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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Campaign song for General Scott

Campaign song for General Scott

Brown University

By M.W. Wilson. To be sung to the tune: Victory. Text of song in 14 four-line stanzas with two-line chorus beginning: Hurra then, hurra then, hurra.

Campaign song for General Scott

Campaign song for General Scott

Brown University

By M.W. Wilson. To be sung to the tune: Victory. Text of song in 14 four-line stanzas with two-line chorus beginning: Hurra then, hurra then, hurra.

Campaign song for General Scott

Campaign song for General Scott

Brown University

By M.W. Wilson. To be sung to the tune: Victory. Text of song in 14 four-line stanzas with two-line chorus beginning: Hurra then, hurra then, hurra.

Campaign song

Campaign song

Brown University

Within border of type ornament sections. Text of song in six four-lie stanzas Mentions of "brave Hancock" with Garfield as his opponent indicate the presidential election of 1880 Hay Broadsides copy: Fold traces; pencil notation of verso "Probably issued in or near Frederick, Md."

Campaign song

Campaign song

Brown University

At head of text: To be sung to the music of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"

Campaign song

Campaign song

Brown University

Within border of type ornament sections. Text of song in six four-lie stanzas Mentions of "brave Hancock" with Garfield as his opponent indicate the presidential election of 1880 Hay Broadsides copy: Fold traces; pencil notation of verso "Probably issued in or near Frederick, Md."

Campaign song

Campaign song

Brown University

Calls for election of Bryan and Stevenson against McKinley. Calls for election of Bryan and Stevenson against McKinley. By J.R. Winters. Poem in four eight-line stanzas with four-line refrain.

Campaign song

Campaign song

Brown University

To be sung to the tune: Lauriger Horatius. Poetry in four numbered four-line stanzas with chorus, beginning: Shake the old blue banner out, printed in gold within border of type ornaments. Author's name not given on piece. Dated because of other broadsides with same border, etc., concerned with Brothers of Unity, published by Holmes in 1856.

Campaign of the 96 Ill. Volunteer Infantry

Campaign of the 96 Ill. Volunteer Infantry

Brown University

Within border of type ornament sections. Poem in 12 four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end: William W. Jellison, Co. E. 96th Ill. Vol. I. Camp at Cleveland, Tenn., April 17, 1864. Original dimensions not known.

Campaign of the 96 Ill. Volunteer Infantry

Campaign of the 96 Ill. Volunteer Infantry

Brown University

Within border of type ornament sections. Poem in 12 four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end: William W. Jellison, Co. E. 96th Ill. Vol. I. Camp at Cleveland, Tenn., April 17, 1864. Original dimensions not known.

Campaign of the 96 Ill. Volunteer Infantry

Campaign of the 96 Ill. Volunteer Infantry

Brown University

Within border of type ornament sections. Poem in 12 four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end: William W. Jellison, Co. E. 96th Ill. Vol. I. Camp at Cleveland, Tenn., April 17, 1864. Original dimensions not known.

Camp Devens own original parody: "Up in Ayer"

Camp Devens own original parody: "Up in Ayer"

Brown University

by Bernard J. Satz, Depot Brigade Band. Issued in postcard format. To be sung to the tune: Over there. Poem superimposed on caricature of Jewish father and son, drawn as civilian and recruit.

Camp and community songs

Camp and community songs

Brown University

Includes text of eight numbered songs, beginning with God save the king. Possibly published in Canada, since God save the king is the first song and The star spangled banner the last. Suggested range of publication dates because of inclusion of First World War song Keep the home fires burning.

Camera

Camera

Brown University

Handmade holiday card. Handmade holiday card. Poetry in red typescript on white red-edged paper. Caption title. Page [4] blank. On page [1]: Christmas and New Year greetings. Colored stamp of angel affixed to page [2]. Author's manuscript signature dated "1939" at end of poem. The author lived in Rhode Island at time of date supplied by author.

Camera

Camera

Brown University

Handmade holiday card. Handmade holiday card. Poetry in red typescript on white red-edged paper. Caption title. Page [4] blank. On page [1]: Christmas and New Year greetings. Colored stamp of angel affixed to page [2]. Author's manuscript signature dated "1939" at end of poem. The author lived in Rhode Island at time of date supplied by author.

Cambridge Y.W.C.A. 1891

Cambridge Y.W.C.A. 1891

Brown University

Broadsheet; one hymn on each side. Author of Invitation from ms. notation on Brown University copy.

Calvin Coolidge is a man

Calvin Coolidge is a man

Brown University

Text of three campaign songs. To be sung to the tunes: Battle hymn of the republic, Barney Google and Yes, we have no bananas. Place of publication from printer's union label in lower right corner. Publication date from internal evidence.

Calvary's crimson rose

Calvary's crimson rose

Brown University

Contains on pages [2] and [3] program of Sunday services on November 24, 1935 and announcements of events throughout week.