Andrews, Edward Deming, 1894-1964

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Edward Deming Andrews (6 March 1894-13 June 1964) was, by the time of his death, the leading authority on the Shakers.

Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was educated at Amherst College (BA, 1916) and Yale University (Ph.D., 1930). He married Faith Elizabeth Young of Pittsfield in 1921. Together, the Andrews collected Shaker manuscripts, publications and artifacts. They authored many works on the Shakers, and advised museums and foundations on Shaker affairs. At his death, Andrews was survived by his wife, 2 children, and five grandchildren.

From the description of Memorial Shaker collection, 1782-1982. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122406185

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referencedIn Aaron Copland Collection, 1841-1991, (bulk 1911-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Andrews, Edward Deming, 1894-1964. Correspondence to Van Wyck Brooks, 1942. University of Pennsylvania Library
creatorOf Andrews, Edward Deming, 1894-1964. Memorial Shaker collection, 1782-1982. Winterthur Library
referencedIn Beede, Carl Greenleaf. Papers, 1927-1949. Winterthur Library
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associatedWith Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 person
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Birth 1894-03-06

Death 1964-06-13

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