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Sheldon Harris Collection
 

Sheet Music, 1920-1929

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  • This is Heaven / music by Harry Akst; words by Jack Yellen by Harry Akst, Jack Yellen, and Ager Yellen and Bornstein Inc. (New York)

    This is Heaven / music by Harry Akst; words by Jack Yellen

    Harry Akst, Jack Yellen, and Ager Yellen and Bornstein Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a photo of Vilma Banky; Publisher: Ager Yellen and Bornstein Inc. (New York)

  • Tain't No Sin (to Dance around in Your Bones) / music by Walter Donaldson; words by Edgar Leslie by Walter Donaldson, Edgar Leslie, and Walter Donaldson Douglas and Gumble Inc. (New York)

    Tain't No Sin (to Dance around in Your Bones) / music by Walter Donaldson; words by Edgar Leslie

    Walter Donaldson, Edgar Leslie, and Walter Donaldson Douglas and Gumble Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a Caucasian couple, with skeleton bodies, dancing, caricatures of African American musicians surround the couple; Publisher: Walter Donaldson Douglas and Gumble Inc. (New York)

  • To The Sun / words by David W. Guion by David W. Guion and G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

    To The Sun / words by David W. Guion

    David W. Guion and G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

    Cover: part of a series titled Five Imaginary Early Louisiana Songs of Slavery; Publisher: G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

  • Snap it Up! / words by Frederick G. Johnson by Frederick G. Johnson and Wilkes-Barre: Frederick G. Johnson Publisher

    Snap it Up! / words by Frederick G. Johnson

    Frederick G. Johnson and Wilkes-Barre: Frederick G. Johnson Publisher

    Cover: caricatures of two African American males -- one playing banjo and the other dancing; description reads minstrel opening and closing chorus; Publisher: Wilkes-Barre: Frederick G. Johnson Publisher

  • Mammy's Lullaby / music by Pete Bontsema and Jacobi, Marty Petro, Julius; words by Al Cameron and Julius Seidor by Pete Bontsema and Jacobi, Marty Petro, Al Cameron, and Julius Seidor

    Mammy's Lullaby / music by Pete Bontsema and Jacobi, Marty Petro, Julius; words by Al Cameron and Julius Seidor

    Pete Bontsema and Jacobi, Marty Petro, Al Cameron, and Julius Seidor

    Cover: photo of Al Cameron and Pete Bontsema; Publisher: Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

  • Gwine to Heaben Some Day / music by Vernon Richner; words by Speed Langworthy by Vernon Richner, Speed Langworthy, and T. S. Denison and Company (Chicago)

    Gwine to Heaben Some Day / music by Vernon Richner; words by Speed Langworthy

    Vernon Richner, Speed Langworthy, and T. S. Denison and Company (Chicago)

    Description reads: Negro Spiritual with Male Quartet; Publisher: T. S. Denison and Company (Chicago)

  • Without a Song / music by Vincent Youmans; words by William Rose and Edward Eliscu by Vincent Youmans, William Rose, Edward Eliscu, and Mills Music Inc. (New York)

    Without a Song / music by Vincent Youmans; words by William Rose and Edward Eliscu

    Vincent Youmans, William Rose, Edward Eliscu, and Mills Music Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a lonely looking African American male staring at a distant cabin at night; Publisher: Mills Music Inc. (New York)

  • Marie / words by Irving Berlin by Irving Berlin

    Marie / words by Irving Berlin

    Irving Berlin

    Cover: photo of Vilma Banky; Publisher: Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • When the Robert E. Lee Arrives in Old Tennessee (All the Way from Gay Paree) / music by Paul Cunningham; words by J. Keirn Brennan by Paul Cunningham, J. Keirn Brennan, and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    When the Robert E. Lee Arrives in Old Tennessee (All the Way from Gay Paree) / music by Paul Cunningham; words by J. Keirn Brennan

    Paul Cunningham, J. Keirn Brennan, and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    Cover: drawing of the steam boat, Robert E. Lee, arriving at a dock, there is much celebration by the all black crew and crowd; Publisher: M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

  • Banjo-Pickaninnies / words by Robin Mac Lachlan by Robin Mac Lachlan and Harold Flammer (New York)

    Banjo-Pickaninnies / words by Robin Mac Lachlan

    Robin Mac Lachlan and Harold Flammer (New York)

    Cover: drawing of two rural African American boys playing banjo; description reads a descriptive piano piece; Publisher: Harold Flammer (New York)

  • Banjo-Pickaninnies / words by T. Robin Mac Lachlan by T. Robin MacLachlan

    Banjo-Pickaninnies / words by T. Robin Mac Lachlan

    T. Robin MacLachlan

    Cover: description reads: A Descriptive Piano Piece; Publisher: Harold Flammer (New York)

