Solomon DeLong
Solomon DeLong (February 8, 1849-February 2, 1925) 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) |
Early life
DeLong was born in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania.
Career
DeLong 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 German language translation of the poem was first printed in The Morning Call on December 24, 1920.[2]
Death
DeLong died on February 25, 1925 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at age 75.
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.