The clerk of Breukelyn
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At end of text: Brown University Library, 26 May, 1924
Harris Broadsides
Broadsides are single-sheet publications, often issued as ephemera or announcements. The Harris Broadsides Collection is a comprehensive collection of American poetry published in broadside format from colonial times to the present. The collection offers materials covering a broad spectrum of American life, and includes poetry of every description: 18th and 19th century ballads, verse describing newsworthy events, poetic effusions of sentimentality and patriotism, comic verse, and much more. When completed, this digital project will include over 20,000 titles.
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The Clement C. Moore Night Before Christmas House: a memorial to Clement C. Moore, who inspired the American legend of Santa Claus
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On page [1] illustration of Santa Claus on stage, signed: Th. Nast; on page [4] reproduction of photograph of house and map of its location in Newport, signed: E.B. Harvey '65. Cover title. Includes information about poet, his poem and his house.
The classical story of Jupiter & Danae, or How to win a woman
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The class of 1830
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The class of 1830
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The class of 1830
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The class of "Twenty-five" on their fortieth anniversary
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The class of "Twenty-five" on their fortieth anniversary
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The class hymn of '81: Brown University
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Words by Wm. Sheafe Chase; Music by J. Murray Marshall. Caption title. Poetry in three eight-line stanzas printed within single-line border in black on white paper. At end of text: June 10th, 1881.
The class hymn of '81: Brown University
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Words by Wm. Sheafe Chase; Music by J. Murray Marshall. Caption title. Poetry in three eight-line stanzas printed within single-line border in black on white paper. At end of text: June 10th, 1881.
The clarion
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Proof. Dedicated to the League for Political Education.
The city's foundation stone
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Poet complains of injuries due to the noise from the Rifle Club and of the mayor's lack of response. Poet complains of injuries due to the noise from the Rifle Club and of the mayor's lack of response. Printed in two columns divided by single line. Poem in 17 four-line stanzas. Author's name not on item; supplied from other signed broadsides about Smith's dispute with the town about the riflemen. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
The city watchmen's address on the return of Christmas, 1867
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Printed in red and blue with line borders.
The city of playful night
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The City of Peace
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Poem in six four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end: Rebecca Ruter Springer. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
The city of our God
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The city of light
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The city of Columbus
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By Geo. W. G. Russell. Below title cut of steamboat with small paddle-wheel and sails. Poem in eight four-line stanzas. Suggested publication date from date of shipwreck.
The city man's dream of his boyhood home; or, Broken home ties
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By Lewis C. King, Richmond, Ind. Printed on heavy paper. Poem in six four-line stanzas. At end of text: Aug. 18, 1917.
The city in the sun
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Ornamental border at top and bottom.
The city in the sun
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Ornamental border at top and bottom.
The city in the sun
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Ornamental border at top and bottom.
The city beautiful
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At head of text: Dedicated to Phillips Brooks.
The church to the pastor
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Within double-line border with ornamental corners. At head of text: The audience are requested to unite in singing. L. P. M. Text of hymn in five six-line stanzas. At end of text, below curvilinear line and within border: Bourne, Printer, 6 Cortlandt Street. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
Easter Sunday program. First line: My faith is all a doubtful thing.
The Church at the Plain with a treasury bare
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Title from first line.
The Christmas watch
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Margaret Dole McCall. Printed on heavy white paper in postcard format. Two poems. At end of text: A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from Margaret Dole McCall.
The Christmas tree
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The Christmas tree
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Contains music.
The Christmas tree
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Page [4] blank. Printed in red and black; rubricated initial. Poem in three stanzas of varying length. Author's name from signature on Brown University copy.