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