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Elizabeth McEwen Shields
1879 - 1962 Person Name: Elizabeth McE. Shields Composer of "[Thank you, Father, for the sky]" in Children's Hymnal Shields, Elizabeth McEwen. (Camden, South Carolina, September 22, 1879--May 5, 1962, Asheville, North Carolina). She was named for her grandmother, Elizabeth McEwen of South Carolina. Director, Children's Work of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education; Chair, children's section of what is now known as the National Council of Churches. Published many books for children, including Junior Hymns and Songs and Worship and Conduct Songs.
--Tina Schneider, from information in the DNAH Archives, which includes correspondence from Elizabeth McEwen Shield's sister.
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Myrtle Williamson
1898 - 1958 Author of "Thank You, Father" in Children's Hymnal Williamson, Myrtle, 1898-1958; spent five years as a Presbyterian home missionary in the mountains of North Carolina and six years in Christian education in Texas; director of religious education at First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, Tenn., and Peace Memorial Church, Clearwater, Fla.; director of Christian activities and professor of Bible, Stillman College (1948-1958); and author of numerous articles, poems, and hymns; b. 1898; d. 1958
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