New Harmony (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Founded by German Pietist religious leader, George Rapp in 1814; sold to Robert Owen in 1825, and established as a Utopian communistic colony; internal discord resulted in breakup of colony in 1828; noted for nearby Angel Mounds, an ancient site. (Information from Art and Architecture Thesaurus.)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
New Harmony collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 145
Scope and Contents
The New Harmony collection contains materials from and information related to the New Harmony community in Southern Indiana and the family of Robert Owen, one of its leaders. The collection includes correspondence, newspapers, illustrations, maps, pamphlets, and historical research about New Harmony.
Dates:
1820-1980s