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The Grizzly, January 28, 1992, Eric Foellmer, Sara Jacobson, Erika Compton, Carrie Lumi, Jeff Smith, Melisa Miller, Erik Moore, Gar Donecker, Annette Rawls, Dorian Iaconis, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Bob Gonnella, Trey Gelston, Harley David Rubin, Laura Zobel, Claire A. Erfle, Nick Baccino Jan 1992

The Grizzly, January 28, 1992, Eric Foellmer, Sara Jacobson, Erika Compton, Carrie Lumi, Jeff Smith, Melisa Miller, Erik Moore, Gar Donecker, Annette Rawls, Dorian Iaconis, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Bob Gonnella, Trey Gelston, Harley David Rubin, Laura Zobel, Claire A. Erfle, Nick Baccino

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Redskins, Rypien Too Tough for Bills • The Fall of Communism and the U.S.S.R • Thirty-four Students Named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges • Ursinus Elects Stemmler and Van Saun as New Board of Directors Members • Spring CAB Highlights • Organ Soloist Performs • Freedom Theater Pays Tribute • Comedian Entertains • Movie Review: Backdraft • Berman Exhibits Dutch Scenic Paintings • Celebrity Gossip • Philadelphia Exhibit of Berman Gift • The Non-Aggressive Couple • 1991 Fall Dean's List • On Feminism • Wrestlers Stick It to Opponents • 'Mer Men Try to Stay Afloat • …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1976, Alan Stetler, Ann Weibezahl, Bonnie Dixon, Walter Bright, George Geist, Kamala R. Chapman, Keith Wright, Stephanie Dent, Donald R. Whittaker, Joseph Saraco, Andrew Schwartz, Kevin Davies, Steven Greenfield Oct 1976

The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1976, Alan Stetler, Ann Weibezahl, Bonnie Dixon, Walter Bright, George Geist, Kamala R. Chapman, Keith Wright, Stephanie Dent, Donald R. Whittaker, Joseph Saraco, Andrew Schwartz, Kevin Davies, Steven Greenfield

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus news in brief: Parsons recovering; Damage fines abolished; Young Democrats revived; Homecoming planned; Voter registration held; MBA fair planned • Messiah cut back • Placement meetings set • Commuters organize • SAC reports • Comment: The ugly American lives on • Richter talks to freshmen • Comment: Alumni-student relations • Rheinpfalz folk culture • Bob Dean: Artist • proTheatre produces one acts • Beautiful noise • Operation: White Cloud • Coming campus events • Handwerk replaces Fry • Soccer drops three • Bears lose • X-Country splits • Kang's return • McGinnis views NBA and Sixers


The Ursinus Weekly, February 26, 1976, Ruth Von Kummer, Craig Hoyer, Nancy Weatherwax, Donald R. Whittaker, George Geist, Alan Stetler, George Wilson, Andrew Schwartz, Stephanie Dent, Joseph Saraco, Kevin Gault, Warren Fritz Feb 1976

The Ursinus Weekly, February 26, 1976, Ruth Von Kummer, Craig Hoyer, Nancy Weatherwax, Donald R. Whittaker, George Geist, Alan Stetler, George Wilson, Andrew Schwartz, Stephanie Dent, Joseph Saraco, Kevin Gault, Warren Fritz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

WRUC is on the air • Dr. Parsons tells of visit to Germany • Election results • Student interns join WPAZ radio staff • Student-Board Comm. meets • Loyalty fund is thriving • Spiropoulos examines J.F.K. assassination • Free Library • Editorial: Food for thought or? • U.C. speakers • Editorial: Energy woes are for real and jobs are at stake • Careers vs. liberal arts • Viewpoint: Mr. Bloom's point is worth repeating • Bearpit action • Seminars for women offered: Women and the law; Women and finance • JV Bears play .500 • Bears do swim! • Our …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Cathryn Mccarthy, Marilyn Harsch, Ramona Blake, Judith James, Max E. Nuscher, Joseph Saraco, Jeffrey Trinkle, Timothy Ely Apr 1975

The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Cathryn Mccarthy, Marilyn Harsch, Ramona Blake, Judith James, Max E. Nuscher, Joseph Saraco, Jeffrey Trinkle, Timothy Ely

