Melburn and Lida Odom Collection of Gospel and Shape Note Singing Books

Collection Summary

Title	Melburn and Lida Odom Collection of Gospel and Shape Note Singing Books
Span Dates	1904-1964
Accession Number	2011-044
Acquisition:	Dr. William Steve Lang and his wife, Deborah (Odom) Lang, Furman alumni
Extent	1.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language	English
Processing History	Julia A. Cowart created the finding aid in 2020.
Collection Summary	Gospel and Shape Note Singing Books, 83 pieces
	Melburn Smith (1915-1965) and Lila (Grubbs) Odom (1923-2003) were lifelong residents of Taylors, SC. They directed and performed as singers, choir directors, and organists in the Greenville area from the 1940's until their deaths.