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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], A. M. Showalter Poem, Ms2010-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The A. M. Showalter Poem was purchased by Special Collections in 2010.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the A. M. Showalter Poem commenced and was completed in March 2010.

Administrative History

Christiansburg Presbyterian Church was founded on October 9, 1827 with a charter membership of 41 people and no building to call its own. However in 1853, the present sanctuary was built. At the time this poem was written, James M. Gregory was the church's pastor.

External sources:

"About." CPC-ONLINE.ORG - Home. Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Web. 26 Mar. 2010. http://www.cpc-online.org, archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20100324110336/http://www.cpc-online.org/ (See also "CPC's Story." Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Web. 25 APR. 2023. https://www.christiansburgpres.org/cpcs-story .)

Leitch, Monty S. Baptized into One Body: The First 165 Years of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Christiansburg, Va: Board of Trustees, Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 1993. Call number BX9211.C45 L44 1993 Spec Large

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a poem written by A. M. Showalter, called, "An Ode to My Hometown Church Where I Belong." It is dedicated to Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and features a picture of the church.

The poem is written in rhymed couplets and the first couplet reads: "There's a BEAUTIFUL CHURCH, Quite ancient & Old / Established by men, Courageous and BOLD."

Related Material

See the following materials, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:

Christiansburg Presbyterian Church Minute Book, Ms1984-179

Smyth, Ellison A., A history of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church : its first 150 years . Blacksburg, Va. : [publisher not identified], 1982. Call number BX9211.B55 B43 1982 Spec Large

Leitch, Monty S. Baptized into One Body: The First 165 Years of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Christiansburg, Va: Board of Trustees, Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 1993. Call number BX9211.C45 L44 1993 Spec Large

Phlegar, Hunter J. Christiansburg Presbyterian Church: A Review of Her First Hundred Years: a Paper . [Christiansburg, Va.] : [Christiansburg Presbyterian Church], [1927]. Call number BX9211.C45 P45 1927 Spec Large

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Montgomery County (Va.)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the A. M. Showalter Poem by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).