A. M. Showalter Poem, 1947

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Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
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Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Showalter, A. M.
Abstract:
The collection contains 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.
Language:
The material in the collection in in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], A. M. Showalter Poem, Ms2010-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

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."

Biographical / historical:

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.

External sources:

"About." CPC-ONLINE.ORG - Home. Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Web. 26 Mar. 2010. http://www.cpc-online.org, archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20100324110336/http://www.cpc-online.org/ (See also "CPC's Story." Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Web. 25 APR. 2023. https://www.christiansburgpres.org/cpcs-story.)

Leitch, Monty S. Baptized into One Body: The First 165 Years of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Christiansburg, Va: Board of Trustees, Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 1993. Call number BX9211.C45 L44 1993 Spec Large

Acquisition information:
The A. M. Showalter Poem was purchased by Special Collections in 2010.
Processing information:

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

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard