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"Maid of Timbuctoo," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Bob Cole, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1903

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1903
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Save it for me!" words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Bob Cole, published by Jos. W. Stern, 1903

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1903
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Pussy and the bow-wow," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Rosamond Johnson, 1904

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Mexico," words by Bob Cole and James Weldon Johnson, music by Bob Cole, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1904

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"On Lalawana's Shore: south sea island love song," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Rosamond Johnson, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1904

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Sambo and Dinah," words by Bob Cole and James Weldon Johnson, music by Bob Cole, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1904

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"You's Sweet to Yo' Mammy Jes the Same," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by J. Rosamond Johnson, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York and Detroit, 1911

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 14
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1911
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Down in Mulberry Bend," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Rosamond Johnson, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1904

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Fishing" words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Rosamond Johnson, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1904

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Glory of the day was in her face," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by H.T. Burleigh, published by G. Ricordi & Co., New York, 1915

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 19
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1915
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"If You'll Be My Eve: I'll Build an Eden For You," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by J. Rosamond Johnson, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1912

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1912
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Excuse me mister moon," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by J. Rosamond Johnson, published by Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York, 1912

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1912
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Since you went away," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by J. Rosamond Johnson, published by G. Ricordi & Co., New York, 1913

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 17
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1913
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Three questions," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by J. Rosamond Johnson, published by Harold Flammer, Inc, New York, 1917

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 20
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1917
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"If the Sands of the Seas Were Pearls," words by James Weldon Johnson, music by Will Marion, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York & Detroit, 1914

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 18
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes twenty pieces of sheet music with words originally written by James Weldon Johnson, with music arranged and composed by various other artists, dating from 1901 to 1917. All were published in New York City, with most published by Joseph W. Stern Company.

Dates: 1914
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs written by James Weldon Johnson

"Das Kriegle," from the Opera of Dowids Fidele, words and music by Lateiner and Mogulesco, arranged by H.A. Russotto, published by Hebrew Publishing Co., New York, 1911

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1911
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"Bar Kockba" opera by A. Goldfaden, arranged by Henry A. Russotto, published by Hebrew Publishing Co., New York, 1899

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1899
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"Gott un Zein Mishpet is Gerecht", words by L. Gilrod, music by D. Meyerowitz, arranged by Albert Teres, published by A. Teres, New York, 1912

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 4
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1912
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"Tate-Mame Bet Far Kinder", music by D. Meyerowitz, arranged by D. Hornstein, published by the Hebrew Publishing Company, New York, 1915

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 5
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1915
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"A Geruss Fun Der Hein", words by B. Thomashefsky, music by M. Rumshisky, published by the Hebrew Publishing Company, New York, 1917

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 6
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1917
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"Die gildene Pawe/The Golden Peacock", arranged by Jacob Beimel, published by Jos. P. Katz, New York, 1917

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1917
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"Greetings to Jerusalem", words and music by A. Goldfaden, arranged by H. A. Russotto, published by the Hebrew Publishing Co., New York, 1918

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series: Rewritten from dealer description:This series includes eight examples of late 19th and early 20th century Yiddish sheet music, all four to six pages in length, some including lyrics in German, Yiddish, or both. The songs are instrumental, including popular folk songs and classical or opera selections, all published in New York City, several with Art Nouveau-inspired cover artwork. Several of these selections likely originated in the field of Yiddish theater, which thrived in...
Dates: 1918
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Yiddish sheet music

"Sleep My Child, Let No One Hear You - Eliza's Song", written by Charles Jefferys, composed by Stephen Glover

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

Stamped with "Keith, Prowse, and Co. Piano Forte Manufacturers". This sheet music was likeley sold by this firm.

Dates: undated, approximately 1852-early 1900s
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin

"Eliza the Slave Mother", composed by Henry Russell, poetry by Eliza Cook

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Includes autograph by Henry Russell, though it is undetermined if it was handwritten or printed by the publisher onto the page. Likely the latter.

Dates: undated, approximately 1852-early 1900s
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin

"Eva's Farewell", composed by Henry Russell, poetry by Eliza Cook

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

Includes autograph by Henry Russell, though it is undetermined if it was handwritten or printed by the publisher onto the page. Likely the latter.

Dates: undated, approximately 1852-early 1900s
Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University assorted sheet music collection / Songs inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin

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