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dean Harris runs national conference • New Whitian members named and honored • Travelin' 8 hits U.C. • Ursinus can be fun believe it or not! • Another look at Dutch • Ursinus' cost is lowest • New CCC chosen • Band concert • Zoo story • Editorial: Opening comments • Letters to the editor: Open dorms?; Rerun; Rec Day thanks • Focus: Rich Fair • Forum review: Gundersheimer on Michelangelo's art • A day on Wall Street • Chaplain's corner: Managing a life full of hidden meanings • Baseball opens • Track team wins two • NBA playoff picture …


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 Oct 1974

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 …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 2, 1974, John T. Fidler, George Geist, Richard Whaley, Marilyn Harsch, Harry F. Brian, Robert A. Searles, Barbara Taxis, Dick Gaglio, John Gilmour May 1974

The Ursinus Weekly, May 2, 1974, John T. Fidler, George Geist, Richard Whaley, Marilyn Harsch, Harry F. Brian, Robert A. Searles, Barbara Taxis, Dick Gaglio, John Gilmour

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Two faculty members receive promotions • Committee of USGA proposes rule changes • Henry and Perreten get study grants • Dr. Parsons and Dr. Snyder to run Pa. Dutch course • Japanese will join U.C. summer school • U.C. to honor Rep. Ware at commencement • Dave Liscom to attend St. Andrews • Editorial: So what else is new?; Say something good • Italian philosopher is reborn • Alumni corner: The Ruby in debt • The ghost of Ursinus past • Ursinus students view unicorns • New 3-plus-3 plan: Degree in 3 years • Pi Gamma Mu names 10 to …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1962, John Swinton, John B. Piston, Dave Carter, Dennis Wilson Sr., Frederic Yocum, Gerald Morita, Joan Fry Mar 1962

The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1962, John Swinton, John B. Piston, Dave Carter, Dennis Wilson Sr., Frederic Yocum, Gerald Morita, Joan Fry

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior Pete Mackey takes lead in Curtain Club's "The Next War" • Rector to address Chi Alpha Tuesday • John Piston chosen to edit Weekly; Feature editor elevated Wednesday • Nobel Prize-winner captivates Ursinus: Dr. Pauling advocates peace race for all nations • All-star game pits dorms', frats' best • Political science classes to hear pair of speakers • Band performance shows competence • Obstetrician outlines Caesarian operation • U.C.'s student-faculty talent show pleases crowd, helps Campus Chest • Young Republicans to aid Schweiker • Four high school girls discuss student teachers • Meistersingers chosen; 75 students in group • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 26, 1962, John Swinton, Robin L. Stevenson, Cynthia Morris, Gerald Morita, Dennis Wilson Sr. Feb 1962

The Ursinus Weekly, February 26, 1962, John Swinton, Robin L. Stevenson, Cynthia Morris, Gerald Morita, Dennis Wilson Sr.

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Jean Dillin wins Weekly contest • Sororities welcome 14 new members; 43 men accept frat bids this afternoon • Beardwood chemistry club hears Dr. Levie Van Dam • Two Ursinus women offer Summer teaching position on Indian reservations • Colors presented to new UC women • Patti Whittick elected May queen; JoAnn Lewis unopposed May manager • Philadelphia rabbi participates in religious emphasis week • Charities chosen for Campus Chest • Wire manufacturer appears for ACES • Student teachers hear C-T principal • Clinic Day "unqualified success" • Editorial: Dual roles • Lycoming College to hold music fete • Ursinus …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1959, Marla Shilton, Virginia Kaiser, Kathryn Moyer O'Donnell, Betty Heale Nov 1959

The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1959, Marla Shilton, Virginia Kaiser, Kathryn Moyer O'Donnell, Betty Heale

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Helen Pearson new queen; Crowned at party Saturday • ACES plan dinner, discussion tonight in Freeland Hall • Antique auto show presented at Pottstown museum • Four UC students punished at MSGA special session • Schiller honored at special German program on Nov. 10 • Fellowship House presents concert in Bomberger Hall • Shaw's "Major Barbara" staged this weekend • Dyer-Bennet sings folk songs, ballads at U of P hall • Snyder instructs course in defense • Miller chosen national Pi Gamma Mu officer • Editorial: In defense • Behind the scenes • Frosh slave • Letters to the editor …


Letter From Susie E. Robinson To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 6, 1959, Susie E. Robinson Nov 1959

Letter From Susie E. Robinson To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 6, 1959, Susie E. Robinson

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Susie E. Robinson addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 6, 1959. Within, Robinson requests information regarding the practices of shunning and bundling within the current Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities.


