Ephrata Cloister manuscript collection, 1747-1800
Collection context
- Creator:
- Ephrata Cloister
- Extent:
- 2 Linear Feet (12 volumes)
- Language:
- English , German .
- Scope and content:
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Printed books and music manuscripts of the Ephrata Cloister. Manuscripts 1-6 are printed books by Johan Conrad Beissel (1690-1768) some with manuscript musical notation. Manuscripts 7-12 are volumes of manuscript musical notation of melodies for hymn texts in various printed books. Most of this collection relates to Beissel's DAS GESÄNG DER..TURTEL-TAUBE, 1747.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Ephrata Cloister near Lancaster, Pa. was a Protestant religious community of German Seventh Day Baptists, founded ca. 1735.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on site.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu