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Ms-143: Frederick Weiser ’57 Papers, Stephanie Bowen

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A large portion of the collection contains documents related to the management of the Pennsylvania German Society. It includes correspondence from fellow Directors, Committee Chairs, Society members, authors and researchers; as well as memos, minutes, and financial records from various Society committees. A portion of the Society- related papers include documents, pamphlets and sources relating to Society events, issues, and special interests.

Smaller portions of the collection have personal scrapbooks, photos, and postcards of Weiser's travels in Europe, the United States, and his time at Gettysburg College. Some others are related to the Lutheran church and early German immigrant culture. …

The Grizzly, November 14, 2002, Anne Antanavage '04, Kelly Gray, Sean Brennan, Lauren Springer, Fallon Szarko, Blake Forrest, Dean Edwards, Amy Beyer, Johanna Nash, Quinn Dinsmore, Dana Mazzenga, Lisa Minardi, Brooks Reuter, Lindsey Fund, Meghan Jarrett, Rob Millstein, Mike Romeo, Lauren Wise, Cara Nageli, Bridget Hussey, Noelle Bolletino, Joseph Davido, Kate Juliano

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Did you Miss the Election 2002? • Young Voters Ignore their Political Power • Ursinus Students Writing Kids Program Grant • History, Reminder Found in Veteran's Day • Tartuffe Simply Delicious • Opinions: Are Dateds Worth It?; Homecoming: A Different Opinion; More Problems with Registration; Everclear Rocks Ursinus • Get Ready to Jazz: Ursinus Concert Band Style • Dateds: Worth the Dollar? • Everclear: Clearer than Ever • Exhibit Cases Return to Myrin Library • Men's, Women's Basketball Get Ready to Open Seasons • Roller Hockey Records First • Swim Team Opens Winter Season with a Win • Hot Dates …

The Grizzly, September 5, 1986, Joseph F. Pirro, Andy Standeven, Richard P. Richter, Jill Theurer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

With This Freshman Class, Day Student Population Breaks 1200 • Frank Smith Becomes the President's Consultant • Richter Addresses New Class • A Better Newspaper For a Better School • At Ursinus, the Japanese Study Melting Pot Myth • Taufscheine Exhibit • Update: Jazzing Things Up; Help is on the Way; Cornish Elected to U.C. Board of Directors; Chem. Program Gets Help • W. W. Smith Gives Again • Myrin to Undergo Big Renovations • Lady Bears Ready Themselves • Grizzlies Aiming For 2nd Straight Winning Season in Centennial • Booters Rebuilding- " Unquestionably" • Camp Shoudt '86 Ends. Bears …

The Grizzly, November 8, 1985, Joseph F. Pirro, Cindy Nitschmann, Mariellen Deskins, David M. Kane, Richard P. Richter, Liz Young, Rita Wallace, Katie Cyr, Jill Griffiths, Jill Theurer, Roger Brewster, Heather Camp, Maryann Antenucci, Beth Morris, Tom Brown

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Snyder Holds New Chair of Physics • Internships Problematic, but Necessary • Founder's Day Filled with Science • Letters: The Good and Bad of Security • Science Makes its Stand in Liberal Arts Programs • In Search of Success: Jackson • Parsons Adds a Touch of Dutch Country • Playing Red/Gold in Recruitment • Freshman Urged to Begin Career Planning • Key Issues • Booters Play the Bridesmaid Again • Lady Bears Off to ECAC for Another Time • Bad Luck Strikes the Grizzlies • Box Lacrosse Popularity Grows • Successful Search for Liberal Arts Students • The Stand • …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1977, Alan Stetler, Cindy Shelmire, George Geist, Ann Weibezahl, Robert Brancatelli, Donald R. Whittaker, Robert Schuman, Stephanie Dent, Gregg Lecheler, Joseph Saraco, Lawrence Mroz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus news in brief: Weekly to accept applications; Poli. Sci. Washington trip; Ursinus to exhibit frakturs; More on absenteeism; Pre Legal meets • U.S.G.A. election results • Wismer, sunshine discussed • James Craft interviewed • Dining hall probed • Letters to the editor: Information please!; TGV and South Africa • Wild blue yonder • ELO Lives!! • Cassandra • Denenberg speaks • Photos • Immaculata here tonight • "Up" for the match • Swimming "bare machine" rolls on, but men lose • Elsewhere in UC sports scene

