Ephrata Cloister manuscript collection, 1747-1800

Collection context

Creator:
Ephrata Cloister
Extent:
2 Linear Feet (12 volumes)
Language:
English , German .
Scope and content:

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:

The Ephrata Cloister near Lancaster, Pa. was a Protestant religious community of German Seventh Day Baptists, founded ca. 1735.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on site.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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