Music, "Voices of Another Clime," 1859, Copy, undated
Scope and Contents
Contains the hymn books and music (including photocopies) of George Nelson Allen. Included here are hymn books (6 vols., dated 1846, 1850, 1852, 1854) compiled by Allen for use by the Oberlin Social and Sabbath School (founded in the 1830s by John Jay Shipherd). Other documents include printed music, featuring an undated piece titled "The Ocean Burial" and an 1846 composition (photocopy) titled "Far, Far Away." Materials are arranged alphabetically and thereunder chronologically. Also found here are samples of music printed by Allen for the use of the Oberlin Choir (ca. 1843) and the Musical Union (undated).
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Allen, Caroline Mary Rudd (Person)
- From the Collection: Allen, George Nelson, 1812-1877 (1812-1877) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.01 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
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