Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Institution
- Keyword
-
- Ash Wednesday (7)
- Ashes (6)
- All story (5)
- Dialect (5)
- Lancaster County (5)
-
- Pennsylvania Dutch (5)
- Campus news (4)
- Entertainment (4)
- Humor magazine (4)
- Pine Needle (4)
- Reading Eagle (4)
- Student publications (4)
- Superstitions (4)
- Berks County (3)
- Lancaster (3)
- Sewing (3)
- Witches (3)
- Almanac (2)
- Amish (2)
- Aprons (2)
- Ascension Day (2)
- Columbia (2)
- Commencement (2)
- Cows (2)
- Education (2)
- Folk cures (2)
- Franklin and Marshall College (2)
- Good Friday (2)
- Humor (2)
- Lancaster New Era (2)
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 30 of 37
Full-Text Articles in American Studies
Letter From Herbert Hummel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 29, 1948, Herbert Hummel
Letter From Herbert Hummel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 29, 1948, Herbert Hummel
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Herbert Hummel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 29, 1948. Within, Hummel writes to provide Shoemaker with a few old folk beliefs he learned from his grandfather in Bernville, Pennsylvania. Topics range from witches and sewing to beliefs surrounding Christmas and whistling on Sundays.
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 18, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 18, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 18, 1948. Within, Gruber lists various beliefs and superstitions that can be found within Berks County, Pennsylvania, ranging from signs of good luck to omens of death and misfortune. Gruber also inquires about a verse called "Die Schnitzel Bunk" and hopes that Shoemaker will be able to visit and view his diary and scrapbooks.
Letter From Anna W. Frey To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 16, 1948, Anna W. Frey
Letter From Anna W. Frey To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 16, 1948, Anna W. Frey
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Anna W. Frey addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 16, 1948. Within, Frey writes about her Pennsylvania Dutch upbringing, detailing various aspects she remembers including a custom surrounding Ascension Day where you cannot work.
Letter From A. Miriam Herr To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 20, 1948, A. Miriam Herr
Letter From A. Miriam Herr To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 20, 1948, A. Miriam Herr
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mrs. Leslie H. Shannon (A. Miriam Herr) addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 20, 1948. Within, Herr writes to respond to Shoemaker's question on a favorite "all" story. Herr details her encounter with an Amish man while buying blackberries at a market stall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Letter From Helen D. Witmer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 17, 1948, Helen D. Witmer
Letter From Helen D. Witmer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 17, 1948, Helen D. Witmer
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Helen D. Witmer addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 17, 1948. Within, Witmer details her favorite "all" story about asking for directions in Columbia, Pennsylvania. She also details her family's experiences growing up with Pennsylvania Dutch expressions and suggests Shoemaker look into the use of the word "wonderful" by people in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County "Sayings", Unknown Author
Lancaster County "Sayings", Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed set of Lancaster County sayings and folk beliefs by an unknown author, dated November 16, 1948. Within, beliefs pertaining to luck and folk cures for various ailments are detailed.
Letter From Charles Ezra Bowman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 12, 1948, Charles E. Bowman
Letter From Charles Ezra Bowman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 12, 1948, Charles E. Bowman
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Charles Ezra Bowman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 12, 1948. Within, Bowman provides his contribution to Shoemaker's request about favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories.
Letter From Mrs. E. H. Mull To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, Mrs. E. H. Mull
Letter From Mrs. E. H. Mull To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, Mrs. E. H. Mull
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Mrs. E. H. Mull addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 11, 1948. Within, Mull recalls her favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" story, detailing the exasperated words from a neighbor towards her sons at meal time.
Letter From O. S. Sprout To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, O. S. Sprout
Letter From O. S. Sprout To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, O. S. Sprout
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from O. S. Sprout addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 11, 1948. Within, Sprout details two separate Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories, one occurring between an Amish son and father and the other regarding an off-duty train operator. Sprout also seeks information on the value of a book printed in German.
