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Title
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EWP 05-2 Yr. 1920' 30's. Brown Hymn Book by Christine Allen
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Description
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This text is not an LCPS record. it is a collection of handwritten hymns and songs found in the archives of the Prosperity Baptist Church, mostly associated with Christmas. The author, Christina Allen, was a local figure in Conklin and the church secretary. The hymn book contains 18 pieces, including well-known compositions by Handel, Verdi, and other composers. Some pieces have historical significance, such as the anthem of the City of Dublin and a patriotic hymn popular among school children in the 1920s and 30s. The book also includes variants of original texts, along with historical information about the authors and songs. Overall, the "Brown Hymn Book" provides insight into the music and cultural context of the time, offering a glimpse into the religious and patriotic sentiments of that era. A summary of the material can be found in the 2023-2024 Edition of the Bulletin of Loudoun County History, found in the Balch Library.
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Tag
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hymns, songs, Christmas, Christina Allen, Prosperity Baptist Church, Handel, Verdi, history, cultural context, religious sentimentSee all items with this value
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Place
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Virginia
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Identifier
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1023906
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Is Version Of
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1023906_EWP_5-2_Brown_Hymn_Book_by_Christine_Allen.pdf
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Is Part Of
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Preservation Records
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Date Created
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8/2/23
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Format
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Pdf Document
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Publisher
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Digitized by Edwin Washington Project
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Rights
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Loudoun County Public Schools
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Language
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English
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Number of Pages
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49