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A Study Of The Speech Of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana., Hilda Brannon Fisher Jan 1950

A Study Of The Speech Of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana., Hilda Brannon Fisher

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

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Undated Note From Florence Baver To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Florence Baver Jan 1950

Undated Note From Florence Baver To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Florence Baver

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed and handwritten note from Florence Baver to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, a recipe is provided, along with information about names in a guest book.


Excerpts From Diary Of William B. Wilson, 1832-1836, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Excerpts From Diary Of William B. Wilson, 1832-1836, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten, copied excerpts from the diary of William B. Wilson of York County, Pennsylvania dated circa 1832 to 1836, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes pertain to apple butter, barn raising and repair, orchard planting and lightning rods.


Notes From History Of The Counties Of Lehigh And Carbon In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From History Of The Counties Of Lehigh And Carbon In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten transcription of an excerpt from History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes detail a typical Pennsylvania German "apple-butter party" including the steps involved in producing the butter as well as the unique method of eating it on bread with cream cheese.


Transcription Of The Poem "Bells Nickle", Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.


Blutkraut Notes, Raymond E. Hollenbach Jan 1950

Blutkraut Notes, Raymond E. Hollenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of notes compiled by Raymond E. Hollenbach, dating from circa 1950. Hollenbach reviews entries from the Herbal books of German and Italian botanists related to the Blutkraut plant.


Folklore Term Paper On Folk-Medicine, Robert B. Long Jan 1950

Folklore Term Paper On Folk-Medicine, Robert B. Long

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert B. Long, dating from circa 1950. Within, Long details responses to questions about local folk medicine practices he gathered via interviews with people residing in Lancaster County and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.


Folklore Term Report, Raymond J. Krushinski Jan 1950

Folklore Term Report, Raymond J. Krushinski

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten, untitled term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Raymond J. Krushinski, dating from circa 1950. Within, Krushinski provides his findings from speaking with two women named Ethel McNelic and Dorothy Echert of Lancaster, Pennsylvania about folk sayings, beliefs and folk medicine.


Letter From Raymond E. Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Raymond E. Hollenbach Jan 1950

Letter From Raymond E. Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Raymond E. Hollenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Raymond E. Hollenbach addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Hollenbach discusses the plant lore of a tree known as Ailanthus. Hollenbach speculates that Ailanthus might also be what the Pennsylvania-Dutch call the Himmelsbaum.


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.


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.


Excerpt From A Broadside Dated June 17, 1833, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Excerpt From A Broadside Dated June 17, 1833, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Notes on a broadside excerpt concerning a man named Johannes Henner by Alfred L. Shoemaker dating from circa 1950. The broadside originates from the Unger collection and may date from June 17, 1833. The excerpt is written in the German language. Shoemaker notes variant spellings of the name Johannes contained therein.


Amish Notes From The Kishacoquillas Valley, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Amish Notes From The Kishacoquillas Valley, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes on the Amish in Kishacoquillas Valley, Pennsylvania, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. From Volume 28 of the Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Shoemaker notes a story about the Amish aversion to cameras and photography. From the New York Times of June 29, 1929, Shoemaker notes information about the history of the Amish and the ethnic populations of Belleville.


Folklore Report: The Amish, Jim Eisenbud Jan 1950

Folklore Report: The Amish, Jim Eisenbud

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Jim Eisenbud, dating from circa 1950. Within, Eisenbud writes his report on the folklore and practices of the Amish within and around Lancaster County. Topics include differences between Amish and Mennonites, farming practices and traditional songs.


Ballad Of Jacob And Tillie, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Ballad Of Jacob And Tillie, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten ballad on note paper from the University of Illinois' Department of Germanic Language and Literatures, presumably copied by Alfred Shoemaker circa 1950. The bawdy rhyme concerns the courtship of a young Amish couple named Jacob and Tillie, who must suffer the strict Amish courting practices before they are wed.


Account Of Ephrata And History Of The Dunkers, Redmond Conyngham, Christian Endress Jan 1950

Account Of Ephrata And History Of The Dunkers, Redmond Conyngham, Christian Endress

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of a history of the Dunkers of Ephrata Township originally found within the Pennsylvania Gazette. Within, the copy documents information provided by Redmond Conyngham and Christian Endress on the community, ranging from doctrines to manner of dress, and days and holidays of observation.