Letter From H. A. Shawalter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 9, 1948, H. A. Shawalter
Letter From H. A. Shawalter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 9, 1948, H. A. Shawalter
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. A. Shawalter addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 9, 1948. Within, Shawalter details a practice called "bull fiddling" or serenading, in which a newly married couple must offer compensation or endure raucous noise made outside the home by local community members.
The Pine Needle, Fall 1948, Pine Needle Publications, Clair Chamberlain, Sid Folsom, Carroll Page, Bill Brennan, Larry Pinkham, Bob Slosser, Kenneth Zwicker, Russ Meade, Jarry Tabor, Ray Cudahy
The Pine Needle, Fall 1948, Pine Needle Publications, Clair Chamberlain, Sid Folsom, Carroll Page, Bill Brennan, Larry Pinkham, Bob Slosser, Kenneth Zwicker, Russ Meade, Jarry Tabor, Ray Cudahy
General University of Maine Publications
Libraries and archives collect materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. As a result, materials such as those presented here may reflect sexist, misogynistic, abusive, racist, or discriminatory attitudes or actions that some may find disturbing, harmful, or difficult to view.
Both a humor and literary magazine, The Pine Needle was a University of Maine student-produced periodical that began publication in the fall of 1946, the first post-World War II semester that saw GIs returning to campus.
The Needle reflected an edginess and rebellion not found in previous UMaine student publications. While …
Portland Junior College Commencement Program 1948, Portland Junior College
Portland Junior College Commencement Program 1948, Portland Junior College
Commencement Programs
The Portland Junior College program for the First Commencement Exercises. Held in Portland, Maine June 20, 1948.
Gorham State Teachers College Commencement Program 1948, Gorham State Teachers College
Gorham State Teachers College Commencement Program 1948, Gorham State Teachers College
Commencement Programs
The Gorham State Teachers College programs for the Baccalaureate Services and Graduation Exercises. Held in Gorham, Maine June 13 and 14, 1948. Address given by Hon. Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education for Maine.
Letter From Violet Rothenberger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 18, 1948, Violet Rothenberger
Letter From Violet Rothenberger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 18, 1948, Violet Rothenberger
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Violet and Harvey Rothenberger addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated May 18, 1948. Within, Rothenberger expresses her enjoyment of Shoemaker's radio program and newspaper column and provides folklore about planting crops and other folk sayings.
Portland Junior College Newsance, 05/14/1948, Portland Junior College
Portland Junior College Newsance, 05/14/1948, Portland Junior College
PJC "Newsance"
No abstract provided.
The Pine Needle, Vol. 2, No. 4, Pine Needle Publications, Rip Haskell, Clair Chamberlain, Kay Bennett, Jane Libby, Frank O. Stephens, Oscar Davis, Dick Sprague, Russ Meade
The Pine Needle, Vol. 2, No. 4, Pine Needle Publications, Rip Haskell, Clair Chamberlain, Kay Bennett, Jane Libby, Frank O. Stephens, Oscar Davis, Dick Sprague, Russ Meade
General University of Maine Publications
Libraries and archives collect materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. As a result, materials such as those presented here may reflect sexist, misogynistic, abusive, racist, or discriminatory attitudes or actions that some may find disturbing, harmful, or difficult to view.
Both a humor and literary magazine, The Pine Needle was a University of Maine student periodical that began publication in the fall of 1946, the first post-World War II semester that saw GIs return to campus.
By the late 1940s, The Needle continued emphasizing alcohol and tobacco use as well as …
04/28/1948 Letter And Usps Notice, Sumner T. Bernstein
04/28/1948 Letter And Usps Notice, Sumner T. Bernstein
Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence
To learn more about the Rosalyne S. Bernstein Papers, please visit the finding aid HERE.
This romantic letter was written by Sumner T. Bernstein to Radcliffe College student Rosalyne Spindel. included with the letter is a notice from the US Postal Service dated 03/1953 in Fall River, MA notifying "Mrs. Sumner Bernstein" that her letter had been accidentally recirculated.
Letter From Norman A. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, April 9, 1948, Norman A. Smith
Letter From Norman A. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, April 9, 1948, Norman A. Smith
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Norman A. Smith addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated April 9 and April 20, 1948. Within, Smith provides Shoemaker with stories of funeral customs and feasts as well as other information on topics such as ashes and tongue twisters.