Folklore Collected At Folk Festival (1958), Florence Baver Jan 1958

Folklore Collected At Folk Festival (1958), Florence Baver

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed documentation of folklore collected at the Kutztown Folk Festival, Pennsylvania, in 1958. Florence Baver notes the home town and name of each informant as well as the topics ranging from folk remedies and animal lore to Pennsylvania Dutch sayings and rhymes.


Advertisement And News Release For A Constantine Kermes Art Exhibition, April 2, 1956, Jacques Seligmann Galleries Apr 1956

Advertisement And News Release For A Constantine Kermes Art Exhibition, April 2, 1956, Jacques Seligmann Galleries

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A printed advertisement and news release from Jacques Seligmann Galleries announcing an art exhibition of paintings by Constantine Kermes, dated April 2, 1956. The one-man-show, entitled "Icons and American Saints," features Kermes' paintings of New England Shaker and Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired art as well as Byzantine iconography.


Alte Weiver Glawva, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1955

Alte Weiver Glawva, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed set of Pennsylvania German folk beliefs ("old women's beliefs" or "old wives' tales") by H. Wayne Gruber, dated January 1955. Also included are stories of a forgetful boy and a labor saving device to help women churn butter.


Pennsylvania-Dutch Egg Noodles Advertisement, October 3, 1954, Unknown Oct 1954

Pennsylvania-Dutch Egg Noodles Advertisement, October 3, 1954, Unknown

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A colored print advertisement for Pennsylvania-Dutch brand egg noodles featured in the October 3, 1954 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer magazine. The advertisement features the slogan, "It's the Golden Touch of the Pennsylvania-Dutch".


Letter From Helen Gardner Heiland To Alfred L. Shoemaker, August 2, 1954, Helen Gardner Heiland Aug 1954

Letter From Helen Gardner Heiland To Alfred L. Shoemaker, August 2, 1954, Helen Gardner Heiland

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Helen Gardner Heiland addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated August 2, 1954. Within, Heiland discusses her ties to Lancaster, Pennsylvania and her work to teach citizens of Illinois about the culture of the Amish through her library work.


Letter From Donald T. Knauss To The Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, February 17, 1954, Donald T. Knauss Feb 1954

Letter From Donald T. Knauss To The Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, February 17, 1954, Donald T. Knauss

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Donald T. Knauss addressed to the Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center at Franklin and Marshall College, dated February 17, 1954. Within, Knauss states that at the direction of Ben A. Herman, Knauss is enclosing material to be printed in a Pennsylvania Dutch book.


Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, October 19, 1953, Esther Moser Oct 1953

Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, October 19, 1953, Esther Moser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Esther Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated October 19, 1953. Within, Moser responds to an inquiry made in Shoemaker's radio program and provides a Pennsylvania Dutch rhyme entitled "Schlummer Gabade."


Ursinus College Alumni Journal, May 1951, J. Harold Brownback, Harry M. Frosberg, Muriel B. Pancoast, Elizabeth Ballinger Grove, Louis A. Krug, Paul Levengood, Norman E. Mcclure May 1951

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, May 1951, J. Harold Brownback, Harry M. Frosberg, Muriel B. Pancoast, Elizabeth Ballinger Grove, Louis A. Krug, Paul Levengood, Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

President's page • Lloyd H. Wood, '25, inaugurated as Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor • Dr. H. A. Cochran, of Temple, to address graduating class • Ursinus to be honored by Newcomen Society • Russian DP starts new life at Ursinus • Artist to glorify queen in May Day pageant • Catalogue re-designed • Program completed for 1951 Alumni Day • Dinner held for seniors • Scholarship fund benefit proceeds total $1700 • Marjorie Trayes becomes Rutger's Dean on July 1 • Crossley first reported casualty from Ursinus • Rhea D. Johnson retires • Laucks antique collection near museum proportions • Mack …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1951, Mary Yost, Jane Gulick, Donald Brown, Robert Jordan, Harry Markley, Richard Mckey, Irene Schweitzer, Jonni Graf, William Schuyler Pettit, Anne Neborak, Patricia Garrow, Janet Vart, Roy Foster, Bob Odenheimer, Ed Klein Apr 1951

