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Stereograph of a preacher and a group of singers at a camp meeting, Northampton, Mass., undated

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Location Note

Stereo views - Geo - Massachusetts - Northampton

GUSN

GUSN-175758

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Description

A preacher stands at the pulpit in the tabernacle on the grounds of a camp meeting in Northampton, Massachusetts. A quotation from the second book of Corinthians, chapter six, verse two is inscribed on the back wall: "Now is the accepted time". A group of women and men, who are probably singers or a choir, sit on the dais and the stairs leading to it. Pews are arranged around the chapel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pulpits
tabernacles (liturgical containers)
tents (portable buildings)
preachers
singers
pews
campgrounds
events
stereographs
photographs

Inscription

View of the preacher's stand & singers at the Northampton M.E. campground (handwritten)
Mrs. Geo. F. Smith, Williamsburg, Mass. (handwritten)

Physical Description

1 stereograph ; 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1931-02-28

Reference Code

PC001.04.01.USMA.1300.0010.001

Places

Northampton (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Goldsmith & Lazelle Photographers (Springfield, Mass.) (Photographic studio)

Material Type

stereographs
photographs

Subjects

Camp meetings

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Stereo views - Geo - Massachusetts - Northampton

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