Elizabeth Birkshire Brothers Sherman, age 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died on July 21. She was a longtime active member of the Central Arkansas AGO chapter and served as Dean from 1970-72. She was organist at various churches in Little Rock, including Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Sherman is survived by two sons, a sister, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
An organ at the Church of the Brethren in Elgin, Illinois has connections to an important figure in early American music publishing and religious life. As it enters its fourth century, it can be counted among the most significant historical organs in America.