Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.4779 Composed by Jacob J. Sawyer. African Americans, Dialects, Freedmen, Death, Symbols, Biblical references. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4779). Choice Collection of Ethiopian Songs. Hand Me Down Dem Golden Shoes. By Jacob J. Sawyer. Published 1883 by W.A. Evans] in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include African Americans, Dialects, Freedmen, Death, Symbols, Biblical references. First line reads Hand me down dem golden shoes, keep dat lamp a burning.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents.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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.3579 Composed by G. Friedrich Wurzel. African Americans, Dialects, Slavery, Fathers & children, Spouses, Grief, Death, Heaven. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3579). They've Sold Me Down the River. The Negro Father's Lament. Song and Chorus. Composed by G. Friedrich Wurzel. Published 1853 by William Hall & Son, 239 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include African Americans, Dialects, Slavery, Fathers & children, Spouses, Grief, Death, Heaven. First line reads They've sold me down the river, and I must parted be.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.576 Composed by Bethel Thorn. Parlors, Families, Mothers & children, Fireplaces, Cats, Toys, Chimneypieces, Love, Religion, Prayer. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.576). Carry Me Father. Words & Music By Bethel Thorn. Published 1874 by F.A. North & Co., 1308 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Parlors, Families, Mothers & children, Fireplaces, Cats, Toys, Chimneypieces, Love, Religion, Prayer. First line reads Carry me, father, tenderly, Carry your child tonight.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.4412 Composed by C.A. White. Couples, Courtship, Guitars, Drapery, Windows, Chairs. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4412). O Whisper That You Love Me Darling. Words by Geo. Cooper. Music by C.A. White. Published 1872 by White, Smith & Perry, 298 & 300 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Couples, Courtship, Guitars, Drapery, Windows, Chairs. First line reads Oh, whisper that you love me, darling, I long to hear your sweet reply.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.199 Composed by George M. Clark. Clothing & dress, Couples, Fountains, Architectural elements--columns, Courtship, Love, Farewells. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.199). Meet Me Josie at the Gate. By Geo. M. Clark. Published 1867 by H.L. Story in Burlington, VT. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Clothing & dress, Couples, Fountains, Architectural elements--columns, Courtship, Love, Farewells. First line reads Wilt thou meet me tonight at the old garden gate.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.16524 Composed by William T. Parke. Courtship & love, Kissing, Marriage proposals. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.16524). Johny Came a Courting Me. Composed by Wm. T. Parke. Published [n.d.] by F. Riley, 297 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship & love, Kissing, Marriage proposals. First line reads Johnny came a courting me with his how d'ye do.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.4859 Composed by J. P. Skelly. Courtship, Love, Absences. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4859). Little Darling, Dream of Me. Serenade. Words and Music by J.P. Skelly. Published 1883 by T.B. Harms & Co., 819 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship, Love, Absences. First line reads Little darling, dream of me, while the stars are softly gleaming.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.6393 Composed by George W. Meyer. Arranged by Charles N. Grant. Dwellings, Moonlight, Silhouettes, Trees, Homesickness, Mothers & children. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.6393). (Tuck Me To Sleep In My Old) Tucky Home. Words by Joe Young and Sam M. Lewis. Music by Geo. W. Meyer. Arranged by Chas. N. Grant. Published 1921 by Irving Berlin, Inc., Music Publishers, 1587 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Dwellings, Moonlight, Silhouettes, Trees, Homesickness, Mothers & children. First line reads Old Kentucky cradled me when I was born.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo, soprano and alto duet; SAB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.3289 Composed by N.F. Browne. Arranged by Miss E. McCord. Bodies of water, Mountains, Palm trees, Nature. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3289). O! Come With Me Where the Waters Flow. Words and Melody by N.F. Browne. Arranged for the Piano by Miss E. McCord. Published 1856 by Geo. A. Oates & Bro., Broad St. in Augusta, GA. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo, soprano and alto duet; sab chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Bodies of water, Mountains, Palm trees, Nature. First line reads Then come with me, where the waters flow.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.712 Composed by George Frederick Root. Deathbeds, Mothers & children. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.712). Kiss Me Mother, Kiss Your Darling. Song & Chorus. Words by Letta C. Lord. Music by Geo. F. Root. Published 1864 by Root & Cady, 67 Washington St. in Chicago. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Deathbeds, Mothers & children. First line reads Kiss me Mother, kiss your darling, lean my head upon your breast.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.4765 Composed by Fred Lyons. Hands, African Americans, Dialects, Food, Fruit, Ethnic stereotypes. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4765). Gim Me Dat Sweet Water Melon. Great Negro Song. Words and Music By Fred Lyons. Published 1883 by Richard A. Saalfield, 12 Bible Houses in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Hands, African Americans, Dialects, Food, Fruit, Ethnic stereotypes. First line reads If you want to see dis darkey smile, gim me dat sweet watermelon!.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and TTBB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.5927 Composed by Charles K. Harris. Beds, Children, Families, Sadness, Death, Fathers & children, Stepfathers. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5927). Always Me. by Chas. K. Harris. Published 1908 by Chas. K. Harris in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and ttbb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Beds, Children, Families, Sadness, Death, Fathers & children, Stepfathers. First line reads Oh, dearie me, I'm so lonesome, Since my Papa went away.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.4326 Composed by Violetta. Stairs, Couples, Courtship, Love. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4326). Linger Near Me Little Darling. Ballad. Words by George Cooper. Music by Violetta. Published 1873 by Wm. A. Pond & Co., 547 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Stairs, Couples, Courtship, Love. First line reads Linger near me, little darling, make my life a pleasant dream.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.16964 Composed by James Hook. Courtship & love. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.16964). While Strepho thus you teize me. A Favorite Rondo. The Music by Hook. Published [n.d.] by Carr's Music Store in Baltimore. Composition of through-composed with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship & love. First line reads While Strephon thus you teize me to say.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.869 Composed by John Morrison. Mothers & children, Death, Religion. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.869). Tell Mother to Meet Me in Heaven (An Incident of the Riot in Pittsburgh, July, 1877). Song and Chorus. Words and Music by John Morrison. Published 1877 by John F. Perry & Co., 538 Washington Street (Opp. Boston Theatre) in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Mothers & children, Death, Religion. First line reads Tell mother to meet me in heaven, 'twas the voice of a child going home.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.