  • Memories of France / music by Russel Robinson; words by Al Dubin by Russel Robinson, Al Dubin, and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    Memories of France / music by Russel Robinson; words by Al Dubin

    Russel Robinson, Al Dubin, and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of red roses; Publisher: Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

  • Three Negro Poems / music by Jacques Wolfe; words by Clement Woodbury by Jacques Wolfe, Clement Woodbury, and G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

    Three Negro Poems / music by Jacques Wolfe; words by Clement Woodbury

    Jacques Wolfe, Clement Woodbury, and G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

    Cover: abstract drawing of African American faces; Publisher: G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

  • Short'nin' Bread / music by Jacques Wolfe; words by Clement Wood by Jacques Wolfe, Clement Wood, and Harold Flammer Incorporated

    Short'nin' Bread / music by Jacques Wolfe; words by Clement Wood

    Jacques Wolfe, Clement Wood, and Harold Flammer Incorporated

    Cover: drawing of an African American woman; Publisher: Harold Flammer Incorporated

  • Mississippi Mud / music by Harry Barris; words by Harry Barris by Harry Barris, Harry Barris, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Mississippi Mud / music by Harry Barris; words by Harry Barris

    Harry Barris, Harry Barris, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of a Caucasian male playing violin; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

  • Kiss and Make Up / music by Al Bogate; words by Ned Miller and Hoefle Karl by Al Bogate, Ned Miller, Hoefle Karl, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Kiss and Make Up / music by Al Bogate; words by Ned Miller and Hoefle Karl

    Al Bogate, Ned Miller, Hoefle Karl, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a Caucasian couple leaning in for a kiss; photo inset of Ralph Jones; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Sam, the Old Accordion Man / music by Walter Donaldson; words by Walter Donaldson by Walter Donaldson and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Sam, the Old Accordion Man / music by Walter Donaldson; words by Walter Donaldson

    Walter Donaldson and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of an African American male playing accordion, while children play; photo inset of Helen Moretti; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • My Blue Heaven / music by Walter Donaldson; words by George Whiting by Walter Donaldson, George Whiting, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    My Blue Heaven / music by Walter Donaldson; words by George Whiting

    Walter Donaldson, George Whiting, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a drawing of a small house on a hill and a couple taking a walk on a starry night; photo inset of Harry Richman; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • When You're With Somebody Else / music by Ruth Etting; words by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Abel Baer by Ruth Etting, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Abel Baer, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    When You're With Somebody Else / music by Ruth Etting; words by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Abel Baer

    Ruth Etting, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Abel Baer, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: n. Illustr.; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Turkey in the Straw / words by Calvin Grooms by Calvin Grooms and Century Music Publishing Co. (New York)

    Turkey in the Straw / words by Calvin Grooms

    Calvin Grooms and Century Music Publishing Co. (New York)

    Cover: caricature of two African American males; description reads characteristic dance novelty based on the famous old melodies Old Zip Coon and Turkey in de Straw; Publisher: Century Music Publishing Co. (New York)

  • Blame it on the Two Black Crows / music by Harry Harris; words by Haven Gillespie by Harry Harris, Haven Gillespie, and Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

    Blame it on the Two Black Crows / music by Harry Harris; words by Haven Gillespie

    Harry Harris, Haven Gillespie, and Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

    Cover: drawing of two crows dressed in tuxedos; Publisher: Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

  • Darkey's Dream / words by J.L. Lansing by J. L. Lansing and McKinley Music Co. (Chicago)

    Darkey's Dream / words by J.L. Lansing

    J. L. Lansing and McKinley Music Co. (Chicago)

    Cover: description reads characteristic dance, Grade 3. A study in triplets, skips and dotted notes; Publisher: McKinley Music Co. (Chicago)

  • Red Lips Kiss My Blues Away / music by James V. Monaco and Pete Wendling; words by Alfred Bryan by James V. Monaco; Pete Wendling; Alfred Bryan; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    Red Lips Kiss My Blues Away / music by James V. Monaco and Pete Wendling; words by Alfred Bryan

    James V. Monaco; Pete Wendling; Alfred Bryan; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a red headed Caucasian woman with bright red lipstick; photo inset of Gogert and Motto - The Human Jazz Band; Publisher: Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

  • Chlo-e (Song of the Swamp) / music by Neil Moret; words by Gus Khan by Neil Moret, Harold Potter, Gus Khan, and Villa Moret (San Francisco)

    Chlo-e (Song of the Swamp) / music by Neil Moret; words by Gus Khan

    Neil Moret, Harold Potter, Gus Khan, and Villa Moret (San Francisco)

    Cover: drawing of a swamp; photo inset of Ethel Waters; Publisher: Villa Moret (San Francisco)

  • Among My Souvenirs / music by Horatio Nicholls; words by Edgar Leslie by Horatio Nicholls, Edgar Leslie, and De Sylvia Brown and Henderson (New York)

