This collection is an extension of the Harris Collection of American Poetry and Plays which is composed of approximately 250,00 volumes of American and Canadian poetry, plays, and vocal music dating from 1609 to the present day. The collection contains works of many well-known and little-known American and Canadian poets and playwrights, from the 18th to the present day.
The ephemera found in this collection was collected by former Harris Collection Curator Rosemary Cullen over a period of about 40 years, and details over 3,100 different publishers and press companies.
The Harris Ephemera Collection is a facet of The Harris Collection of American Poetry and Plays. The Harris Ephemera Collection contains a variety of mixed materials pertaining to poetry and play press and publishers. The ephemera was collected over a span of 30 years by former Harris Curator Rosemary Cullen, and represents items spanning from 1902-2013 (bulk 1960-2013). The types of material in the collection include catalogues, pamphlets, papers, booklets, and flyers. The bulk of the collection is in English with some materials in French, Italian, German, and Spanish. The ephemera in the collection contains brief writings or poems, detailed information about various authors or publishers, publication dates and locations, subscription forms, as well as some correspondence and press releases.
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
The materials are arranged alphabetically by the name of the person or organization.
Harris Ephemera, Ms.2016.008, Brown University Library.
Collected by former Harris Curator, Rosemary Cullen during approximately 1960-2013.