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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Cruiskeen Lan

Cruiskeen Lan

Brown University

Pages [2] and [3] blank. Embossed in upper right, same paper as his "Oh, Jamie brewed ... " in the Hay Broadsides Collection (HB24038)

Cruiskeen Lan

Cruiskeen Lan

Brown University

Pages [2] and [3] blank. Embossed in upper right, same paper as his "Oh, Jamie brewed ... " in the Hay Broadsides Collection (HB24038)

Crucifix in a deathhand

Crucifix in a deathhand

Brown University

Poetry. Facsimile of manuscript in printed capitals, reproduced in brown on tan fibrous paper with facsimile signature at end. Imprint information from dealer.

Crow dots

Crow dots

Brown University

John M. Bennett. Printed on heavy white paper in postcard format. At head of title drawing of boy and skull; on verso in upper right corner in place of stamp cartoon drawing of man smoking cigar.

Crossing the brook

Crossing the brook

Brown University

By Mrs. Balmanno. Broadsheet; verso numbered "43" in upper right corner. Poem in 13 four-line stanzas. Suggested publication date from pencil notation on Brown University copy.

Crossing

Crossing

Brown University

Sophia Castro-Leon. Caption title. Poem.

Crossing

Crossing

Brown University

Sophia Castro-Leon. Caption title. Poem.

Cricket on the hearth

Cricket on the hearth

Brown University

Title on page [1] within single-line border superimposed on illustration of fire in fireplace, signed Spedon Above title, within border: P. Lorillard & Co's song album. On pages [2]-[3] printed vertically to be read unfolded words of song in two stanzas of 9 and 8 lines with four-line chorus beginning: Listen to the cricket's song, singing on the hearth. Advertisement for "Lorillard's Mechanics' Delight tobacco" on page [4] within double-line border; it begins: Lorillard's Mechanics' Delight tobacco is the best chew and smoke. Cover title. Suggested range of dates from internal evidence.

Crematio Caesaris

Crematio Caesaris

Brown University

Pages [2,4] blank. Within mourning border (page [1] border coffin-shaped) Program, in Latin and English, for mock burial of Latin textbooks at Brown University.

Credo

Credo

Brown University

Printed in reddish-brown and black on tan paper. At head of title cut of building on hill; in lower left corner cut of daffodils. Poem in four four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end: George Cathcart Bronson (Carl Bronson)

Creatures

Creatures

Brown University

Richard Outram. Pages [2] and [4] blank. Title page and colophon page [first gathering?] for Outram's poetry collection "Creatures" On p. [2]: "Engraved, printed & bound by Richard & Barbara Outram. ... sixty copies printed ..."

Creatures

Creatures

Brown University

Richard Outram. Pages [2] and [4] blank. Title page and colophon page [first gathering?] for Outram's poetry collection "Creatures" On p. [2]: "Engraved, printed & bound by Richard & Barbara Outram. ... sixty copies printed ..."

Creation and movements

Creation and movements

Brown University

John L. Betts. Band of type ornaments above and below title. At head of text: John L. Betts, 1877. Place of publication and publisher from stamp on Brown University copy.

Craig's Crossing

Craig's Crossing

Brown University

by Dr. J.C. Grimson, et al. To be sung to the tune: Tipperary. Text of song in four four-line stanzas with eight-line chorus beginning: It's a good place, Craig's Crossing. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence; place of publication suggested from mention of Vancouver Island.

Coyote's hunger song

Coyote's hunger song

Brown University

Printed on heavy red paper. In lower right corner vignette of winged truck. Type-signed at end of poem: David Wilk. "Published as a Truck Press Keepsake for friends and associates ... all best wishes from Truck Press"--Colophon. Suggested publication date from dealer.

Coyote's hunger song

Coyote's hunger song

Brown University

Printed on heavy red paper. In lower right corner vignette of winged truck. Type-signed at end of poem: David Wilk. "Published as a Truck Press Keepsake for friends and associates ... all best wishes from Truck Press"--Colophon. Suggested publication date from dealer.

Coyote's hunger song

Coyote's hunger song

Brown University

Printed on heavy red paper. In lower right corner vignette of winged truck. Type-signed at end of poem: David Wilk. "Published as a Truck Press Keepsake for friends and associates ... all best wishes from Truck Press"--Colophon. Suggested publication date from dealer.

Coyote's hunger song

Coyote's hunger song

Brown University

Printed on heavy red paper. In lower right corner vignette of winged truck. Type-signed at end of poem: David Wilk. "Published as a Truck Press Keepsake for friends and associates ... all best wishes from Truck Press"--Colophon. Suggested publication date from dealer.

Cow in the sky

Cow in the sky

Brown University

Poetry in eight two-line stanzas printed in red on yellow paper; lower edge deckled. Typesigned at end: Steven Osterlund. Issued in postcard format as "Alternative Press Postcard" No later than 1973 when acquired. Title and first line same.

Cover them over with beautiful flowers: Decoration hymn

By Will M. Carlton [i.e. Carleton] Broadsheet printed on heavy white paper. On verso poem entitled No more the bugle's stirring blast: Memorial Day, beginning: No more the bugle's stirring blast. At end of each poem: Cherry Valley, May 22, 1877.

Cover them over

Cover them over

Brown University

By Will Carleton. Printed in two columns divided by single line. At end of text: Will Carleton will recite this, the Soldiers' Favorite, at the reading at the Opera House, Watertown, Thursday evening, Sept. 20 ... Go and hear the greatest poet in America recite his own works .... Publication date from dealer; Sept. 20 fell on a Thursday in 1866.