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.
Poetry in 29 stanzas. Printed area measures 24.0 x 17.7 cm. Text printed in two columns divided by line of advertising with type ornaments at each end: Sold Wholesale and Retail by Leonard Deming, corner of Merchant's Row and Market Square, Boston. Leonard Deming is listed at this address in Boston directories for 1829 to 1831; also cited as No. 1, Faneuil Hall, South side. This edition not in Ford or Checklist Amer. imprints. First line: Come all you young men that delight in the sea.
Poem recounts campaign as far as the capture of Atlanta. Poem recounts campaign as far as the capture of Atlanta. Composed by S.C. Sweet, Co. F, 101st Ind. Volunteers. Printed in two columns. Poem in 20 four-line stanzas. Publication date from date of ms. letter on verso of Brown University copy.
Caption title. Stevens' name not on item. Includes poem on page [4] within double-line border. Includes excerpts from letter from General William T. Sherman to Confederate General J.B. Hood, and from speeches by General Schenck, Horatio Seymour and Benedict Arnold.
By Thomas Buchanan Read. Poem. At head of title: Liberty and Union forever. At end of text: Compliments of Lou Rosey, Fine Liquors. 164 West Main St. Lancaster, Ohio. Printed area: 19 x 13.2 cm. Printed in two columns within border of type ornaments. First line: Up from the South at break of day.
By T. Buchanan Read. Poem. At head of title, above upper border: Price, five cents. At end of text, preceded by asterisk: Read by Mr. Murdoch, at the Opera House, Philadelphia, October 31, 1864. This was probably James Edward Murdoch, author of Patriotism in poetry and prose. 1864. Issue (or state?) with line, "Hurrah, hurrah for Sheridan!," printed in error at end of 6th verse, instead of beginning of 7th verse. At foot of sheet: Published at the Office of the Soldier's Friend, No. 12 Centre Street, N.Y. Printed area: 26.7 x 20.2 cm. Printed in two columns within decorative border of type ornaments. First line: Up from the South at break of day.
Poem describes successful defense by 92nd regiment of N.Y. Volunteers of fort near New Bern, N.C. Poem describes successful defense by 92nd regiment of N.Y. Volunteers of fort near New Bern, N.C. Within ornamental border, printed in two columns divided by single line. At top center cut of bearded man with unbuttoned uniform coat, apparently author. At head of text: Written by Dr. Sutherland, a "live Yankee" of the N.Y.S.V., giving a true and spicy sketch of the bombardment .. Poem in 36 four-line stanzas. At end of text: Price ... which any person can obtain by calling or addressing G.H. Sutherland ....
Poetry printed in two columns divided by line of advertising with lines at ends: Sold Wholesale and Retail by Leonard Deming No. 1 Market Square, Boston. Above was Deming's listed address from 1829 to 1831. "The Banks of the Dee" is ascribed to John Tait. "Sheffield apprentice" also issued under title: 'Prentice boy. Not in Ford, Shaw & Shoemaker, or Checklist Amer. Imprints.
Within ornamental border, printed in two columns. At head of text vignette of lyre and two fountains. To be sung to the tune: Long, long ago. At end of text: I.H. Welton, Publisher, No. 4 Walnut Street, Lowell, Mass. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
Printed on heavy glossy paper in postcard format. At head of title reproduction of photograph of woman in large hat with six men and boys. Title from first line. Poem in four lines about woman in a "merry widow hat." Possibly refers to farce The merry widow hat by Helen Sherman Griffith.
Within double border of type ornaments. Text of song in four four-line stanzas. Also called: Jane O'Malley. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
Broadsheet printed in colors on heavy white paper. On recto colored illustration of four young women with pail of Cottolene; on verso cut in green of bowl of pastry. Title from first line. Advertising card for Cottolene, a mixture of cottonseed oil and beef suet used in cooking. On recto four-line poem about Cottolene; on verso testimonials beginning: I have made thorough tests of Cottolen. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence, especially the clothing.
