Belden, Franklin Edson ("Frank"), 1858-1945
Person
Dates
- Existence: March 21,1858 to December 22, 1945
Franklin E Belden (1858-1945) was a publishing house worker, song writer, and a nephew of Ellen G. White. He wrote hundreds of songs and hymns, in most cases both words and music. In partnerships with Edwin Barnes, Belden was the musical editor of Hymns and Tunes published in 1886. Later he compiled the popular Christ in Song. He also compiled or edited many other songbooks. In the early 1900s conflicts arouse related to songbook publishing which eventually led to his separation from the church in 1907.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Franklin E. Belden Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 225
Content Description
This collection consists of mostly hand-written correspondence by, to, and about Frank E. Belden. Correspondents include George W. Amadon, Arthur G. Daniels, Stephen N. Haskell, Sara McEnterfer, Ellen G. White, W. C. White and others.
Dates:
1882 - 1942
Franklin E. Belden Collection
Accession
Identifier: Collection 225