19th Century American

Historic American Sheet Music :

  - The Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library at Duke University: Major collection of sheet music; digital images of 3042 pieces published in the US, 1850-1920.
The Alleghanians :

- Full-text biography of the vocal group.
Amoskeag Music :

- Historical musician Bob Kilham recreates the sights and sounds of antebellum America using original or reproduction instruments and primary source music.
Cecil Sharp in America :

- Article about his tour collecting Appalachian folk music.
Cowboy Songs :

- A reference library of classic western and cowboy songs.
Dr. Horsehair :

- Recordings and banjo instruction books in the modern-day clawhammer banjo or frailing style and the old-time minstrel banjo stroke style.
Halcyon Days Music :

- Midi music collection of early American music of the 19th Century and early 20th Century, complete with scans of sheet music covers and lyrics.
Hutchinson Family Singers :

- Biographies and portraits of members of this popular vocal group.
John Henry - The Steel Driving Man :

- Analysis of songs featuring the folk hero, including lyrics, sound files, and background.
Public Domain Music :

- Midis of public domain favorites.
A Short History of Appalachian Traditional Music :

- Article by Debby McClatchy .
Sons of Dixie :

- Information on this vocal quartet who sings songs popular in the American South during the Civil War.
Southern Horizon :

- This Civil War-era band plays period arrangements on antique instruments.
Spanish-Language Social Music of Southern California :

- Article about the preservation of the music and dances of 19th Century California.
Till Family Rock Band :

- Brief illustrated history of late-19th-century "rock band" (playing on stone xylophones).