SVWG: Shaker Village Work Group Collection

Scope and content

This collection contains papers, A/V materials and publications created by the Shaker Village Work Group, along with the personal papers of the founder Jerome Count. A related collection is a group of hymnals given by Robert and Viola Opdahl, who were music directors at the camp from 1950-1955.

Arrangement

Series 1: Jerome Count Personal Papers. Series 2: Jerome Count Research Materials. Series 3: Manuscripts Series 4: Shaker Village Work Group

Historical notes

The Shaker Village Work Group was a summer camp for teenagers which operated from 1947 until 1973. The camp was founded and run by Jerome and Sybil Count, who purchased the buildings and property of the Mount Lebanon South and West Families in 1946. The summer camp was a co-ed venture for children from 12-14. The campers, known as "villagers," lived and worked in original Shaker dwellings, created early American crafts, operated a camp store, and conducted tours for visitors.

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