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Elsie Singmaster Lewars Collection

 Collection
Identifier: ULS-MS-046

Scope and Contents

This collection contains manuscripts, biographical information, sheet music, and annotated book owned by Elsie Singmaster Lewars.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1879 - 1958

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Elsie Singmaster (1879-1958) was an award-winning author whose work often ofcused on Pennsylvania-- and specifically the Pennsylvania German population. Singmaster was published in popular magazines and journals of the day such as Ladies Home Journal and 1>Colliers

Extent

1.26 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 7 series: Series 1: Manuscripts, Biographical Files, and Programs Series 2: Sheet Music Series 3: Student Piano Workbooks Series 4: Compilations Series 5: Magazines Series 6: Miscellaneous Series 7: Annotated Book Collection

Related Materials

Photographs of Elsie Singmaster Lewars, Photograph Collection, 4th level, 1893. 1895, 1928, 1948 (2)

"In Tent and Bungalow" by Amy Sadtler Albrecht, edited by Elsie Singmaster, undated. Bound Manuscripts Collection, 3rd Level

Ladies of hanover play written about Women's Missionary Society by Elsie Singmaster ELwars, undated, Seminary Related 4th Level

Letters from Charles H. Livingstone to Elsie Singmaster Lewars, Seminary Related, 4th Level

Letter from Robert Moffat Livingstone to Elsie Lewars, undated

Albrecht, Amy Sadtler, 1857-1942 BD (Lutheran missionary in Hindu Girls’ School, Guntur, India_ • Manuscript for book In Tent and Bungalow with editing by Elsie Singmaster Lewars. 2 copies.

Ladies of Hanover NSR • Play written about the Women's Missionary Society, Typescript, 20 leaves. o Note: Some months later, the original typed copy, signed and with corrections in the author's hand, was discovered - the author was Elsie Singmaster. This copy had 28 leaves. The unsigned copy was placed with the group for which the play was written, the Women's Missionary Society of the West Pennsylvania Synod, in Synod Archives. • Women's Missionary Society of the Synod of West Pennsylvania (1882- • 1932), booklet by Elsie Singmaster Lewars

Livingstone, Charles H. NSR (Nephew of David Livingstone) • Letter, October 28, 1924, handwritten, 2 leaves o From Denver, Colo., to Elsie Singmaster Lewars, Gettysburg, concerning letters he has in which David Livingstone wrote to his sister-in-law who was attempting to trace Robert, his son. Robert had run away at age 18 and joined the Union army under the name Rupert Vincent. • Letter, Jan. 17, 1925, handwritten, 2 leaves o From Denver, Colo., to Elsie Singmaster Lewars, Gettysburg, thanking her for her interest in David and the family. • Letter, June 29, 1935, handwritten, 2 leaves • From Denver, Colo., to Elsie Singmaster Lewars, Gettysburg. He is sending a letter dated June 6, 1865 to her, one from David Livingstone. • Letter, July 8, 1935, handwritten, 2 piece o From Denver, Colo., to Elsie Singmaster Lewars, Gettysburg. He requests that she keep the letter of his uncle since she was so interested in the fate of young Robert. Livingstone, Robert Moffat NSR (Son of David Livingstone) • Papers concerning his service in the Union Army under the assumed name Rupert Vincent. Includes replies to inquiries of Elsie Singmaster Lewars • Typescript, 11 pieces.

Author
Jennifer Ott Updated by Sheila Joy August 2017 Updated by Hillary Christensen November 2018
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Personal Papers and Manuscripts Collection, Seminary Archives, United Lutheran Seminary Library, Gettysburg, PA Repository

Contact:
61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg PA 17325 United States