The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1951, Mary Yost, Jane Gulick, Donald Brown, Robert Jordan, Harry Markley, Richard Mckey, Irene Schweitzer, Jonni Graf, William Schuyler Pettit, Anne Neborak, Patricia Garrow, Janet Vart, Roy Foster, Bob Odenheimer, Ed Klein

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Nominations made for class, MSGA elections • Coeds elect new student council representatives • Y to organize; Retreat slated • Senior dinner planned • Professors' panel set for Wednesday night • Beemer, Mras get waiter posts • "Arsenic" rehearsal speeded up as performance nears • Varsity show called "amusing" • Turk to speak here Tuesday • Jobs open for spring graduates • Senior group works hard preparing papers for departmental honors • Editorials: Attention, W.S.G.A.! • Are we prey to science? • Important news goes unsung • Letters to the editor • One day of blood-giving leaves campus perplexed • …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1951, Mary Yost, Donald Brown, Dick Hector, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Irene Schweitzer, Helen T. Garrett, Jonni Graf, Richard Mckey, Sarah Canan, Robert Jordan, Paul M. Jones, Eugene A. Pascucci, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ed Klein, Roy Foster Apr 1951

The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1951, Mary Yost, Donald Brown, Dick Hector, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Irene Schweitzer, Helen T. Garrett, Jonni Graf, Richard Mckey, Sarah Canan, Robert Jordan, Paul M. Jones, Eugene A. Pascucci, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ed Klein, Roy Foster

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students elect Hartzel, Hall, Ely, Landis: Women's government, YM-YWCA, WAA choose new organization heads • Drs. Armstrong, Mattern, Baker to be speakers • Pa. Dutch film scheduled for benefit show • Nancy Bare and Jackie Keller to share big "Arsenic" role • Six juniors receive Cub and Key memberships for outstanding work • Lantern deadline set for Friday • Barbara Crawford crowned queen of Junior Prom; 4 attendants named • Editorials: Nominations open; Voting results analyzed • French situation reversed • Truman vs MacArthur • Letters to the editor • "Weekly" back issues yield untold wealth of pertinent advertisements • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 19, 1951, Willard Wetzel, Sally Canan, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Robert Jordan, Douglas Macmullan, Anne Neborak, Eugene A. Pascucci, Ford Bothwell, Ed Klein Feb 1951

The Ursinus Weekly, February 19, 1951, Willard Wetzel, Sally Canan, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Robert Jordan, Douglas Macmullan, Anne Neborak, Eugene A. Pascucci, Ford Bothwell, Ed Klein

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

MSGA accepts modifications to Soph rules • Curtain Club to present one-act play, Feb. 27 • Dr. Krishnayya gives Indian position, clarifies Nehru's policies on Red China • Complications feature plot of "Speak easy" • Ursinus graduate to address Pre-Legal society Tuesday • Thespians to produce "Arsenic and Old Lace" • All-Ursinus cast to appear March 17 on "Stars in Your Eyes" television show • Frosberg and Brownback named co-editors of Alumni Journal • Chi Alpha plans seminary visit, discusses ministerial course • Juniors pick Fuhrman • Campus displays colors for annual ceremony • Dean's Office lists enrollment at 771; …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1951, Willard Wetzel, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Joanne Nolt, Robert N. Jordan Jr., Robert E. Armstrong, Susanne Deitz, Bob Odenheimer, Ford Bothwell, Donald Stauffer Feb 1951

The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1951, Willard Wetzel, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Joanne Nolt, Robert N. Jordan Jr., Robert E. Armstrong, Susanne Deitz, Bob Odenheimer, Ford Bothwell, Donald Stauffer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

