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Kol nidrei, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Kol nidrei, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"An Ancient Hebrew Melody" "Being Played with immense Success at The Princess's Theatre in "The Broken Melody" by Mr. Auguste Van Biene." (General)

De gospel train git on bo'd litl' children : song for male voices

De gospel train git on bo'd litl' children : song for male voices

H.T. Burleigh. (statement of responsibility) For chorus (TTBB) with piano. "Negro spiritual arranged by H.T. Burleigh"--Caption. acquire 2 shelf copies [policy default] (selection decision) N.Y. 210 G. Ricordi ... More

Deep river song for three-part chorus women's voices piano accompaniment

Deep river song for three-part chorus women's voices piano accompanime...

[harmonization by] H.T. Burleigh ; arranged by N. Clifford Page. (statement of responsibility) For chorus (SSA) with piano. "Old negro melody"--Caption. acquire 2 shelf copies [policy default] (selection decisi... More

Der  Yiddisher yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

Der Yiddisher yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

"The Tremendous Success of the Peoples' Theatre" "Musical Comedy by B. Thomashefsky" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Dinah grinding the mill and The guard song and chorus
Mogulesco's waltz, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Mogulesco's waltz, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Dance melody" from "The second Haman." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General) "from the opera Homon Der Zweiter" (General)

Poor old Uncle Rufe - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

Poor old Uncle Rufe - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Yente telebende and Pine, the candy kid, Yiddish-American song

Yente telebende and Pine, the candy kid, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) second title for violin only. (General)

Die  sukoh, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Die sukoh, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The tabernacle or festival booth" from "Eternal light." "Decorate the sukkah with fruits and flowers. Let us celebrate this age-old feast of harvest and thanksgiving." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American P... More

A  kind is dus glick auf der welt, Yiddish-American song
Ah! those moments were so happy

Ah! those moments were so happy

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Chusit, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Shulamith at the well, Yiddish-American song
Brengt aher auer mamen, Yiddish-American song

Brengt aher auer mamen, Yiddish-American song

"Bringyour mother here (to America)" from "The golden time." Libretto: Shlomo Steinberg Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Performed by Sidney Hart (General) From the o... More

Al tiro avdi Yakov, Yiddish-American song
Shabbos kodesh, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Shabbos kodesh, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Shabbos kodesh march -- Reb yidel a liedel -- Duett, Chaye & Shmaye -- Die frau is a held -- Das terken lied -- Das talles'l. (Content)

The Jewish yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

The Jewish yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

One song: "A' gruss von der heim" ("A greeting from the old hometown"). Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)

Meyerke mein son, Yiddish-American song

Meyerke mein son, Yiddish-American song

"Jewish Folk Song" (General)

King Solomon's song of songs, Yiddish-American song

King Solomon's song of songs, Yiddish-American song

"Song of Songs" from "The Widow." Libretto: Moses Horowitz Performed by Bernard Bernstein, Kalman Juvelier, and Regina Prager. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) From... More

Rachmones!, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Rachmones!, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Have mercy" from "The land of tears." Libretto: Isidore Solotarefsky Performed by Peter Graff, Goldie Lubritzky, and Max Rosenthal. "Too great is the distress and injustice in this world. Send bread and hel... More

Kaddish, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Mayn vayb shlept zikh mit, Yiddish-American song

Mayn vayb shlept zikh mit, Yiddish-American song

"This copy also contains the original "Der Rebi Hot Geheisen Freilach Sein" A special Arrangement by Jos. Rumshinsky" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the musical... More

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Litwack and Galitzianer, Yiddish-American song

Litwack and Galitzianer, Yiddish-American song

"Litvak (someone from Lithuania/Latvia) and Galician (someone from Galicia, then Austria/Poland)." from "Dos meydel fun vest" ("The girl from the west"). "More in jest than real antagonism, Jews from those two ... More

Jim Brown, a comic song - Public domain American sheet music

Jim Brown, a comic song - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Boqer teireni dimati, Yiddish-American song
A  freilichs, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

