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In Days of Old in Palestine

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields Appears in 2 hymnals
In Days of Old in Palestine

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[In days of old in Palestine]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Elda Flett Baker Incipit: 33216 12314 32624 Used With Text: In Days of Old in Palestine
[In days of old in Palestine]

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In Days of Old in Palestine

Author: Elizabeth McE. Shields Hymnal: Junior Hymns and Songs #85 (1927) Languages: English Tune Title: [In days of old in Palestine]
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In Days of Old in Palestine

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields Hymnal: Junior Hymns and Songs #d42 (1938) Languages: English
In Days of Old in Palestine

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Elizabeth McEwen Shields

1879 - 1962 Person Name: Elizabeth M. Shields Author of "In Days of Old in Palestine" 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.
Elizabeth McEwen Shields

Elda Flett Baker

Composer of "[In days of old in Palestine]" in Junior Hymns and Songs
Elda Flett Baker
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