Object Details
Composer
Foster, Stephen C.
Publisher
National Music Company
Series Creator
DeVincent, Sam, 1918-1997
Series Citation
The Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Scope and Contents
Includes cover portraits of soprano Mlle. Nilsson, several Christy's Minstrels editions, and the modern "Swanee Boogie" as arranged by E. Buck. Also: Feb. 10, 1897, and Sept. 6, 1899. editions of The Boston Weekly Journal of Sheet Music. A few editions attribute the song to E.P. Christy.
Cover art includes inset illustration of rustic house.
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Local Numbers
AC0300-0000620.tif
93-2261 (OPPS Neg. for cover)
General
In Series 4.11, Box 36, Folder S.
Topic
Songs
Composer
Foster, Stephen C.
Publisher
National Music Company
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Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 4: Songwriters Volumes I and II
Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 4: Songwriters Volumes I and II / 4.11: Stephen Collins Foster / African American Songs, 1847-1945, are referred to on the song sheet covers as "Darky Songs," "Ethiopian Melody," or "Plantation Melody."
Extent
24 Items (Ink on paper.)
1 Item
Container
Box 36, Folder S
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Sheet music
Series Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Sheet music
Series Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Record ID
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