A freilichs, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Song from The Greatest Dramatic Success of the Season Played at the Lipzin Theatre" "The White Slave" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the drama "Die veise schl... More

Gott und sein mishpet is gerecht, Yiddish-American song

Gott und sein mishpet is gerecht, Yiddish-American song

"God's judgment is right/just" from the operetta "Gebrokheneh hehrtser" ("Broken Hearts"). Because of the song's dramatic essence and [Jacob P.] Adler's particularly stirring rendition, it became a great favori... More

If I were to possess the king's treasures, Yiddish-American song

If I were to possess the king's treasures, Yiddish-American song

"I am richer than the king, because I have you my child, my sleeping baby. You will be a scholar, pious and good, a saintly person, worth more than all the king's treasures." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish Ame... More

Der  Yudisher soldat, Yiddish-American song

Der Yudisher soldat, Yiddish-American song

"The Jewish soldier" from "Jewish war brides." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)

A  yuhr noch der chassene, Yiddish-American song
The  time is coming and Papus heis ich, Yiddish-American song
Public opinon, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Public opinon, Yiddish-American song sheet music

Libretto: Max Gabel. Performed by Jennie Goldstein "People call me illegitimate, and I am ashamed of my birth. Yet I have rights, and am a human being. Oh what sorrows are caused by public opinion." Source: ... More

Liebesduett, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Liebesduett, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Libretto: Moses Horowitz. Performed by Sam Kasten and Dina Weisman. "I am Romeo to your Juliet, Bar Kokhba to your Dina, Avshalom to your Shulamith. I am yours alone." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American ... More

A  Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

A Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

"A Jewish trade/handicraft." "It is the Jewish customary trade to work for all the world. Yet what do these efforts and talents matter, when the Jew is chased from land to land. May the sound of the shofar (ram... More

Die  broiges tanz, Yiddish-American song
Hakotel, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Hakotel, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
The crow quadrilles - Public domain American sheet music

The crow quadrilles - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Romanian vulich no. 671, Yiddish-American song
Hel krigst di hel, Yiddish-American song
Ne'er fear, boys cheer - Public domain American sheet music

Ne'er fear, boys cheer - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Song of love, Yiddish-American song

Song of love, Yiddish-American song

Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Lied der liebe -- Boys hit ob di meidlach -- Damen recht -- Zise hofnung -- Men tor nit -- Pizekach kin... More

Die  trehren, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Die trehren, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The Great Success of the Season" "The Deserter" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Rebeniu, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Das  chupe kleid, Yiddish-American song

Das chupe kleid, Yiddish-American song

"The wedding dress" fromn "A clear/clean conscience." Libretto: Max Gabel Performed by Jennie Goldstein "Clothed in my wedding dress, I am happy. Yet in my heart I grieve, because my father has not lived to ... More

Die  Torah, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Die Torah, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The Torah is the best merchandise" from "Two engagement contracts (for marriage)." "Honor the Torah all of your life. It is the dearest possession you can ever have." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American ... More

A  stikele broit, Yiddish-American song

A stikele broit, Yiddish-American song

From "Jewish War Brides" (General)

Soldiers of Zion Jewish national anthem, Yiddish-American song

Soldiers of Zion Jewish national anthem, Yiddish-American song

Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Tanzt brueder tanzt, Yiddish-American song

Tanzt brueder tanzt, Yiddish-American song

"Dance brothers, dance" from the play "After the ball." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General) Smulewitz, Solomon = Small, Solomon, 1868-1943 (statement of responsibility)

The  Jewish soul, Yiddish-American song

The Jewish soul, Yiddish-American song

"The Talk of the Town" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Die Toire -- Oilom habe -- Haneowim wehanimim -- Sei gesund -- Masol tow -- Reporter song -- Ich benk a'heim --... More

Auf'n pripetchok, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Auf'n pripetchok, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"By the fireside/at the hearth." Performed by Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)

