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Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Unknown Author
Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from an unknown author addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, the author discusses the Pennsylvania Dutch word for Ash Wednesday, along with traditions associated with this day.
A Few More "Alter Weiver Glawe", H. Wayne Gruber
A Few More "Alter Weiver Glawe", H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of typed superstitions and beliefs by H. Wayne Gruber, dating from circa 1948. Within, Gruber details more beliefs, presumably originating from Berks County, ranging from methods of gaining a husband to warding off bad luck and witches.