Eliphalet Oram Lyte

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Eliphalet Oram Lyte (1842 - 1913) was an American teacher and author of grammar and composition textbooks. He is credited as the composer of the tune to the popular song, Row, Row, Row Your Boat in the publication The Franklin Square Song Collection (1881, New York). It is also indicated that he adapted the lyrics, previously published to a different melody.

Lyte was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, taught there in Millersville, Pennsylvania, and died there. Dr. Lyte entered Millersville University PA in 1866 after serving in the Civil War and teaching for two years.^{[citation needed]} He became professor of rhetoric and bookkeeping in 1868 and later a professor of pedagogy and grammar before being named principal.^{[citation needed]} He was associated with the school for 44 years before his resignation due to ill health. Credited for the first building boom at Millersville, he designed and directed the construction of the Science Building (since removed), the Library (currently Biemesderfer Executive Center) and the Gymnasium (now Dutcher Hall). He also oversaw the construction of the Model School, formerly Myers Hall and now Charles and Mary Hash Building.^{[citation needed]}

His textbooks include: