A. M. Showalter Poem
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
- Showalter, A. M. (Person)
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.
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
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu