American Broadsides collection

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Location

Music Division

Extent

• 47 linear ft. (ca. 3,000 items in 49 boxes)

Scope/Contents Note

The American broadsides collection is a synthetic collection comprised of many gifts and purchases originating from various sources.

Biographical/Historical Note

Broadsides contain printed lyrics of popular songs withoutmusic. They were very popular in the United States after 1850 and from popularity by the onset of the 20th century.

Controlled Access Terms

• Songs -- United States -- 19th century -- Texts.
• Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century.

Additional Creator Name

• American Music Collection.