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Bryn Mawr College Yearbook. Class Of 1939, Bryn Mawr College. Senior Class

Bryn Mawr College Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Cimbrian Language Sample Texts, Collected By Bruno Schweizer, Undated, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Sample texts of the Cimbrian langauge from Roana in the Seven Communities and Giazza in the Thirteen Communities, compiled and translated by Bruno Schweizer.

Bryn Mawr Alumnae Bulletin, 1939, Bryn Mawr College. Alumnae Association

Alumnae Association Publications

No abstract provided.

Stories And Notes From The Dietrich Family, 1939, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of notes documenting various stories passed down through the Dietrich family by an unknown author, dating from circa 1939. Within, the author details various tales involving early settlers and Native Americans, folk cures, hypnotism, a grandfather clock and a peddler of eyeglasses.

Superstitions, Proverbs And Notes From The Dietrich Family, 1939, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of notes documenting various stories and superstitions passed down within the Dietrich family, author unknown, dating from circa 1939. Within, the author documents a number of folk beliefs, riddles, proverbs, and anecdotal stories - many written in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.

Letter From Rudolf Mentzel To Matthes Ziegler, November 30, 1938, Rudolf Mentzel

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter from Rudolf Mentzel of the German Research Association to Matthes Ziegler of the Professional Association for German Folk Studies in response to Ziegler's request for the source material of the Atlas of German Volkskunde. Mentzel explains that the material has been sent to Heinrich Harmjanz of the Ahnenerbe for use in his work.

Letter From Rudolf Mentzel To Walther Wüst, November 30, 1938, Rudolf Mentzel

Atlas of German Folklore

A letter from Rudolf Mentzel to Walter Wüst agreeing to send the Atlas material to the Ahnenerbe for Harmjanz to use in ongoing work. The letter refers to a request for the material by Matthes Ziegler of the Professional Association for German Folk Studies, which was refused by Mentzel due to his verbal promise to Harmjanz.

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Oberregierungsrat Zimmerman, November 17, 1938, Heinrich Harmjanz

Atlas of German Folklore

A letter from Heinrich Harmjanz to Oberregierungsrat Zimmerman of the German Research Association discussing access to the Atlas source material. Harmjanz assures Zimmerman that Matthes Ziegler was incorrect in believing the Atlas work to complete. He details future plans and reasons the material was still needed. He notes that work would continue under the auspices of the Ahnenerbe. He also mentions that Rudolf Mentzel had verbally promised the loan of the material and assures Zimmerman there would be no financial cost to the German Research Association for this project.

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, November 17, 1938, Heinrich Harmjanz

Atlas of German Folklore

In this document, Heinrich Harmjanz writes to Wolfram Sievers regarding the source material for the Atlas of German Volkskunde. He reports that Matthes Ziegler had requested the material, stating that he'd heard the Atlas would cease to exist. Meanwhile, Harmjanz asks Sievers to reiterate the request to Rudolf Mentzel of the German Research Association that the material be provided to Harmjanz for further work, including a soon to be published Translyvanian atlas.

Position Paper By The Reich Association For Dowsing Submitted To Heinrich Himmler, October 6, 1938, Reich Association For Dowsing

Dowsing Research

This position paper, directed at Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, from the Reich Association of Dowsing addresses the situation of dowsing and dowsing research and offers proposals for official actions.

The Association emphasises that a scientific explanation is urgently needed, but much progress had been made despite a crippling lack of resources. They cite evidence of dowsing successes (tens of thousands of cases) and note that failures occur in every profession and in dowsing they are not disproportionate.

They call attention to the obstacles of "wild" dowsers, not connected with the Association, as well as the hostility of the science community which …

Report On A Manuscript By Eduard Wildhagen Criticizing The Atlas Of German Folklore, June 1, 1938, Unknown

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter regarding a document by Wildhagen which is seen as an attack on the leadership of the Atlas and the German Research Association. The document was sent to several friends of Wildhagen and some scientists abroad. The writer sees the document as damaging to their interests and wants countermeasures to be taken. The author describes Wildhagen as a power-seeker who had caused great damage to the German humanities and folklore communities.

Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Walther Wüst, May 27, 1938, Wolfram Sievers

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter from Wolfram Sievers to Walther Wüst regarding Eduard Wildhagen's book concerning the Atlas of German Folklore. Sievers forwards relevant documents and asks for advice as to whether the matter should be addressed with Franz Six, Rudolf Mentzel and Heinrich Harmjanz.

Handwritten notes by Wüst and Sievers show that Wüst encouraged the meetings, which occurred on June 17-18, 1939.

Note From Karl Theodor Weigel About Eduard Wildhagen, May 27, 1938, Karl Theodor Weigel

Atlas of German Folklore

In this note for the files, Karl Theodor Weigel describes a letter from Eduard Wildhagen regarding a book by Wildhagen concerning the Atlas of German Volkskunde. Wildhagen sought approval from the Ahnenerbe and Reichsführer SS before publishing the book. Weigel noted that he advised Wildhagen to go through official channels. It is stated that Wildhagen was certain that Himmler was no longer hostile toward him, but Weigel had heard otherwise.

