Shaker collection, 1792-1937 [i. e. 1942]
Subtitle: records of United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing
By: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division
Contributors: Wolfskill, Mary M.; Library of Congress. MSS (16,790)
Publisher: Library of Congress, Photoduplication Service
Published: 1792
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Format: [microform] :
Number of pages: 500
Subjects: Sources; History; Archives; Shakers; Library of Congress. Manuscript Division; Library of Congress
Other titles: Records of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.
Notes: Microfilm.

A collection of records from various Shaker communities, consisting of correspondence, covenants, diaries, financial and legal papers, hymns, church orders, poetry, inspirational writings, drawings, essays, biographical and historical sketches, memoirs, registers, clippings, etc.

Register and index to the collection at beginning of reel 1.  Prepared by Mary Margaret Wolfskill.

In 4 containers (27 cm.)

The major portion of the collection was organized in 1937-1938. The collection was completed in 1942 and arranged for filming in 1976.