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.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

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Holding hands and "You don't say nothing at all."

Holding hands and "You don't say nothing at all."

Brown University

Printed in colors on heavy white paper in postcard format; text on recto in brown and green, on verso in black. At head of text illustration of couple holding hands. Words and music of song chorus. Name of author of lyrics not on item; Albert Von Tilzer author of music. "By permission of Copyright MCMVI by the York Music Co., Albert Von Tilzer Mgr. 40 West 28th St., New York"--Colophon. "No. 4600 Music Series"--Verso.

Hold the fort for Hayes and Wheeler

Hold the fort for Hayes and Wheeler

Brown University

To be sung to the tune: Hold the fort. Text of song in three four-line stanzas with four-line chorus beginning: Hold the fort for Hayes and Wheeler. In lower margin below double rule: Burrows & Blinn, Printers. Publication date from reference to the presidential campaign of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876.

Hit-it-up! song

Hit-it-up! song

Brown University

Written by Edward F. Stevens, '89. To be sung to the tune: Marching through Georgia. Text of song in four numbered five-line stanzas with four-line chorus beginning: Hooray! Hooray! we're showing them the way. Suggested place of publication from location of Colby College; suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.

History of the late American War

History of the late American War

Brown University

Printed in three columns divided by double lines. Date suggested by appearance of item and by mention of end of War of 1812. Author's name not on item.

History of the late American War

History of the late American War

Brown University

Printed in three columns divided by double lines. Date suggested by appearance of item and by mention of end of War of 1812. Author's name not on item.

History and facts about the flag

History and facts about the flag

Brown University

Second edition. Printed in seven columns within ornamental border. Each column within red line border. Poem in larger center section within red floral border. At head of each section an emblematic cut.

Historical tapestries of Canada

Historical tapestries of Canada

Brown University

Howard Angus Kennedy. Poetry. At head of title on page [1] two illustrations of needlepoint works signed "H.A.K." with titles "Batoche" and "Cutknife" showing buffalo hunts and battles. Cover title. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence and from the date of Kennedy's death.

Historical statement

Historical statement

Brown University

by Rev. Henry M. King. Caption-title. Cover title: The First Baptist Church, constituted, A.D. 1638, Providence, R.I. List of pastors (p. [4]) ends with John F. Vichert, 1912-. Includes four-line poem.