Mr. Beiler Wanted A Wife And Folk Tale Medicine, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Mr. Beiler Wanted A Wife And Folk Tale Medicine, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of two folktales entitled, "Mr. Beiler Wanted a Wife", and, "Folk Tale Medicine", dating from circa 1950. One tale describes the case of Mr. Beiler who wished to find a wife through a matrimonial advertisement but needed a photograph of himself to send in the mail. The second tale describes how a young woman was cured of her pneumonia-induced fever via salted mackerel.


A Wild Amishman, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

A Wild Amishman, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of an Amish folktale entitled, "A Wild Amishman", dating from circa 1950 and presumably recorded by Alfred Shoemaker. Within, the story is said to have occurred during 1900 and concerns the excommunication of a rebellious Amish man from his community.


Account Of An Amish Husking Party And Note On Peter Muhlenberg, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Account Of An Amish Husking Party And Note On Peter Muhlenberg, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten excerpts from the Lancaster Intelligencer newspaper composed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated originally from September 11 and October 25, 1894. The first note concerns a nickname given to Peter Muhlenberg by a Hessian regiment while the second details an Amish corn husking party held on a farm near Intercourse, Pennsylvania.


Gan-Sho-Han-Ne Poem, C. Z. Mast Jan 1950

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.


Notes On Christmas Traditions, 1833-1890, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Christmas Traditions, 1833-1890, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes from a variety of newspapers and other sources dating from the 1800s, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes describe various Christmas traditions, including tree trimming and decorating, songs and caroling, superstitions, sayings and events.


Notes From The Philadelphia Press Of January, 1869, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Philadelphia Press Of January, 1869, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten, copied excerpts from a January 1869 edition of the Philadelphia Press, presumably written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, the notes detail Annie Powell who was known for her 'A P' cakes along with various other reminiscences about early Philadelphia - including mourning practices and the funeral of Benjamin Franklin.


Notes On Directions For Cookery By Miss Leslie, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Directions For Cookery By Miss Leslie, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes primarily on a recipe for Apees cakes, written by Alfred Shoemaker and copied from Directions for Cookery by Eliza Leslie. The documents contain additional notes from other sources regarding Shrewsbury Cakes and Yorkshire Christmas Pie.


Copied Letter From The Easton Sentinel, January 10, 1826, Jacop De Schleeber Jan 1950

Copied Letter From The Easton Sentinel, January 10, 1826, Jacop De Schleeber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of a satirical letter found within the Easton Sentinel, dated January 10, 1826. Within, a man going by the name 'Jacop de Schleeber' writes to Mr. Brinder and provides a short parody he entitles, "Do My Sussy" (To My Susie).


Notes On Apples And Churches From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, 1872-1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Apples And Churches From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, 1872-1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of notes copied from the Berks and Schuylkill Journal dating from 1872 to 1874, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, excerpts detail information on subjects ranging from church bells and organs to the origins of certain varieties of apples.


Notes On "Hotch-Potch" From The Lancaster Farmer, January, 1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On "Hotch-Potch" From The Lancaster Farmer, January, 1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes copied from the Lancaster Farmer of January 1881, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, a recipe for a 'hotch-potch' (stuffed pig stomach) is detailed by J. G. Warwick, with additional commentary provided by the editor of the periodical.


Notes On Agriculture, Horticulture And Fruit Varieties, 1846-1855, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.


Notes From Guide Book To The Tiled Pavement In The Capitol Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From Guide Book To The Tiled Pavement In The Capitol Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copied from a book entitled, Guide Book to the Tiled Pavement in the Capitol of Pennsylvania by Henry Chapman Mercer. The notes were written by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, several methods of apple peeling are detailed, along with notes on the cooking of apple butter and various farming implements.


Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1874-1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1874-1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copying excerpts from the New Holland Clarion newspaper, originally dated from 1874 to 1878, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes concern topics such as Christmas trees, apple seeds, and Pennsylvania Dutch dialect humor.


Notes From The New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press And Lancaster Examiner, 1869-1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press And Lancaster Examiner, 1869-1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes from newspapers including the New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press and Lancaster Examiner, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from 1869 to 1894. The notes cover a variety of topics including Christmas, Pennsylvania Dutch foods, superstition and stories of murderers, hangings and burials.