The Ursinus Weekly, April 3, 1975, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Judith James, C. Joy Keene, Ruth Von Kummer, Marilyn Harsch, Robert A. Searles, Joseph Saraco

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Someone old, someone new • Come to Ursinus: Land of the Pennsylvania Dutch • CCC student success seen • Newman Club • The Birds • Free, but show invitations • Editorial: Visitation - time for reality? • Letter to the editor: Breakage reply • Gymnastics • Record review: For earth below, Robin Trower • Wanted: More Lantern contributors • Spring sports special: 1975! • 1975 Ursinus baseball outlook • 1975 track prospectus • Another season, another title! • A.L. spotlight • Interview: Pat Williams • National League preview

The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1974, Cynthia Fitzgerald, C. Joy Keene, Linda Lane, Cathryn Mccarthy, Richard Whaley, Meg Sellers, Donald R. Whittaker, Alan Stetler, John Gilmour, Frank-John Hadley, Gretchen Koenig, Marilyn Harsch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Profs to lecture on Pa. Dutch arts • Dr. Lodge joins U.C. Psych Dept. • Campus Chest plans for funds and fun • Forum features flute and guitar • Is there a ghost in U.C.'s haunted hall? • Letters to the editor: Students demand a good education • The origin of "The Lantern" • Alumni corner • An autumn walk • Mr. Richter goes to school • "What's playing at the movies?" • Spectrum blues: Joe Cocker • Spanish Club plans outing • Campus Gold activities • Introducing campus leaders • Money given away • Ursinus Homecoming 1974: Fraternity candidates …

Letter From Bertha Brophy To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 10, 1950, Bertha Brophy

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Bertha Brophy addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 10, 1950. Within, Brophy provides Belsnickel lore from her childhood while living in the Oley Valley in Pennsylvania.

The Ursinus Weekly, April 21, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe, Jean Anne Schultz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Nominations made for YM, MSG heads; men students to ballot on Thursday • Dr. N. McClure names Kurt Wieneke coach of football, wrestling • D. Marple elected WSGA president; other organization leaders chosen • N. Mancini to play for prom on May 2 • Orders for corsages taken until May 2 • Model UN attracts forty-one colleges; Ursinus attends • Pageant based on nutcracker suite selected for May 10 • Princeton captures debating crown at annual tournament • Hilarious show nears final rehearsals as Ronnie Sare directs Very Good Eddie • French movie to be shown • Dr. Brown to …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students schedule spring activities at meeting Monday • Twenty-two make "B" list of college for spring term • Summer term to run for eight week period from July 7- August 29 • Fifty-six men accept fraternity bids as climax to week of rushing parties • Students to get snowball tickets in supply store • FTA panel gives problems facing beginning teacher • Colors presented to freshman girls by junior advisors • Temptation is topic at vesper gathering • 746 Main St opened to students; M. Hewitt to head dormitory • L. Oddo elected to MSG vacancy • Y to conduct …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 7, 1944, Marion Bright, Richard Clover, Charlene Taylor, Margaret Ewen, Beverly Cloud

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sally Deibler sells $1400 in bonds as fourth loan drive reaches new high • Loughead charms top crowd at festive quarterdeck hop • Typical student is quiet and reserved at Ursinus College • Dr. James Dean gives talk on central nervous system • Cap is aiding war effort, seeks air-minded recruits • French Club will feature songs, games at meeting • Joh Ziegler addresses student body at vespers • Community club plans public forum on labor relations topic, Feb. 8 • Y party to feature ace novelty act • Don't be be a Joe or Maisie Zilch, try studying now …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 13, 1930, Calvin D. Yost, Albert Stoler Thompson, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Montgomery County dance concludes Xmas vacation • Annual Christmas party held before holidays • Recreation hall scene of first social hour • Annual banquets held preceding Xmas party • Ursinus quintet loses two games during week • Young high scorer in Ursinus-F. & M. contest • Rose Maiden presented by college chorus • Mrs. Omwake hostess at girls' Xmas party • Annual football banquet held at Highland Tuesday • Hockey letters awarded at annual banquet Friday • Basketball squad guests at home of Dr. Jordan • Engagement of prominent alumna announced December 28 • Sophomores defeat junior girls in interclass …