Haverford Melody
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a single song titled "Haverford Melody." The song is comprised of 13 1/2 verses in addition to a closing statment by the author. In the left corner of the front page is an alternate title - Ben Hardy's March. The song follows an AABB rhyming scheme, without a chorus or refrain. The primary topic of the Haverford Melody is the punishment of disobedient students by a "council-man," paid by the college to maintain order. The song focuses on a particular incident in which several students refused to go to bed and, instead, caused an "uproar," forcing the author to punish the offending students. The song was likely written about Benjamin (Ben) Hardy, an assistant superintendent of Haverford College.
Dates
- Creation: 1837
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)
Biographical Note
Benjamin Hardy (1808-1886) was the assistant superintendent of Haverford College from 1834 to 1837.
Extent
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains a single song titled "Haverford Melody."
Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically.
Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. John Butler, 1942
Processing Information
Processed by Cullen Worth, completed June, 2024
Topical
- Title
- Haverford Melody
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cullen Worth
- Date
- June, 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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