<p>Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work c. 1906–1910. 11 1pp. 9 x 6 inches. Illustrated color printed self-wrappers. Half tones; music and lyrics. Some minor erosion to upper wrapper along spine; Very Good.</p> <p>Religious order of service or liturgical celebration for recently arrived immigrants to the United States and those in the church who welcome and support them published by the Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work. The service comprised several hymns here presented with lyrics and music including My Country ‘Tis of Thee America readings from the Bible singing by the school brief addresses and reports a benediction and most notably the “Superintendent’s Words.â€</p> <p>The latter feature is a formal question and answer dialogue between the “Leader†and the “School†on such themes immigration the needs of “foreigners†colportage Sabbath-school work and fundraising to support this outreach: “Rally Day shall be ‘exclusively set aside as a day for special presentation of the great work among foreigners in America…†p7 Half tone illustrations show immigrant children and a “Religious service in the Bohemian language on the immigration pier.â€</p> unknown
<p>Newark N.J.: Newark Wesleyan Institute 1848. 8 pages. Pamphlet. 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches. Pamphlet; removed without wrappers; foxing and staining Good.</p> <p>Presumably unrecorded prospectus for the Newark Wesleyan Institute in Newark New Jersey. The illustrated title-page shows a vignette of the school. The organization of the school was to be accomplished via joint-stock capital and the terms of the scheme are explained. Prospective investors were informed on the final page that the school would be furnished and finished by September 1848.</p> <p>No copies extant in OCLC or at AAS. Not in Felcone. A small handful of related publications appear in OCLC all are rare.</p> unknown
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