The David Allan Weadon Manuscript Collection
Scope and Content
This collection includes published articles by Weadon, course papers written for his doctoral work at Drew University, committee materials on a New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools, committee papers on Princeton University's organ repair project, typescripts of speeches delivered by Weadon, and several of his original musical composition manuscripts, and biographical materials.
Dates
- 1984 - 1993
Language of Materials
English
Access:
There are no special restrictions to the access of this collection. It may be examined by library patrons under the normal rules and conditions of Special Collections.
Preferred Citation
The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The David Allan Weadon Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.
Chronology
- 1956 August 4
- Born, Burlington, North Carolina
- unknown
- Graduated, Master of Arts, Westminster Choir College
- unknown
- Graduated, Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University
- 1980-1982
- Assistant organist, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
- 1982-1995
- C. F. Seabrook Director of Music and Lecturer, Princeton Theological Seminary
- 1983-1987
- Director, Glee Club and Chapel Choir, Princeton University
- 1987-1993
- Organist and Choir Director, Brick Presbyterian Church, New York City
- 1995 December 30
- Died
Biographical Information
David A. Weadon was born in Burlington, North Carolina on August 4, 1956. He was educated at Westminster Choir College and Drew University, where he received his doctorate. Before joining the staff of Princeton Seminary, Dr. Weadon had served on the staff of the Duke University Chapel and as associate organist at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. From 1982 until his death in December of 1995, he was the C.F. Seabrook Director of Music and Lecturer in Church Music at Princeton Theological Seminary. During this time he was also organist and assistant director of the Glee Club and Chapel Choir at Princeton University (1983-1987) and organist and choirmaster at Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City (1987-1993).
Extent
0.3 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Processing Information:
This collection of papers was transferred to the Archives by the Seminary Chapel office in July of 1996. The collection was organized and the original finding aid was written by Raymond D. Cannata, under the direction of William O. Harris, Archivist. Additional materials removed from Chapel office files were added to the collection in August of 1996 and August of 2008. The finding aid was edited by Sarah Seraphin and Daved Anthony Schmidt in May of 2009.
- Title
- The David Allan Weadon Manuscript Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Raymond D. Cannata
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Princeton Theological Seminary. Library. Special Collections Repository
Princeton Theological Seminary
Wright Library
25 Library Place
Princeton NJ 08540 USA
speccoll@ptsem.edu