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 27, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 27, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
In this typed letter to Alfred L. Shoemaker, H. Wayne Gruber clarifies a method of coloring Easter eggs by boiling and dissolving "grab." He also explains a traditional Easter hunt he played as a child and lists some "Aldeweiva glawe" or "Old women beliefs."
Letter From Nora G. To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 17, 1948, Nora G.
Letter From Nora G. To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 17, 1948, Nora G.
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Nora G. addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 17, 1948. Within, the author provides a list of old weather predictions accredited to Peter Derro, as well as information about special Saints' days and agricultural advice.
Letter From Mabel M. Nagle To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 5, 1948, Mabel M. Nagle
Letter From Mabel M. Nagle To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 5, 1948, Mabel M. Nagle
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mabel M. Nagle addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 5, 1948. Within, Nagle provides two rhymes and an almanac Zodiac chart along with accompanying verses in Pennsylvania Dutch.
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 2, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 2, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 2, 1948. Within, Gruber describes childhood rhymes in Pennsylvania German and the ball-games he used to play, as well as a Pow-wow story and other folklore.
The Pine Needle, Vol. 2, No. 3, Pine Needle Publications, Ray Cudahy, Tad Wieman, Lloyd Shapleigh, Fisher Flint, Rip Haskell, Judy Coffin
The Pine Needle, Vol. 2, No. 3, Pine Needle Publications, Ray Cudahy, Tad Wieman, Lloyd Shapleigh, Fisher Flint, Rip Haskell, Judy Coffin
General University of Maine Publications
Libraries and archives collect materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. As a result, materials such as those presented here may reflect sexist, misogynistic, abusive, racist, or discriminatory attitudes or actions that some may find disturbing, harmful, or difficult to view.
Both a humor and literary magazine, The Pine Needle was a University of Maine student-produced periodical that began publication in the fall of 1946, the first post-World War II semester that saw GIs returning to campus.
In the late 1940s, The Needle continued emphasizing alcohol and tobacco use as well as …
Letter From Lee A. Waerner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, Lee A. Waerner
Letter From Lee A. Waerner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, Lee A. Waerner
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Lee A. Waerner addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 26, 1948. Within, Waerner writes to provide Shoemaker with a Pennsylvania-Dutch lullaby and a Zodiac rhyme he heard as a child.
Letter From John B. Prutzman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, John B. Prutzman
Letter From John B. Prutzman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, John B. Prutzman
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from John B. Prutzman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 26, 1948. Within, Prutzman recalls some Pennsylvania German rhymes.
Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel
Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mrs. Harvey Rothermel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Rothermel details various school games she grew up playing, including "Crack the Whip" and "Baker's Bread." She also notes traditions concerning Ash Wednesday.
Letter From Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach
Letter From Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Raymond Hollenbach addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Hollenbach writes an impassioned letter detailing the proper way to make Fasnacht doughnuts along with traditions surrounding those who are last to get out of bed on Shrove Tuesday.
Letter From George A. Gerhart To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 12, 1948, George A. Gerhart
Letter From George A. Gerhart To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 12, 1948, George A. Gerhart
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from George A. Gerhart addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 12, 1948. Within, Gerhart writes in response to an inquiry made by Shoemaker in a recent edition of the Reading Eagle, asking for the term used to describe late risers during the week of Lent.
Letter From Clayton N. Fidler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Clayton N. Fidler
Letter From Clayton N. Fidler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Clayton N. Fidler
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Clayton N. Fidler addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Fidler provides Shoemaker with knowledge about what Ash Wednesday was called in his locality and the customs that followed. A story about a childhood game like hide and seek is also detailed.
Letter From Elizabeth D. Naftzinger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Elizabeth D. Naftzinger
Letter From Elizabeth D. Naftzinger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Elizabeth D. Naftzinger
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Elizabeth D. Naftzinger addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Naftzinger details how the last boy to arrive at school on Ash Wednesday was dubbed "Esha Puddle" and rolled in the school's ash pile by the other boys.