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The Customs Of The Year As Observed By The Pennsylvania Dutch, Donald B. Aulenbach
The Customs Of The Year As Observed By The Pennsylvania Dutch, Donald B. Aulenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College entitled, "The Customs of the Year as Observed by the Pennsylvania Dutch", by Donald B. Aulenbach, dated June 1950. Within, Aulenbach compiles a detailed account of holidays and customs observed throughout the year by the Pennsylvania Dutch community, from Groundhog Day to Thanksgiving.
Letter From M. Kunkel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, M. Kunkel
Letter From M. Kunkel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, M. Kunkel
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from M. Kunkel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Kunkel writes about the "Escha Puddle", the person last out of bed on Ash Wednesday who had to carry the ashes outside each morning for a year.
Baskets And Basket, Paul B. Horning
Baskets And Basket, Paul B. Horning
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed essay entitled, "Baskets and Basket", by Paul B. Horning, dating from circa 1950. Within, a brief history of the Reifsnyder basket weaving shop in the village of Basket in Ruscombmanor Township is detailed along with its lasting legacy through the work of Milton Lorah.
The Masterpiece, Unknown Author
The Masterpiece, Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten document entitled, "The Masterpiece", by an unknown author, dating from circa 1950. Within, a tale of a man who rode around with a buggy blanket made from the stolen skinned fur of local cats is detailed.
Gan-Sho-Han-Ne Poem, C. Z. Mast
Gan-Sho-Han-Ne Poem, C. Z. Mast
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten copy of a poem entitled, "Gan-sho-han-ne", by C. Z. Mast, date unknown. The poem is dedicated to the Amish of Kishacoquillas Valley and the surrounding area and was perhaps transcribed by Edwin Earl Espenshade circa 1950.
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Undated, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Undated, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, Gruber provides some Pennsylvania Dutch beliefs from Berks County, Pennsylvania and stories of farmer Christian Gruber's ability to remove hexes from people.
Witchcraft Story: Notes From The York Daily, March 5, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Witchcraft Story: Notes From The York Daily, March 5, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes from the York Daily newspaper of a story reprinted from the New York Sun compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated March 5, 1898. Within, a tale about witchcraft is recounted, dealing with an old witch hexing a baby and the subsequent cure provided by a witch doctor.
Folklore Term Paper: Folk Cures For The Common Cold, Robert E. Ackerman
Folklore Term Paper: Folk Cures For The Common Cold, Robert E. Ackerman
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert Ackerman, dating from circa 1950. Within, Ackerman describes several interviews conducted across Berks, Lancaster, and Somerset counties relating to folk cures for the common cold.
Notes From The Lancaster Volksfreund And Reading Eagle, 1870-1914, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Lancaster Volksfreund And Reading Eagle, 1870-1914, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten, copied notes from various sources, including the Lancaster Volksfreund and The Reading Eagle, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes cover a variety of topics, including a humorous story of a church sermon, a German account of apple butter frolicks, and a Dr. S. Landis of Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Notes On Agriculture, Horticulture And Fruit Varieties, 1846-1855, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On Agriculture, Horticulture And Fruit Varieties, 1846-1855, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes detailing points of reference from various books dating from 1846 to 1855, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, Shoemaker makes notes on various subjects ranging from apple and pear varieties to farming implements and a poem about Pennsylvania Dutch pies.
Transcription Of The Poem "Bells Nickle", Alfred L. Shoemaker
Transcription Of The Poem "Bells Nickle", Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes copying a poem by F. L. Sallade entitled "Bells Nickle", transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally published in the Reading Weekly Eagle in 1896. The poem relates the stories of Christmas figures such as Belsnickel and their interactions with children.