To the soldiers and freemen of the South
Brown University
Printed in blue ink, in two columns divided by double line. Illustration of cannon and flag with 9 stars and 3 stripes.
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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To the public!: The bearer has lost his eyesight
Brown University
Within double rule. Subtitle continues: He is a man of family, and not wishing to becme a burden to the public he takes this method of getting a livelihood. He sells them at any price. Poem in six four-line stanzas. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
To the public!: The bearer has lost his eyesight
Brown University
Within border of type ornament sections with ornamental corners. Subtitle continues: He is a man of family, and not wishing to become a burden to the public, he takes this method of getting a livelihood. He sells them at any price. Poem in six four-line stanzas. At end of text below rule, below lower border: Bartlett & Hosford, Steam Printers, over Boylston Market. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
To the public: Lines
Brown University
composed by Mrs. Nancy J. Smith, a poor blind woman. Poem, in 12 stanzas. An appeal for charity. At head of text, quotation: "Inasmuch as ye have done it ...". Printed area: 23.2 x 6.8 cm. First line: When Christ was walking on the earth.
To the public
Brown University
Within single line border with ornamental corners. At end of text: H.L. Canedy, No. 5, Canal Street, Bellows Falls, Vt.
To the public
Brown University
At head of text: The bearer, having lost his eyesignt, and not wishing to become a burden to the public, takes this method of gaining a livelihood, and most respectfully craves your patronage. Please buy my appeal! Poem in seven eight-line stanzas entitled: The blind man's appeal. To be sung to the tune: Auld lang syne. At end of text below rule: Price, five cents. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
To the President
Brown University
Processed copy. Poem in six four-line stanzas. At end of text: A soldier wrote this, he is now on an island in the Pacific Ocean fighting the Japs. Suggested publication date from stamp "Rec'd Oct 21 1943" on Brown University copy.
To the opposing priest
Brown University
Boadsheet printed in two columns divided by single line. Poem in 44 four-line stanzas. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
To the men of the Disarmament Conference
Brown University
Poem, issued as a Christmas greeting. On cover: 1940 [sprig of holly] Dear Friends: What could be more suited for these troublous, fateful times .. At end of text: Leslie Pinckney Hill (in the Federal Council Bulletin) French fold; printed on double leaves. Printed in green on beige paper; p. [4] blank. First line: Take up the Words of Jesus.
To the memory of S.W. Aldrich
Brown University
At end of text: May 27, 1841. F.M.A. WIthin border of type ornaments.
To the memory of Paul Laurence Dunbar: a tribute
Brown University
In verse. Caption title (on p. 3) Title on p. [1]: A tribute; enclosed within wreath design. At end of text: Olivia Ward Bush. (Copyrighted 1906.) Printed within single line border of bluish-green card stock; portrait of author on p. [2]; p. [4] blank.
To the memory of Paul Laurence Dunbar: a tribute
Brown University
In verse. Caption title (on p. 3) Title on p. [1]: A tribute; enclosed within wreath design. At end of text: Olivia Ward Bush. (Copyrighted 1906.) Printed within single line border of bluish-green card stock; portrait of author on p. [2]; p. [4] blank.
To the memory of Paul Laurence Dunbar: a tribute
Brown University
In verse. Caption title (on p. 3) Title on p. [1]: A tribute; enclosed within wreath design. At end of text: Olivia Ward Bush. (Copyrighted 1906.) Printed within single line border of bluish-green card stock; portrait of author on p. [2]; p. [4] blank.
To the memory of our country's defenders: these services are dedicated by Everett Peabody Encampment, Post 108, G.A.R
Brown University
Within ornamental borders on each page; borders on pages [2] and [3] same. "May 30, 1873." Programme of exercises at Harmony, Union and Byfield Cemeteries and at the South Church, with names of soldiers whose graves will be decorated and of the soldiers buried in distant or unknown graves. Includes text of two hymns.
To the memory of our country's defenders: these services are dedicated by Everett Peabody Encampment, Post 108, G.A.R
Brown University
Within ornamental borders on each page; borders on pages [2] and [3] same. "May 30, 1873." Programme of exercises at Harmony, Union and Byfield Cemeteries and at the South Church, with names of soldiers whose graves will be decorated and of the soldiers buried in distant or unknown graves. Includes text of two hymns.
To the memory of Olive Bonney: died Mar. 14, 1901 aged 90 years
Brown University
Memorial card printed in gold and silver on heavy black pasteboard; text in gold. At center of title gold ornament with cherub head; at center of subtitle silver cross in crown, surrounded by rays; text of poem within gold outline of fringed curtain hanging from rod. Poem in eight lines.
Memorial card printed in gold and silver on heavy black pasteboard; text in gold. At center of title gold ornament with cherub head; at center of subtitle silver cross in crown, surrounded by rays; text of poem within gold outline of fringed curtain hanging from rod. Poem in eight lines.
To the memory of Mrs. Levi Hull
Brown University
Printed in gilt and silver on black.
To the memory of Mrs. Henry Lawton
Brown University
Printed in gilt and silver on black.
To the memory of Mrs. H.F. Dane
Brown University
Composed by her daughter. Within ornamental border with crossed corners. Poem in eight numbered four-line stanzas. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
At head of text: By a friend. The memory of the Just is blessed .. First line: Sarah has gone! O yes, 'tis true.
To the memory of Maxey D. Boston, of Savannah, Ga
Brown University
Separated. Sticker of Confederate flag with "Our Flag" at head of text. At head of text: A Private of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry .. At end of text: Z.N.W. First line: What fitter place to die, than on the plain.
To the memory of Harriet N. Seaver, who died at Holden, Mass., July 21, 1851: Age 10 years 5 mo's 2 days
Brown University
Within border of type ornament sections. Poem in ten four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end, in brackets: [By a friend, C. A. H.]
To the memory of Harriet N. Seaver, who died at Holden, Mass., July 21, 1851: Age 10 years 5 mo's 2 days
Brown University
Within border of type ornament sections. Poem in ten four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end, in brackets: [By a friend, C. A. H.]
To the memory of Elizabeth Antoinette Hebberd Furman. June 10, 1828 - October 19, 1916: composed in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Lake View, New Jersey
Brown University
Pages [2,4] blank.
To the memory of departed worth
Brown University
Within border of type ornaments. At end of text: Composed on hearing of the death of Wm. Sutton, late of New York. By Pheabe Whitings, of Darien, State of Connecticut.
To the memory of departed worth
Brown University
Within border of type ornaments. At end of text: Composed on hearing of the death of Wm. Sutton, late of New York. By Pheabe Whitings, of Darien, State of Connecticut.
To the memory of departed worth
Brown University
Within border of type ornaments. At end of text: Composed on hearing of the death of Wm. Sutton, late of New York. By Pheabe Whitings, of Darien, State of Connecticut.
To the memory of Booker T. Washington
Brown University
Within ornamental border.