Swing low, sweet chariot chorus for mixed voices : Negro spiritual

Swing low, sweet chariot chorus for mixed voices : Negro spiritual

harmonization by H.T. Burleigh ; arranged by N. Clifford Page. (statement of responsibility) For chorus (SATB) with piano. Caption title. LC copy damaged. acquire 2 shelf copies [policy default] (selection deci... More

Die  zauberin, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Die zauberin, Yiddish-American song sheet music

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Mirele's geburtstag -- Hotzmach solo -- Das blinden-spiel -- Elend bin ich (Mirele solo -- Der markt -- Babkelach -- Der Katzew -- Yi... More

The  European Jewish wedding, Yiddish-American song

The European Jewish wedding, Yiddish-American song

Gutte woch -- Zmiros -- Waltzer -- Polka -- Quadrille -- Kozaczka -- Bareiges tanz -- Scherele -- Dobridz -- Zum badekens -- Kalle bazetzens -- Zu der chuppe -- Unter der chuppe -- Von der chuppe -- Mecheton... More

Unsane taukef, Yiddish-American song  sheet music
Russian sher and Romanian volach, Yiddish-American song

Russian sher and Romanian volach, Yiddish-American song

"Russian sher, or scissors tune dance." "Romanian Wallachian dance tune." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Two separate pieces placed together in collection. (General)

Juney at the gate, a popular Ethiopian ballad

Juney at the gate, a popular Ethiopian ballad

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Kol Isroel chaverim, Yiddish-American song

Kol Isroel chaverim, Yiddish-American song

"All Jews are friends/comrades" from "The great Jew." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)

Oh! Mr. Coon - Public domain American sheet music

Oh! Mr. Coon - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Ad ana Adonai, Yiddish-American song
The  Jewish alphabet, Yiddish-American song

The Jewish alphabet, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. Noted in volume as "Saul Schenker Co." (General)

My skiff is on the shore - Public domain American sheet music

My skiff is on the shore - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Palestina march, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Palestina march, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Title on cover given as "Palestiner : March for Piano Solo." (source note)

Hanosen tshuah - Gebet fur den landesherrn, Yiddish-American song

Hanosen tshuah - Gebet fur den landesherrn, Yiddish-American song

In honor of Franz Josef I. (General) Public domain scan of german poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jewels of Jewish melodies, Yiddish-American song

Jewels of Jewish melodies, Yiddish-American song

The Rabbi said Be Happy -- The Grandfather's Melody -- The Bride's Prayer -- Be Joyful Israe -- Parting Song (Dance). (Content) Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Dus zekele mit koilen, Yiddish-American song

Dus zekele mit koilen, Yiddish-American song

"A little sack with coals." "You could freeze in the winter; but for warmth, having coal is such a pleasure." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)

Moshiakh ben David, Yiddish-American song

Moshiakh ben David, Yiddish-American song

"Messiah, son of David." "Israel cries out for salvation and an end to oppression from the Hamans in every generation. May Almighty God send the Messiah son of David, to save us." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddi... More

A Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

A Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

"A Jewish trade/handcraft." "It is the Jewish customary trade to work for all the world. Yet what do these efforts and talents matter, when the Jew is chased from land to land. May the sound of the shofar awak... More

Dance Come and dance to night - Public domain musical sheets

Dance Come and dance to night - Public domain musical sheets

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Deep river song for three-part chorus women's voices piano accompaniment

Deep river song for three-part chorus women's voices piano accompanime...

[harmonization by] H.T. Burleigh ; arranged by N. Clifford Page. (statement of responsibility) For chorus (SSA) with piano. "Old negro melody"--Caption. acquire 2 shelf copies [policy default] (selection decisi... More

Gevald die mame, Yiddish-American song
The  eternal wanderer, Yiddish-American song

The eternal wanderer, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950

Yom hakipurim, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Yom hakipurim, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Day of the atonements." "All prayers rise heavenward at this holy time of year. For Jewish wanderers, adrift in the sea of diaspora, the flame of age-old faith burns brightly with steadfast hope. May Almighty ... More

