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Copy Book Transcription Of The Ballad Of Susanna Cox, 1862, Unknown Author Dec 1861

Copy Book Transcription Of The Ballad Of Susanna Cox, 1862, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In this student copybook dating from circa 1862, the writer transcribes the ballad of Susanna Cox in both German and English. It recounts the trial and execution of a woman named Susanna Cox who killed her child, conceived out of wed-lock. The work copied in the book appears to be based on the Louis Storck translation of the ballad by Johann Philip Gombert.

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The Lamplighter's Address For Christmas, 1858, Author Unknown Dec 1857

The Lamplighter's Address For Christmas, 1858, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Discusses British local politics and welcomes Christmas and the New Year

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The Chester Standard - June 4, 1857, J. Belton Mickle, George Pither Jun 1857

The Chester Standard - June 4, 1857, J. Belton Mickle, George Pither

The Chester Standard 1857

The collection consists of issues of the Chester Standard, a weekly newspaper printed in Chester S.C. from 1854 to 1869, after changing its name from the Palmetto Standard. This issue, scanned from microfilm is from June 4, 1857 (volume VIII, number 23).

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The Eastern Mail (Vol. 09, No. 15): October 25, 1855, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing Oct 1855

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 09, No. 15): October 25, 1855, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

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The Lamplighter's Address For Christmas, 1855, Author Unknown Dec 1854

The Lamplighter's Address For Christmas, 1855, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Discusses British local politics and relations with Russia in relation to Christmas and the New Year

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Old River Men Say..., Portsmouth Daily Evening Tribune Sep 1854

Old River Men Say..., Portsmouth Daily Evening Tribune

Indian Head Rock Project

An article in the Portsmouth Daily Evening Tribune from September 5, 1854 describing the Indian Head Rock and the low river levels from 1839 to 1854.

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A Poem, In Memory And As A Tribute Due To The Forbes's Of Edinglassie And The Newe, Analyzing Their Kindness And Their Landlords Then, And Benevolence To Th' Poor, I Here Explain., Author Unknown Sep 1853

A Poem, In Memory And As A Tribute Due To The Forbes's Of Edinglassie And The Newe, Analyzing Their Kindness And Their Landlords Then, And Benevolence To Th' Poor, I Here Explain., Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

A poor man praises the generosity and character of the landlords.

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The River Is Now Within Three Inches If The Indian Head, Portsmouth Inquirer Sep 1851

The River Is Now Within Three Inches If The Indian Head, Portsmouth Inquirer

Indian Head Rock Project

An article published in the Portsmouth Inquirer on the Indian Head Rock from September 26, 1851.

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Lines On The Yew Tree In Twyford Churchyard, Author Unknown Mar 1850

Lines On The Yew Tree In Twyford Churchyard, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

A song celebrating a tree's long life.

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Hanging Or Hieroglyphical Rock; Colossal Bust At Low Water Mark, Used As A Metre By The Aborigines, John J. Egan Dec 1849

Hanging Or Hieroglyphical Rock; Colossal Bust At Low Water Mark, Used As A Metre By The Aborigines, John J. Egan

Indian Head Rock Project

Scene three from the Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley painted by John J. Egan circa 1850. The original is owned by the Saint Louis Art Museum.

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Hanging Or Hieroglyphical Rock; Colossal Bust At Low Water Mark, Used As A Metre By The Aborigines (Close Up Of Indian Head Rock), James J. Egan Dec 1849

Hanging Or Hieroglyphical Rock; Colossal Bust At Low Water Mark, Used As A Metre By The Aborigines (Close Up Of Indian Head Rock), James J. Egan

Indian Head Rock Project

Close up of Indian Head Rock from scene three from the Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valleypainted by John J. Egan circa 1850. The original is owned by the Saint Louis Art Museum.

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Ancient Monuments Of The Mississippi Valley, Pages 299-300, E. G. Squier, E. H. Davis Jan 1848

Ancient Monuments Of The Mississippi Valley, Pages 299-300, E. G. Squier, E. H. Davis

Indian Head Rock Project

Pages 299 and 300 of E. G. Squire's and E. H. Davis' book Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley, published in 1848.

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Portsmouth Works: At The Mouth Of The Scioto River, E. G. Squier Dec 1845

Portsmouth Works: At The Mouth Of The Scioto River, E. G. Squier

Indian Head Rock Project

Map of the Portsmouth, Ohio earthworks as drawn by E. G. Squier on December 31, 1845. Found in the book Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley.

