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A. M. Showalter Poem

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-019

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a poem written by A. M. Showalter, called, "An Ode to My Hometown Church Where I Belong." It is dedicated to Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and features a picture of the church.

The poem is written in rhymed couplets and the first couplet reads: "There's a BEAUTIFUL CHURCH, Quite ancient & Old / Established by men, Courageous and BOLD."

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1947

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Historical Information

Christiansburg Presbyterian Church was founded on October 9, 1827 with a charter membership of 41 people and no building to call its own. However in 1853, the present sanctuary was built. At the time this poem was written, James M. Gregory was the church's pastor.

"About." CPC-ONLINE.ORG - Home. Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Web. 26 Mar. 2010. http://www.cpc-online.org

Leitch, Monty S. Baptized into One Body: The First 165 Years of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Christiansburg, Va: Board of Trustees, Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 1993.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A Poem written by A.M Showalter entitled, "An Ode to My Hometown Church Where I Belong," ca. 1947. The poem is dedicated to Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, uses rhymed couplets, and features a picture of the church.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Acquisition Information

The A. M. Showalter Poem was purchased by Special Collections in 2010.

Related Material

A History of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church by Ellison A. Smith

Related Material

Baptized Into One Body: The First 165 Years of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church by Monty S. Leitch

Related Material

Christiansburg Presbyterian Church: A Review of Her First Hundred Years: a Paper by Hunter J. Phlegar

Related Material

Christiansburg Presbyterian Minute Book (Ms84-179)

General Physical Description note

: 1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement and description of the A. M. Showalter Poem commenced and was completed in March, 2010.

Title
A Guide to the A. M. Showalter Poem, ca. 1947
Status
Completed
Author
Julia Viets
Date
© 2010 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308