The Music Composed by Henry Russell. Published 1838 by James L. Hewitt & Co., 239 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Sailors, Happiness. First line reads A life on the ocean wave! A home on the rolling deep!..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5066

Composed by C.A. White. Couples, Sailors, Parks, Bridges, Bodies of water, Courtship, Distress. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5066).

Take Me Back Again Mavourneen. Song. Words and Music by C.A. White. Published 1885 by White, Smith & Company in Boston. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Couples, Sailors, Parks, Bridges, Bodies of water, Courtship, Distress. First line reads Oh take me back again, mavourneen, take me to your heart again..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.4502

Composed by Will S. Hays. Love, Homecomings, Sailors, Distress. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4502).

Shamus O'Brien. Answer to Nora O'Neal. A Beautiful Song and Chorus. Words and Music by Will S. Hays. Published 1870 by John L. Peters, 599 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Love, Homecomings, Sailors, Distress. First line reads Oh! Sweet is the smile of the beautiful morn, as it peeps thro' the curtain of night..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.11729

Composed by A. I. Lee. Clipper ships, Moonlight, Eating & drinking, Sailors, Death, Patriotism, Marine warfare. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.11729).

Light on the Wave. Army Song. Written by Majr. A.I. Lee, U.S.A. Published [n.d.] by J.R. Blodgett, 209 Main Street in Buffalo. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Clipper ships, Moonlight, Eating & drinking, Sailors, Death, Patriotism, Marine warfare. First line reads There's light on the wave the moon shines bright, pass the bowl, fling sorrow away my boys..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.3155

Composed by Tully Vernon. Sailors, Contentment, Storms, Death, Burials at sea. Lester S. Levy Collection. 6 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3155).

My Ocean Home. A Descriptive Nautical Song. Written and Composed by Tully Vernon. Published 1843 by Charles H. Keith, 67 & 69 Court St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Sailors, Contentment, Storms, Death, Burials at sea. First line reads I love to roam o'er the broad Atlantic's billow..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.