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Memoir On The Synapte Of Duvernoy (Synapta Duvernæa A. De. Q.): A Translation Of De Quatrefages, A. 1842. Mémoire Sur La Synapte De Duvernoy (Synapta Duvernæa A. De Q.), Armand De Quatrefages, John M. Lawrence Dec 1841

Memoir On The Synapte Of Duvernoy (Synapta Duvernæa A. De. Q.): A Translation Of De Quatrefages, A. 1842. Mémoire Sur La Synapte De Duvernoy (Synapta Duvernæa A. De Q.), Armand De Quatrefages, John M. Lawrence

Integrative Biology Books

No abstract provided.

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Western Episcopal Observer December 11, 1841 Dec 1841

Western Episcopal Observer December 11, 1841

Gambier Observer 1841

No abstract provided.

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Ye Life Of Jemmy Catnach, Charles Hindley Dec 1840

Ye Life Of Jemmy Catnach, Charles Hindley

Broadside Ballads: England

Article in memory of J. Catnach (Printer, 2 & 3 Monmouth-Court, Seven Dials) and concerning his works for sale

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Newsman's Address, Author Unknown Dec 1839

Newsman's Address, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Reminiscing over the previous year and wishes for the future

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The Newsman's Address To His Master Customers, Author Unknown Dec 1835

The Newsman's Address To His Master Customers, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Christmas wish in verse with newspaper titles cleaverly intermingled

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The Calcutta Christian Observer, Volume Iv Dec 1834

The Calcutta Christian Observer, Volume Iv

ATS Digital Resources

No abstract provided.

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A Faithful Account Of The Life, Depredations, Confession And Execution Of That Notorious And Desperate Villain John Young, The Murderer Of Mr. Richardson!, Author Unknown Aug 1834

A Faithful Account Of The Life, Depredations, Confession And Execution Of That Notorious And Desperate Villain John Young, The Murderer Of Mr. Richardson!, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Article detailing the trial and execution of John Young for killing Mr. Richardson. Also details Young's past criminal history.

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Excerpt Of Sketches Of Pennsylvania From The Commercial Herald, July 1833, Unknown Author Jun 1833

Excerpt Of Sketches Of Pennsylvania From The Commercial Herald, July 1833, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed excerpt of an essay entitled "Sketches of Pennsylvania", originally appearing in the Commercial Herald and dated July 1833. Within, the author details the dialect and ways of life of the Pennsylvania Dutch in Lancaster County.

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Notes On Pittsburgh Wagoners From Hazard's Register Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker Dec 1832

Notes On Pittsburgh Wagoners From Hazard's Register Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed article transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker from Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania, volume twelve, page 286, dating from circa 1833. The article describes the long journeys undertaken by "Pittsburgh Wagoners," who led teams of horses and covered wagons from Baltimore and Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and Wheeling. It also describes the "wagon taverns" along the route and notes the coming changes with increased use of canals and railroads.

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Committee Room, Mollard's, Author Unknown May 1831

Committee Room, Mollard's, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

The poor are paying their share and more for the country.

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"The Barber's Ghost," January 7, 1825, Unknown Author Jan 1825

"The Barber's Ghost," January 7, 1825, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Typed copy of a folk tale appearing in the Chronicle of the Times of Reading, dated January 7, 1825. The unknown author tells the story of a man pretending to be a ghost in order to trick the gambling patrons at an inn and take their money.

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Anecdote From The Chronicle Of The Times, July 30, 1823, Unknown Author Jul 1823

Anecdote From The Chronicle Of The Times, July 30, 1823, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of a humorous anecdote taken from the Reading, Pennsylvania Chronicle of the Times, dated July 30, 1823. The tale concerns the occupation of grave diggers in the afterlife.

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Three Goddesses In Pursuit Of Paris, Author Unknown Dec 1819

Three Goddesses In Pursuit Of Paris, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Three women discovered the prettiest

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Copy Of Advertisements In The Marietta Pilot Newspaper, January 5, 1816, Marietta Pilot Newspaper Jan 1816

Copy Of Advertisements In The Marietta Pilot Newspaper, January 5, 1816, Marietta Pilot Newspaper

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed set of advertisements found in The Marietta Pilot newspaper, dated January 5, 1816. Within, a wife named Catherine responds to a previous advertisement placed by her husband, John Galbaugh, which discredited her character. Catherine refutes her husband, claiming that he is the cause of any financial hardship they must endure.

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South Gates, Author Unknown Jan 1815

South Gates, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Calming fears about a bank failing

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Moore's Prophecies For The Year 1813, Author Unknown Dec 1812

Moore's Prophecies For The Year 1813, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Prophesies of the year 1813 in relation to Britians effort in the Napoleonic Wars.

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Verses Addressed To A Certain Duke, Author Unknown Oct 1812

Verses Addressed To A Certain Duke, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

An opposition to the election of George Eden to the House of Commons.

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