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Haverford Melody

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-000-017

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

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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