Solomon DeLong (February 8, 1849 – February 2, 1925) was an American Pennsylvania Dutch language writer and journalist.
Solomon DeLong | |
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| Born | February 8, 1849 Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1925 (aged 75) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Pen name | Obediah Grouthomel |
| Occupation | Journalist and writer |
| Notable works | Provided the Pennsylvania German language translation of Clement Clarke Moore's poem A Visit from St. Nicholas (also known as The Night before Christmas) |
Early life
editDeLong was born in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania.
Career
editDeLong was a teacher and businessman. For 12 years, he was the Pennsylvania Dutch language columnist for The Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he wrote under the pen name Obediah Grouthomel.[1]
DeLong provided the Pennsylvania Dutch language translation of Clement Clarke Moore's poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas", also known as "The Night before Christmas". The Pennsylvania Dutch language translation of the poem was first printed in The Morning Call on December 24, 1920.[2]
Death
editDeLong died on February 25, 1925, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at age 75.
References
edit- ^ "Pumpernickle Bill". Time. 1937-08-09. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
- ^ Zimmerman, Thomas C.; Solomon DeLong (2005). The Night Before Christmas; Pennsylvania Dutch and English. Ed. Tintenfaß. p. 18. ISBN 3-937467-14-9.