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.

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Items in this collection

Song of the minute man

Song of the minute man

Brown University

Printed on brown paper. At end of text: This was writ att Boundbruck [i.e. Bound Brook, N.J.] March 13th AD 1777. Copied from MS. in possession of Geo R. Curwen, Esq., and printed to be sold at an Exhibition of Antique Relics, &c., held by the Ladies' Centennial Committee, of Salem, Mass., Dec. 15, 1875.

Song of the free

Song of the free

Brown University

Printed in two columns. Contains 4 songs and doxology. AN on verso: Order of songs at the Exhibition of the Hawes School, So. Boston, August 16th, 1843. First line: We're glad for the blessing.

Song of the First of Arkansas

Song of the First of Arkansas

Brown University

The following song was written by Captain Lindley Miller, of the First Arkansas Colored Regiment. At head of text: The following song was written by Captain Lindley Miller, of the First Arkansas Colored Regiment ....

Song of the De Molays

Song of the De Molays

Brown University

Poem. At head of text, in square brackets: Auld lang syne. At end of text: Dedicated to De Molay Commandery, K.T., of Boston, by J.W. Dadmun, past commander. June 24, 1888. First line of text: Once more as Templars, good and true. First line of chorus: Then fill to Knights of other days.

Song of the De Molays

Song of the De Molays

Brown University

Poem. At head of text, in square brackets: Auld lang syne. At end of text: Dedicated to De Molay Commandery, K.T., of Boston, by J.W. Dadmun, past commander. June 24, 1888. First line of text: Once more as Templars, good and true. First line of chorus: Then fill to Knights of other days.

Song of the De Molays

Song of the De Molays

Brown University

Poem. At head of text, in square brackets: Auld lang syne. At end of text: Dedicated to De Molay Commandery, K.T., of Boston, by J.W. Dadmun, past commander. June 24, 1888. First line of text: Once more as Templars, good and true. First line of chorus: Then fill to Knights of other days.

Song of the Davis sewing machine

Song of the Davis sewing machine

Brown University

Broadsheet advertising card printed in black on heavy white paper. On recto lithograph signed "Roseau" of head of young woman wearing plumed hat above flower-ornamented scroll inscribed: Buy the new high arm "Davis" sewing machine. 158 Tremont St., Boston. On verso poem in six four-line stanzas. Caption title. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.

Song of the blizzard men

Song of the blizzard men

Brown University

At head of title: Presentation inscription by O. Wegelin. At head of text: Dedicated to the survivors of the great blizzard of 1888.

Song of the Baltimore rebels

Song of the Baltimore rebels

Brown University

Describes first Battle of Bull Run and urges men of Baltimore to join Confederate army. Describes first Battle of Bull Run and urges men of Baltimore to join Confederate army. To be sung to the tune: Wait for the wagon. Within ornamental border. Text of song in five four-line stanzas with two-line chorus.

Song of the Bacheler family

Song of the Bacheler family

Brown University

By H.N. Greene. To be sung to the tune: Auld lang syne. At head of text: Sung at the "Second Annual Social Gathering." Text of song in seven eight-line stanzas. At end of text: Hopedale (Vine Cottage), Aug., '66.

Song of the Bacheler family

Song of the Bacheler family

Brown University

By H.N. Greene. To be sung to the tune: Auld lang syne. At head of text: Sung at the "Second Annual Social Gathering." Text of song in seven eight-line stanzas. At end of text: Hopedale (Vine Cottage), Aug., '66.

Song of the 97th P.V.

Song of the 97th P.V.

Brown University

By Taylor Archer, Co. B. Poem about the 97th Pennsylvania volunteers and their commanding officers. Written prior to the regiment's first engagement during the Civil War on June 10th, 1862. Printed on blue paper. Tune: The girl I left behind me.

Song of the 3d Artillery

Song of the 3d Artillery

Brown University

Describes exploits of New York soldiers at Kinston and Goldsboro, N.C. in March, 1865. Describes exploits of New York soldiers at Kinston and Goldsboro, N.C. in March, 1865. Within border of type ornament sections. Text of song in nine four-line stanzas. Not recorded in Wolf, American song sheets.

Song of praise: for John Coltrane's

Song of praise: for John Coltrane's

Brown University

Printed on heavy wheat-colored paper folded vertically; poem on pages [2]-[3] to be read unfolded. At left of alternate title on page [1] reproduction of photograph of saxophone player. Caption title. Typesigned at end of poem: John Sinclair, Detroit, 6.XII.65. For men of good will.

Song of friendship: [poem]

Song of friendship: [poem]

Brown University

On page [1]: Remembrance. George Sterling 1869-1926 with five line poem beginning "O singer, fled afar!" On page [4]: December 1, 1940 ... On this anniversary of the birth of George Sterling, 200 copies were printed by Rudolph Blaettler... Facsimile author autograph. Photograph of death mask of George Sterling tipped in.

Song of friendship: [poem]

Song of friendship: [poem]

Brown University

On page [1]: Remembrance. George Sterling 1869-1926 with five line poem beginning "O singer, fled afar!" On page [4]: December 1, 1940 ... On this anniversary of the birth of George Sterling, 200 copies were printed by Rudolph Blaettler... Facsimile author autograph. Photograph of death mask of George Sterling tipped in.