War of Words | Harvard Library Exhibit War of Words A Citizen’s Eye View of the Revolution Dunlap Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia, 1776. AC7.Un33D.776d. Gift of Carleton Richmond, 1947. Opens Monday, May 18, 2026 Open to the public Location Edison and Newman Room, Floor 1 Houghton Library Harvard Yard Cambridge, MA 02138 See All Hours Directions to Houghton Library From the first protests against British taxation to the treaty that ended the war, War of Words brings together the posters, pamphlets, newspapers, and images that brought news of the American Revolution to those who lived through it. Curated by John Overholt, Curator of the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson and Early Books and Manuscripts. Planning to visit? Houghton exhibitions are open to all visitors. Please see Harvard Library's Visitor Access Page for the most up-to-date information about visiting the library. Persons with disabilities who would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access, please contact us