Lekowoid shabes, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Lekowoid shabes, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Sung by A. Lebedoff" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the musical "Chazkel kol boinik" (General)

Zip coon - Public domain American sheet music

Zip coon - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

The  slave's return - Public domain American sheet music

The slave's return - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Yidishe nemen, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Yidishe nemen, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Dedicated to My Friend the Well Known Cantor Mr. Joseph Rosenblatt" (General)

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

"Little Israel, in his own land" from "The Essence of being a Jew." Libretto: Moses Seiffert Performed by Rose Zuckberg. "How proud we are of those jews who have returned to rebuild Zion. There, one day the ... More

Souvenir de l'Amerique. Maurice Strakosch - American sheet music, 1870-1885

Souvenir de l'Amerique. Maurice Strakosch - American sheet music, 1870...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Aneinu beiom zoreseinu, Yiddish-American song

Aneinu beiom zoreseinu, Yiddish-American song

"Answer us (Almighty God) in our day of distress" from "Bridegroom and bride." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) "from the opera Choson Kale" (General)

Dos  Yidishe herz, Yiddish-American song

Dos Yidishe herz, Yiddish-American song

"Successful Songs Sung in D. Kessler's Thalia Theatre" "From Jos. Lateiner's Play (The Jewish Heart)" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Dos Yidishe herz -- Schloflied ... More

Yiddishe folkslider (Ten folk songs for voice and piano), Yiddish-American song

Yiddishe folkslider (Ten folk songs for voice and piano), Yiddish-Amer...

Der pedler -- Fun himel tsu der erd -- Der krises -- Der Yiddisher dikhter -- Das goldeneh land -- Dos unshterblikhe folk -- Die l'vone -- Shulamis, Tsiyon -- A brif fun der muttr Tsiyon -- Oyf dayn alter veg. ... More

Sleep, my child Cradle song, Yiddish-American song
Mazel tov, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Mazel tov, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Good luck." Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Performed by Louis Fried, Peter Grad, Kalman Juvelier, Regina Prager, Dora Siegel, Rosa Zuckerberg, and four other unidentified photos. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddis... More

Lilly white - Public domain American sheet music

Lilly white - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

March and Das liebele, Yiddish-American song

March and Das liebele, Yiddish-American song

"Processional" and "The love" from "Binding (of biblical Isaac)" Libretto: Moses Horowitz. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) "from the Opera Akeida" (General)

Choson kale mazol tov, Yiddish-American song

Choson kale mazol tov, Yiddish-American song

"Bridegroom and bride, good luck" from "Little blossom." This tune was extremely popular and passed into general knowledge as a folk song without mention of its author. Mogulesco was a highly versatile and belo... More

Zion march, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Zion march, Yiddish-American song, American march music

From "Eternal light." "Our people have suffered such hardships in exile. May those who are oppressed return to Zion." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) "from Ner Tomid" (General)

The  lilly of the valley - Public domain American sheet music

The lilly of the valley - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Seder nacht, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Seder nacht, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The seder (Passover festive ritual meat) night". Performed by Sophie Karp. "Jews, do not be afraid of Pharoahs then and now. You will not be slaves, but free." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular ... More

America, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

America, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"America" from "The Neighbors." Libretto: Zalman (Solomon Israel)Libin. Performed by Jacob P. Adler. "Hurray for America, land of the free. Someone who came from Odessa could run for Congress." Source: Hesk... More

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

"The Great Hit of Thomashefsky's People's Theatre"" "Gezungen by Madam Zukerberg" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950 (General) from "Das pintele Yud" (General)

Das siderel, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Das siderel, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The little prayer book." This was the first of many collaborative works by the unique musical twin brothers Jacob and Joseph Kamenetzky (changed to "Kammen"); subsequently, they formed their own publishing hou... More

Rumanien national nos. 403 and 404, Romanian gjock no. 406
Song of love, Yiddish-American song

Song of love, Yiddish-American song

From the musical comedy "Jakele Bluffer" (General)

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