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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I shall not cease

I shall not cease

Brown University

Within border of type ornaments. At end of text: "Felix Penne" (John Francis Bursill) First line: 'Tis infamy to die and not be missed.

I see the European headsman

I see the European headsman

Brown University

French fold; printed on double leaves. Printed in green. At head of title on p. [1]: A Christmas greeting from Alice and Rollo Silver 1943.

I say we had best look our times

I say we had best look our times

Brown University

Title from first line. At end of text: Distributed by Charles E. Feinberg to subscribers and friends of the Walt Whitman Review, May 31, 1969.

I say we had best look our times

I say we had best look our times

Brown University

Title from first line. At end of text: Distributed by Charles E. Feinberg to subscribers and friends of the Walt Whitman Review, May 31, 1969.

I say we had best look our times

I say we had best look our times

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Title from first line. At end of text: Distributed by Charles E. Feinberg to subscribers and friends of the Walt Whitman Review, May 31, 1969.

I pray that you'll come back

I pray that you'll come back

Brown University

words and music by Bert and Lester Berry. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for two other songs: p. [6 Cover illustration: photograph of Adele Rolland and cameo photograph of a soldier. First line of text: Hours are full of longing. First line of chorus: Underneath the silv'ry stars.

I oppose

I oppose

Brown University

At end of text: Willie Penmore. Reprinted, by permission ..

I miss Daddy's good-night kiss

I miss Daddy's good-night kiss

Brown University

by Kendis & Brockman. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for other songs: p. [4] Cover illustration: girl holding doll / [rose symbol] Illustrator's name represented by rose symbol on cover.

I may be gone for a long long time

I may be gone for a long long time

Brown University

words by Lew Brown ; music by Albert Von Tilzer. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Sung by: Grace La Rue in musical review, Hithcy-koo. Advertisement for "After you've gone" and another song: p. [4] War slogans: p. [4] Cover illustration: photograph of Grace La Rue; seascape drawing / De Takacs.

I may be gone for a long long time

I may be gone for a long long time

Brown University

words by Lew Brown ; music by Albert Von Tilzer. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Sung by: Grace La Rue in musical review, Hithcy-koo. Advertisement for "After you've gone" and another song: p. [4] War slogans: p. [4] Cover illustration: photograph of Grace La Rue; seascape drawing / De Takacs.

I love's you, 'deed I do my babe

I love's you, 'deed I do my babe

Brown University

written by Paul B. Armstrong For voice and piano Cover title At head of title: Introduced with great success by Miss Mae Raymond Advertisement for other music: p. [6] Cover illustration: photograph of Mae Raymond; drawing of daisies Library's copy inscribed: Sarah E. Wheelright

I love you, ma chérie

I love you, ma chérie

Brown University

Printed in colors on heavy white paper in postcard format; text on recto in brown and green, on verso in black. At head of text caricature of couple. Text and music of song chorus; music by Gus Edwards. Name of author of lyrics not on item. "By permission of Copyright MCMVI by Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co., 1512 Broadway, N.Y."--Colophon. "No. 4600 Music Series"--Verso.

I love you, ma chérie

I love you, ma chérie

Brown University

Printed in colors on heavy white paper in postcard format; text on recto in brown and green, on verso in black. At head of text caricature of couple. Text and music of song chorus; music by Gus Edwards. Name of author of lyrics not on item. "By permission of Copyright MCMVI by Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co., 1512 Broadway, N.Y."--Colophon. "No. 4600 Music Series"--Verso.

I love you old Pike County

I love you old Pike County

Brown University

Within double line border. Advertises Milford and Pike County in Pennsylvania. Caption under photograph of Milford Cliffs on page [1]: I roam through Emerald valleys.

I love you Canada

I love you Canada

Brown University

by Morris Manley and Kenneth McInnis. March for voice and piano. Cover title. Sung by: Mildred Manley. Cover illustration: drawing of map of Canada; photograph of Mildred Manley. Orchestra accompaniment available. Also published for military band.