Joseph W. Stern & Co.

The Library of Congress has dozens of their songsheets including numerous coon songs in its collection.

[2] Joseph W. Stern (January 11, 1870 - March 31, 1934) was a self taught pianist and traveling salesman.

Marks (November 28, 1865 - December 17, 1945)[4] to found the music publishing company in 1894.

They promoted their music with performances accompanied by colored lantern slides.

Its publishings include hits such as "Strange Fruit" by Abel Meeropol (made famous by Billie Holiday) in 1939.