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

Lines

Lines

Brown University

composed by Mrs. Lucy B. Clough, on reading the soldiers memorial, of Company "K." Second Massachusetts Artillery. Stationed at Fort Norfolk, Va. Air: Mother is the battle over. Within border of type ornaments printed in two columns divided by double lines.

Lines

Lines

Brown University

composed by Eliza M. Fuller, a blind girl. Within border of type ornaments.

Lines

Lines

Brown University

composed by John Costin Eames, of Providence. A reformed drunkard. Poetry. Within border of type ornaments. Date from appearance of item and because Eames published in the 1840's. Two temperance poems.

Lines

Lines

Brown University

by M.M. Moore. Within border of type ornament sections. Author statement continues: Who lost his sight in the mines of California, in 1857--sight partially restored after a series of operations, in Wills' Hospital, in this city, during the past year. I now "see men as trees walking." Philadelphia, 1861. Poem in eleven four-line stanzas.

Lines

Lines

Brown University

Describes death of former soldier from effects of illness acquired in Union army. Describes death of former soldier from effects of illness acquired in Union army. from the pen of Lucy A. Sherman, suggested by the death of her cousin, Edward F. Sherman, Feb. 23rd, 1864. Printed in two columns divided by curvilinear line. To be sung to the tune: Annie Lisle. Poem in nine eight-line stanzas with four-line chorus beginning: Weep father, mother, sister, or, Weep soldiers, for a comrade. At end of text: Wales, March 28th, 1864. There are towns called Wales in several states.

Line up for Uncle Sam

Line up for Uncle Sam

Brown University

At head of text: Dedicated to The American Woman's League for Self-Defense and Preparedness.

Lindy does you love me?:: song and refrain

words by Dan W. Quinn; music by J. Alex Silberberg; [arr. by G.M. Rosenberg] For voice and piano Cover title "Written for and sung with great success by The Country Sport Co." Advertisements for other songs: p. 3-[6] Cover illustration: photograph of Peter F. Dailey

Lincoln's grave

Lincoln's grave

Brown University

words and music by Isaiah W. Gougler. Words to verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5 For medium voice and piano. Cover title. Pl. no.: 6135.

Lincoln's grand march

Lincoln's grand march

Brown University

composed by F.W. Rauch. For piano. Cover title. Also published in an ed. for brass band. Pl. no.: 131-4.

Lincoln's funeral march

Lincoln's funeral march

Brown University

For piano Caption title Composed & dedicated to the memory of the pure & noble patriot Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the U.S. Cover illustration includes portrait of Lincoln and American flag draped in black streamers

Lincoln's dying refrain

Lincoln's dying refrain

Brown University

composed by M.B. Ladd. For piano. Decorative t.p. / Geo. F. Swain. Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "Porter." "To the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who died a martyr to the cause of freedom." Verse on t.p.: Toll O mournfully the bell, Chant the dirge and ring the knell, Let it throb and rise and swell, Up to heaven, up to the goal, Of our martyred patriot's soul.

Lincoln: the man

Lincoln: the man

Brown University

Poem in eight four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end of text: "Navdy" Author's name from ms. signature on Brown University copy. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence and accession date of Brown University copy. "Navdy" may be an anagram for "Vandy" as a nickname for "Vanderbilt."

Lincoln-Union-victory: march

"Respectfully dedicated to his excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States"--Cover For piano

Lincoln schottisch

Lincoln schottisch

Brown University

composed by D.C. Roberts. For piano. Caption title. "Gems of the ball room"--Cover.

Lincoln quick step: op. 1209

Ch. Grobe. For piano. Caption title. "Dedicated to the Hon. Abraham Lincoln"--Cover. Poem at caption. Pl. no.: 8082.4. Cover illustration features portrait of Lincoln as well as tools and scenes from his early life.

Lincoln quick step: op. 1209

Ch. Grobe. For piano. Caption title. "Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States"--Cover. Poem at caption. Pl. no.: 8083.4.

Lincoln polka

Lincoln polka

Brown University

Sheet music cover with portrait of Lincoln; Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co., Lith. Cin. O.

Lincoln memorial song

Lincoln memorial song

Brown University

At head of title: "To those who honour his memory" Cover illustration is framed portrait of Lincoln For voice and piano or organ

Lincoln lies sleeping

Lincoln lies sleeping

Brown University

by Nathan Upham. Poetry, without music, in four four-line stanzas with chorus. To be sung to the tune: Under the willow. Printed area measures: 17.1 x 8.2 cm. Advertising below rule in lower margin: Johnson, Song Publisher, 7 North Tenth St., Philad'a. We have reduced our wholesale prices of songs. Small portrait cut of Lincoln at head of text. Entered under title rather than author.