Performance and Entertainment

Digital collections that fall within the John Hay Library’s Performance and Entertainment STRATEGIC COLLECTING DIRECTION. Here you will find digitized materials that document the history and creative process of performing arts and provides a window into public life and popular entertainment in the Americas through plays, dance, film, music, photography, and pornography.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

The spoilt child

The spoilt child

Brown University

First line: Come all ye jolly sportsmen now, and listen unto me.

The spirit of the U.S.A.: (l'esprit des Etats-Unis)

translated by Louis La Pierre ; [words and music by] Emil Edouard ; American arr. by Chas. Miller. March for voice and piano. English and French words. Caption title. Dedicated to: the American forces in France. Holograph (photocopy) of first page of manuscript of original song: p. [4] Cover illustration: photograph of marching soldiers with Gen. John Pershing in the foreground.

The spirit of the U.S.A

The spirit of the U.S.A

Brown University

With medallion portrait of Woodrow Wilson. Printed in red and blue, partially within red and blue double lines.

The spirit of Mt. Washington

Printed on heavy paper. Type-signed at end: Margaret I. Simpson. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.

The spirit of Missouri speaks: (a poem)

by one who loves America. Page [4] blank. At head of text: The mighty Missouri sails to Turkey with the body of the late Turkish ambassador--Associated Press. Suggested publication date from date stamp on Brown University copy.

The spirit of Missouri speaks: (a poem)

by one who loves America. Page [4] blank. At head of text: The mighty Missouri sails to Turkey with the body of the late Turkish ambassador--Associated Press. Suggested publication date from date stamp on Brown University copy.

The spirit of freedom

The spirit of freedom

Brown University

by Stella. Within double-line border with corner ornaments. At head of text: Written for the Soldiers' Relief Fair, at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Feb. 27, 1862. Poem in seven eight- and twelve-line stanzas. Author's full name from dealer.

The spirit of 1861

The spirit of 1861

Brown University

Printed on pink paper within double-line border. Poem in five six-line stanzas. In center of text: C.S.A.

The spirit of 'Sixty-One

By J.H. Whitney. Poetry. Within double-line border. Below title vignette of eagle holding American flag. Imprint continues after author's name: Author of "Ballads for the brave and bereaved," etc. Written for the Soldiers' Reunion, Reedsburg, Wis., August 23 and 24, 1882.

The spirit of '76

The spirit of '76

Brown University

words and music by G. Frederick Bickford ; arr. by Stephen O. Jones. For voice and piano. Caption title. Militia of Mercy information: p. [4] Cover illustration: silhouette of the Spirit of '76, a family, and photograph of a supplicating child.

The spirit of '76

The spirit of '76

Brown University

words and music by G. Frederick Bickford ; arr. by Stephen O. Jones. For voice and piano. Caption title. Militia of Mercy information: p. [4] Cover illustration: silhouette of the Spirit of '76, a family, and photograph of a supplicating child.

The spire

The spire

Brown University

1 broadsheet. At head of text: From "The Valley of Vision."

The spider's eye

The spider's eye

Brown University

Printed in brown on cream paper. Design in upper right corner. Title from first line. Poem in four stanzas of varying length. Imprint information from dealer; suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.

The sovereigns of England

Mnemonic poem lists rulers from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. Mnemonic poem lists rulers from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. Poem in 24 lines. Suggested range of publication dates during reign of Queen Victoria, who is hailed as a living monarch.

The Southrons are coming

Song warns the Yankees of a Southern invasion. Song warns the Yankees of a Southern invasion. Within border of type ornament sections. To be sung to the tune: The camels are coming. Text of song in six four-line stanzas.

The Southern wagon

The Southern wagon

Brown University

Appeal to join seceded states; Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland are mentioned as slow to decide. Appeal to join seceded states; Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland are mentioned as slow to decide. Written by a son of Dixie's land. Within curvilinear border with corner ornaments. To be sung to the tune: Wait for the wagon. Text of song in six four-line stanzas with four-line chorus beginning: Wait for the wagon. Source according to Ellinger, p. 161, the Raleigh Register; no author given. This edition not in Rudolph or Wolf.