This is the list of songs by Robert Watson "Bob" Schmertz (March 4, 1898 – June 7, 1975). These printed and published songs are part of the Robert Schmertz Collection which is housed in the Archives Service Center, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh. These printed versions are available for academic, historical research and genealogy studies. The university provides access without charge. Schmertz was born in Pittsburgh and attended college there. He wrote the Carnegie Tartans' fight song "Fight for the Glory of Carnegie," and played the banjo. He graduated in 1921 and then taught at the college until his retirement. Many of his songs were based upon historical events that occurred in Western Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, and the city of Pittsburgh.
Before his death on June 7, 1975, he completed a book of his songs, but it wasn't published until after his death. This is the list of songs and manuscripts written by Robert Schmertz. Most of the originals held in the University of Pittsburgh archives are written in his own hand.
+ Songs by Robert Schmertz Song Archivecall reference Pages Description Ardvark box 3, folder 9 one music manuscript Chandubox 3, folder 10fourInk on paper, written with Matthew W. FreyCousin Altheabox 3, folder 9onemusic manuscriptDogwood Hollowbox 3, folder 12onemusic manuscriptMy Sweetheart Wears the Plaidbox 3, folder 12threemusic manuscriptMy Wild Irish Rose is Wilder than She Used to Bebox 3 folder 14threemusic manuscript-Words by Robert Schmertz. Music by Robert Schmertz and Adolph Herzberg.Dumbella 1st violin arrangementbox 3, folder 17onemusic manuscriptIf you Would be a Sailor's Wife arranged for 1st violinbox 3, folder 18onemusic manuscript arranged by J.L. Rosen.In Barcelona 1st violinbox 3, folder 19onemusic manuscriptNicest Girl arranged for 1st violinbox 3, folder 20 twomusic manuscriptOld Place arranged for 1st violinbox 3, folder 21onemusic manuscriptCeloran -onethis song was published in 1959 by Folkways Records and Service Corp., NYC, USAOhio Companybox 89, folder 27fourmusic pages, arranged by Frank C. Jarema.Ship Ahoybox 3, folder 22twomusic manuscript, arranged for violin.Moonlight MaidBox 3, Folder 23ionemusic manuscript for 1st violin49 AngelsBox 3, Folder 24 twomusic manuscriptBraddock's DefeatBox 3, folder 25 twomusic manuscript, arranged by Frank C. Jarema.Flintlock FinneganBox 3, Folder 26twomusic manuscript, arranged by Frank C. Jarema.Never Touch Water; Never Touch Water (front) Dogwood Hollow (back)Box 3, Folder 28; Box 3, Folder 29twomusic manuscript, arranged by Frank C. Jarema.Piney MountainBox 3, Folder 30twomusic manuscript, arranged by Frank C. Jarema.Prettiest Girl in Pittsburgh TownBox 3, Folder 31twomusic manuscript, arranged by Frank C. Jarema.No One I Care For But YouBox 3, Folder 32twoflute arrangement, music manuscript.Open the Doors of DelightBox 3, Folder 33fourmusic manuscript, words by Robert Schmertz, music by Robert Schmertz and Adolph Herzberg.There's No One I Care for But YouBox 3, Folder 34twomusic manuscript, arranged for 1st violin, arranged by J.L. Rosen.Davy JonesBox 3, Folder 35 twomusic manuscript for flute, arranged by J.L. Rosen.DumbellaBox 3 Folder 36onemusic manuscript arranged for flute.In BarcelonaBox 3, Folder 37onemusic manuscript arranged for fluteNicest GirlBox 3, Folder 38 onemusic manuscript.Old PlaceBox 3, Folder 39onemusic manuscript arranged for fluteShip AhoyBox 3, Folder 40twomusic manuscript, arranged by J.L. Rosen.ToreadorBox 3, Folder 41threemusic manuscript arranged for flute
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