Box 2

Scope and Contents

Illustrated journal.

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of illustrated journal

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series documents some of the activities of everyday Shaker life (and death) through historical manuscripts, photographs and ephemera, as well as later writings and postcards. Of the manuscripts handed down among the Shakers, perhaps the most unique is the bound "obituary journal." A label affixed to the inside front cover carries the name of "Mary Whitcher," suggesting that the volume belonged to her at one time. Whitcher was the granddaughter of Benjamin Whitcher, who joined the...

Scope and Contents

Includes index by Irene Zieget.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Like a remarkable counterbalance to their ecstatic forms of worship is the meticulous, delicate and decorative style in which the Shakers recorded their spiritual blessing and songs. The manifestations, cards of love and hymns that comprise this series exemplify this distinctive Shaker style. Those of note are described below. The descriptions make reference to the Shaker understanding of God and other heavenly entities, including the founders of the Shaker faith. (See the Historical Note...

Scope and Contents

Includes undated index.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Like a remarkable counterbalance to their ecstatic forms of worship is the meticulous, delicate and decorative style in which the Shakers recorded their spiritual blessing and songs. The manifestations, cards of love and hymns that comprise this series exemplify this distinctive Shaker style. Those of note are described below. The descriptions make reference to the Shaker understanding of God and other heavenly entities, including the founders of the Shaker faith. (See the Historical Note...