    Among My Souvenirs / music by Horatio Nicholls; words by Edgar Leslie

    Horatio Nicholls, Edgar Leslie, and De Sylvia Brown and Henderson (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a chest filled with letters and a Rose; Publisher: De Sylvia Brown and Henderson (New York)

  • Your Land and My Land / music by Sigmund Romberg; words by Dorothy Donnelly by Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Your Land and My Land / music by Sigmund Romberg; words by Dorothy Donnelly

    Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Cover: A musical Romance based on Clyde Fitchs Famous Play Barbara Fritchie, floral illustration and a drawing of a house; Publisher: Harms Incorporated (New York)

  • Tomorrow / music by H. Leopold Spitalny; words by Walter Hirsch and Monte Wilhite by H. Leopold Spitalny, Walter Hirsch, Monte Wilhite, and Forster Music Publisher (Chicago)

    Tomorrow / music by H. Leopold Spitalny; words by Walter Hirsch and Monte Wilhite

    H. Leopold Spitalny, Walter Hirsch, Monte Wilhite, and Forster Music Publisher (Chicago)

    Cover: a photo of Gene Austin; Publisher: Forster Music Publisher (Chicago)

  • There's Everything Nice About You / music by Pete Wendling; words by Alfred Bryan and Arthur Terker by Pete Wendling; Alfred Bryan; Arthur Terker; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    There's Everything Nice About You / music by Pete Wendling; words by Alfred Bryan and Arthur Terker

    Pete Wendling; Alfred Bryan; Arthur Terker; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a drawing of a girl holding a feather in her hand; a photo inset of John E. Frenkel; Publisher: Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

  • Hit The Deck / music by Vincent Youmans; words by Leo Robinson and Clifford Grey by Vincent Youmans, Leo Robinson, Clifford Grey, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Hit The Deck / music by Vincent Youmans; words by Leo Robinson and Clifford Grey

    Vincent Youmans, Leo Robinson, Clifford Grey, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Cover: description reads: A nautical musical comedy; Publisher: Harms Incorporated (New York)

  • There's A New Star in Heaven Tonight / words by J. Keirn Brennan, Irving Mills, and Jimmy McHugh by J. Keirn Brennan, Irving Mills, Jimmy McHugh, and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    There's A New Star in Heaven Tonight / words by J. Keirn Brennan, Irving Mills, and Jimmy McHugh

    J. Keirn Brennan, Irving Mills, Jimmy McHugh, and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a photo of Rudolph Valentino; Publisher: Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

  • Horses / music by Gay Byron; words by Richard A. Whiting by Gay Byron, Richard A. Whiting, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Horses / music by Gay Byron; words by Richard A. Whiting

    Gay Byron, Richard A. Whiting, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of three horses with riders in a race; photo of the Oriole Orchestra; description reads A Funny Fox Trot Song with Ukulele Accompaniment; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • When Day is Done / music by Robert Katscher; words by B.G. De Sylva by Robert Katscher, B. G. DeSylva, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    When Day is Done / music by Robert Katscher; words by B.G. De Sylva

    Robert Katscher, B. G. DeSylva, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Cover: a drawing of womans portrait; Publisher: Harms Incorporated (New York)

  • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / words by F. Henri Klickmann by F. Henri Klickmann and Mills Music Inc. (New York)

    Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / words by F. Henri Klickmann

    F. Henri Klickmann and Mills Music Inc. (New York)

    Cover: description reads negro spiritual; Publisher: Mills Music Inc. (New York)

  • That Night In Araby / music by Ted Snyder; words by Billy Rose by Ted Snyder; Billy Rose; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    That Night In Araby / music by Ted Snyder; words by Billy Rose

    Ted Snyder; Billy Rose; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a photo of Rudolph Valentino; Publisher: Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

  • Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night / words by Ethel Waters and Sidney Easton by Ethel Waters, Sidney Easton, and Triangle Music Pub. Co. (New York)

    Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night / words by Ethel Waters and Sidney Easton

    Ethel Waters, Sidney Easton, and Triangle Music Pub. Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of a woman sending a dejected man out into the snow; Publisher: Triangle Music Pub. Co. (New York)

  • Me Too (Ho-Ho! Ha-Ha!) / words by Harry Woods, Charles Tobias, and Al Sherman by Harry Woods, Charles Tobias, Al Sherman, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Me Too (Ho-Ho! Ha-Ha!) / words by Harry Woods, Charles Tobias, and Al Sherman

    Harry Woods, Charles Tobias, Al Sherman, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a woman in a red dress standing on a green Carpet, in background a man waves to her from his car; photo inset of Jan Garber; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

  • The Midnight Waltz / music by Walter Donaldson; words by Gus Kahn by Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    The Midnight Waltz / music by Walter Donaldson; words by Gus Kahn

    Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of Caucasian couples dancing around a clock, indicating midnight; photo of the Oriole Orchestra; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Just a Cottage Small (By a Waterfall) / music by James F. Hanley; words by B.G. De Sylva by James F. Hanley, B. G. DeSylva, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Just a Cottage Small (By a Waterfall) / music by James F. Hanley; words by B.G. De Sylva

    James F. Hanley, B. G. DeSylva, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Cover: photo of John McCormack; Publisher: Harms Incorporated (New York)

  • Take em to the Door (that's all there is, there ain't no more) Blues / music by Ray Henderson; words by Billy Rose and Benny Davis by Ray Henderson, Billy Rose, Benny Davis, and Ager Yellen and Bornstein Inc. (New York)

    Take em to the Door (that's all there is, there ain't no more) Blues / music by Ray Henderson; words by Billy Rose and Benny Davis

    Ray Henderson, Billy Rose, Benny Davis, and Ager Yellen and Bornstein Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a dejected looking Caucasian male, as a Caucasian female enters her house without him; photo inset of Healy and Cross; Publisher: Ager Yellen and Bornstein Inc. (New York)

  • The Do I or Don't I Blues (The Undecided Blues) / music by Elsie Janis; words by Elsie Janis by Elsie Janis and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    The Do I or Don't I Blues (The Undecided Blues) / music by Elsie Janis; words by Elsie Janis

    Elsie Janis and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Cover: featured by Elsie Janis in Puzzles of 1925; Publisher: Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • Pal Of My Cradle Days / music by Al Piantadosi; words by Marshall Montgomery by Al Piantadosi, Marshall Montgomery, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Pal Of My Cradle Days / music by Al Piantadosi; words by Marshall Montgomery

    Al Piantadosi, Marshall Montgomery, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Key of Eb. Cover: a drawing of a woman rocking a Cradle; a photo inset of Harry Rappi; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • The Melody That Made You Mine / music by W.C. Polla; words by Cliff Friend by W. C. Polla, Cliff Friend, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    The Melody That Made You Mine / music by W.C. Polla; words by Cliff Friend

    W. C. Polla, Cliff Friend, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of Vincent Lopez playing piano; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

  • Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again / music by Larry Shay; words by Joe Goodwin by Larry Shay, Joe Goodwin, and Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

    Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again / music by Larry Shay; words by Joe Goodwin

    Larry Shay, Joe Goodwin, and Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

    Cover: drawing of floral illustration; a photo inset of Sid Garry of Bernard and Garry; Publisher: Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)

  • The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi / music by Dudleigh Vernor; words by Byron D. Stokes by Dudleigh Vernor, Byron D. Stokes, and Richard E. Vernor Publishing Co. (Albion)

    The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi / music by Dudleigh Vernor; words by Byron D. Stokes

    Dudleigh Vernor, Byron D. Stokes, and Richard E. Vernor Publishing Co. (Albion)

    Cover: a drawing of a man sitting on a sofa thinking of a woman, she occupies the landscape of his taught; Publisher: Richard E. Vernor Publishing Co. (Albion)

  • I'm Gonna Bring a Watermelon to my Girl To-Night / music by Con Conrad; words by Billy Rose by Con Conrad, Billy Rose, and B. Feldman and Co. (London)

    I'm Gonna Bring a Watermelon to my Girl To-Night / music by Con Conrad; words by Billy Rose

    Con Conrad, Billy Rose, and B. Feldman and Co. (London)

    Cover: drawing of an African American male taking a watermelon to his girlfriend; Publisher: B. Feldman and Co. (London)

  • Oh How I Miss You Tonight / words by Benny Davis, Mark Fisher, and Joe Burke by Benny Davis, Mark Fisher, Joe Burke, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Oh How I Miss You Tonight / words by Benny Davis, Mark Fisher, and Joe Burke

    Benny Davis, Mark Fisher, Joe Burke, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Key of Bb. Cover: a drawing of a woman sitting on a sofa thinking; photo inset of Eva Clark; Publisher: Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • My Kid / words by Al Dubin and Irwin Dash by Al Dubin, Irwin Dash, and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    My Kid / words by Al Dubin and Irwin Dash

    Al Dubin, Irwin Dash, and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a young boy (little Jimmie Jr); photo inset of Belle Baker; Publisher: Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

  • There's Nobody Else But You / words by Wolfe Gilbert by Wolfe Gilbert and L. Wolfe Gilbert Music Corporation (New York)

    There's Nobody Else But You / words by Wolfe Gilbert

    Wolfe Gilbert and L. Wolfe Gilbert Music Corporation (New York)

    Cover: a photo of Vincent Lopez; Publisher: L. Wolfe Gilbert Music Corporation (New York)

 
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