Letter From Eduard Wildhagen To The Ahnenerbe, May 25, 1938, Eduard Wildhagen

Atlas of German Folklore

Eduard Wildhagen writes the Ahnenerbe regarding a document he wrote concerning the Atlas of German Volkskunde. He indicates that he would like to publish it, but fears this will spur attacks on him. He requests the Ahnenerbe to review and approve the work on behalf of the Reichsführer SS. He additionally suggests that the Ahnenerbe take over the Atlas work and appoint him as leader of the project.

Excerpts From A Document By Eduard Wildhagen Discussing The Atlas Of German Folklore, May 21, 1938, Ahnenerbe, Eduard Wildhagen

Atlas of German Folklore

This document includes two excerpts from a 1932 work by Eduard Wildhagen discussing the Atlas of German Folklore, dealing particularly with its ineffective management.

Letter From Walther Wüst To Heinrich Himmler, May 5, 1938, Walther Wust

Atlas of German Folklore

Wüst forwards to Himmler a letter to Matthes Ziegler regarding negative comments Ziegler had reportedly made regarding the Ahnenerbe.

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 77, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Administration Documents

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Reid Sterrett and J.H. Poteet discussing the historic triangle of Virginia.

Note From Wolfram Sievers To Matthes Ziegler, Undated, Wolfram Sievers

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter to Matthes Ziegler of the Professional Association for German Folk Studies about negative comments made by Ziegler about Sievers and the Ahnenerbe. Sievers asks Ziegler to explain himself.

Draft Of A Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Rudolf Mentzel, With Corrections, Undated, Wolfram Sievers

Atlas of German Folklore

Wolfram Sievers writes to Rudolf Mentzel of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft concerning the source material for the Atlas of German Folklore, asking that it be entrusted to the Ahnenerbe so that the work of Heinrich Harmjanz on the atlas can continue smoothly.

Bryn Mawr College Annual Report , 1937-38, Bryn Mawr College

Annual Reports of the President of Bryn Mawr College

Includes the President's Annual Reports to the Board of Directors of Bryn Mawr College for the years 1937-1938, 1942-1943, and 1943-1944.

Bryn Mawr College Undergraduate College Catalogue And Calendar, 1938-1941, Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College Calendar

Volume contains calendars of undergraduate courses and calendars of graduate courses for 1938, 1939, and 1940-1941.

Ua37/44 Tidbits Of Kentucky Folklore, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Tidbits of Kentucky Folklore nos. 200-300:

• A House by the Side of the Road – 192
• A Piece of the Way – 132
• A Tent Photographer – 7
• A Tent Show at Fidelity – 20
• A Village Oracle – 60
• Bark Whips – 128
• Better Than His Bond – 84
• Buggy Fixin’s – 130
• Burdock, Jimson Weeds & Cockleburs – 74
• Burning Down the House I Was Brung Up In – 158
• Buttons – 34
• Chestnuts – 162
• Children’s Post Offices – 126
• Children’s Superstitions – 124
• Company – 142
• Confederate Reunions – 52
• Consule Planco – 70
• Corn – …

Curriculum Vitae Of Bruno Schweizer, October 20, 1937, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer offers his curriculum vitae, describing his family origins, studies and military service, followed by his work and travels related to dialect and folk studies research.

Henry Cherry Lying In State With Honor Guard, Franklin Studio

2015: Cherry Statue Time Capsule

Henry Cherry lying in state in Van Meter Hall with two unidentified honor guards.

Henry Cherry's Funeral, Franklin Studio

2015: Cherry Statue Time Capsule

Photograph of Henry Cherry's funeral in Van Meter Hall.

Floral Offering At Ogden Vault, Franklin Studio

2015: Cherry Statue Time Capsule

Flowers at the Robert Ogden Vault in Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, Kentucky. The vault was made available to the Cherry family temporarily until a decision was made as to Henry Cherry's permanent resting place. He is buried in Fairview Cemetery with his wife Bessie (Fain) Cherry.

Robert Ogden was the founder of Ogden College which was merged with WKU in 1929. Ogden College was on the site now occupied by the Ogden College of Science & Engineering.

1937-06-17 Morehead Independent, Morehead Independent (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead Independent Archive

Morehead Independent published on June 17, 1937.

Letter From Bruno Schweizer To The Ss Race And Settlement Main Office, June 8, 1937, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer outlines proposals for further research in the 7 and 13 communities, including collection of sagas and history texts, creation of a magazine in the Cimbrian language, collection of photographs with a focus on racial biology, mapping of local place names, collection of spoken recordings, networking with local community members for further folk studies, ancestry, racial biology and history research. He proposes a trip with no more than 3-4 participants to avoid attracting too much attention and cites the need for Italian language fluency and transportation requirements.

The Tiger Vol. 5 No. 27, Students Of Louisiana State University Medical Center

LSU Medical Center Tiger (1932-1940)

The Tiger Volume 5, Number 27 contains 4 pages and was published on April 16, 1937.

The Tiger Vol. 5 No. 20, Students Of Louisiana State University Medical Center

LSU Medical Center Tiger (1932-1940)

The Tiger Volume 5, Number 20 contains 4 pages and was published on February 19, 1937.