New high set by B-list group as 106 qualify • Y schedules chats, conducts retreat • Paynter-Keller production scores hit in Curtain Club group presentation • Play contest in progress; May Day heads named • Alumna to speak at girls' Color Day program Thursday • Eight enter Ursinus for Spring term • Forum to feature Indian editor at next session • "Speak Easy" title of "Ruby" show • TV auditions slated • 3 graduate school test dates released • Ursinus to enter competition in intercollegiate bridge • Dr. Miller to give IRC summary of Department of State conferences attended in …


Ursinus College Alumni Journal, February 1951, J. Harold Brownback, Harry M. Frosberg, Muriel B. Pancoast, Elizabeth Ballinger Grove, Louis A. Krug, Paul Levengood, Norman E. Mcclure Feb 1951

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, February 1951, J. Harold Brownback, Harry M. Frosberg, Muriel B. Pancoast, Elizabeth Ballinger Grove, Louis A. Krug, Paul Levengood, Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

President's page • Five sons and daughters of alumni members of 1954 class at Ursinus • Dr. Miller to present 10-week course on TV • Lt. Governor L. H. Wood takes Harrisburg office • 16 receive degrees on Founders' Day • Dr. Jessie Greaves named "distinguished daughter" • York alumni show Noss film as scholarship benefit • American Magazine spotlights Isabelle Barr • Ursinus ivy at Cedar Crest • Glassmoyer resigns as journal editor • Memorable Old Timers' Day enjoyed by many • New York association elects Rev. N. Alexander • Ursinus Women's Club holds annual luncheon • Arvanitis to …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Mary Yost, Robert Jordan, William U. Helfferich, Ford Bothwell Oct 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Mary Yost, Robert Jordan, William U. Helfferich, Ford Bothwell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Four fraternities institute rushing in first semester • Dr. Miller speaks to IRC on value of United Nations • Forum to present English economist next Monday night • Junior class to sponsor "Shipwreck Ball" Friday • Omwake goes to Virginia • Sportsmen meet in gym • Masquerade postponed • MSGA takes steps toward setting up dorm government • Discussion of domestic and political problems features rally • Sororities on campus open annual week of rushing • IRC to sponsor John C. Kunkel at open forum • Red Cross unit sets up five groups on campus • Philadelphia doctor presents program …


Folklore Term Paper, William D. Boyle May 1950

Folklore Term Paper, William D. Boyle

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by William D. Boyle dated May 23, 1950. Within, Boyle details local folk beliefs and pow wow cures gathered via interviews personally conducted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.


Pennsylvania Dutch Rhyme On The Twelve Constellations, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1950

Pennsylvania Dutch Rhyme On The Twelve Constellations, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A clipping from John Gruber's Hagerstown almanac showing how the constellations correspond to parts of the human body and a childhood rhyme about the signs of the Zodiac recounted by H. Wayne Gruber. Gruber provides Pennsylvania Dutch translations for the star signs along with the rhyme his mother, Mary Ann Schaeffer, repeated to him as a child.


Mother's Dutch Bean Soup Recipe, Mrs. Clyde Borneman Jan 1950

Mother's Dutch Bean Soup Recipe, Mrs. Clyde Borneman

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten recipe entitled, "Mother's Dutch Bean Soup", written by Mrs. Clyde Borneman, dating from circa 1950. Within, Borneman provides Alfred L. Shoemaker with an outline for preparing the Pennsylvania Dutch dish.


Letter From Mrs. Charles Binkley To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Mrs. Charles Binkley Jan 1950

Letter From Mrs. Charles Binkley To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Mrs. Charles Binkley

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed and handwritten letter from Mrs. Charles Binkley addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Binkley provides a superstition about eggs, a Pennsylvania Dutch poem, and an alphabet rhyme. She also asks Shoemaker to consider writing a column on butchering and soap-making practices.


Letter From Irwin J. Landis To J. William Frey, October 10, 1949, Irwin J. Landis Oct 1949

Letter From Irwin J. Landis To J. William Frey, October 10, 1949, Irwin J. Landis

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Irwin J. Landis addressed to J. William Frey, dated October 10, 1949. Within, Landis writes to remark on his own Pennsylvanian-Dutch background and provides a contribution for an "all" story. Landis details an encounter at a Hollywood restaurant with a waitress from Pennsylvania.