page_title: Stephen Foster Collection and archive
hierarchical_section_title: Stephen Foster Collection and archive
caption_attribution_description: English: This is considered to be Stephen Foster's last message, 1863-1864, found in his wallet when he died. It bears the words "Dear friends and gentle hearts" in his handwriting. It is speculated that this may have been an idea for a song.
context_page_description: The Stephen Foster Collection and archives are the largest collection of primary source materials on the life and work of composer Stephen Foster. The collection consists of documents and other items of historical interest related to the life and work of Stephen Foster. It resides in the Stephen Foster Memorial at the University of Pittsburgh. Josiah K. Lilly donated an almost complete set of first edition music.
  The memorial houses sketchbooks and other memorabilia The process of assembling the collection was methodical, well-organized and funded by various non-governmental and governmental sources. The cost of maintaining the collection is partially funded by the University of Pittsburgh.
context_section_description: The Stephen Foster Collection and archives are the largest collection of primary source materials on the life and work of composer Stephen Foster. The collection consists of documents and other items of historical interest related to the life and work of Stephen Foster. It resides in the Stephen Foster Memorial at the University of Pittsburgh. Josiah K. Lilly donated an almost complete set of first edition music.
  The memorial houses sketchbooks and other memorabilia  The process of assembling the collection was methodical, well-organized and funded by various non-governmental and governmental sources. The cost of maintaining the collection is partially funded by the University of Pittsburgh.
caption: This is considered to be Stephen Foster's last message, 1863-1864, found in his wallet when he died. It bears the words "Dear friends and gentle hearts" in his handwriting. It may have been an idea for a song.
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