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Business Meeting Minutes, 1952-1954, Bethlehem United Church Of Christ (Tenth Legion, Va.) Jan 1952

Business Meeting Minutes, 1952-1954, Bethlehem United Church Of Christ (Tenth Legion, Va.)

Series 1 - Administrative Records, 1844-1979

Notebook contains minutes from the monthly Business Meeting. Includes reports of church finances and discussion of the new church building.


Does No One But Me At All Ever Feel This Way In The Least, Robert Frost Jan 1952

Does No One But Me At All Ever Feel This Way In The Least, Robert Frost

James Hearst Documents

The poem Does no one but me at all ever feel this way in the least by Robert Frost originally meant to be sent out as a Christmas greeting in 1952 but sent out for July 4, 1953.


History Of The Farm Of My Parents, January 1952, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1952

History Of The Farm Of My Parents, January 1952, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed document detailing the history of the family farm, house and surrounding land of H. Wayne Gruber, dating from 1876 to January 1952. Within, Gruber details the history of ownership of the land, the parts and functions of each area of the house (including Pennsylvania Dutch terminology) and the surrounding outbuildings, sheds and barns as well as the fields and orchards. Gruber also describes repair work and expansions to the house and other buildings over the years.


Dieffenbach On Meat: Addenda, Part I, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jan 1952

Dieffenbach On Meat: Addenda, Part I, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Meat: Addenda", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dating from circa 1952. Within, Dieffenbach covers a variety of topics involving meat, including butchering, family recipes, and various humorous anecdotes from his youth.


Dieffenbach On Horses: Peculiar Habits And Tastes, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jan 1952

Dieffenbach On Horses: Peculiar Habits And Tastes, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Horses: Peculiar Habits and Tastes", by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dating from circa 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details some of the eating habits he's seen horses possess, describing stories of horses who eat eggs, cheese, bread and other items.


Dieffenbach On The Bull, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jan 1952

Dieffenbach On The Bull, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "The Bull", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dating from circa 1952. Within, Dieffenbach provides two humorous tales involving preachers and cow breeding.


Proposal For The Preparation Of A Book On The Costumes Of The Plain People, Melvin Gingerich Jan 1952

Proposal For The Preparation Of A Book On The Costumes Of The Plain People, Melvin Gingerich

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

This typed paper outlines a proposal for a book on the history of plain costumes worn by Mennonites and other groups primarily in Pennsylvania. It lists the qualifications of the author, Melvin Gingerich, as well as the estimated costs and timeline to produce the work. It provides a description of the proposed book and tentatively outlines its contents.


Planting, Seeding, Or Sowing And Harvesting On My Parent's Farm, In North Heidelberg Township, Berks County Pennsylvania From 1876 To 1893, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1952

Planting, Seeding, Or Sowing And Harvesting On My Parent's Farm, In North Heidelberg Township, Berks County Pennsylvania From 1876 To 1893, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed essay entitled, "Planting, Seeding, or Sowing and Harvesting On My Parent's Farm, In North Heidelberg Township, Berks County Pennsylvania", by H. Wayne Gruber, dating from January 1952. Within, Gruber recalls the agricultural practices his parents practiced in relation to the moon and star signs and details the methods of planting and harvesting corn, potatoes and grain.


Postcard From [James Laughlin] To Hubert Creekmore (14 December 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore Dec 1951

Postcard From [James Laughlin] To Hubert Creekmore (14 December 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes to Creekmore to discuss permissions for the Stéphane Mallarmé translation anthology. He suggests that Wallace Fowlie may have advice, and he states that Éditions Gallimard may own some of the rights.


Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (31 October 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore Oct 1951

Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (31 October 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes from New York City on New Directions Publishing Corporation letterhead to Creekmore in Pacific Palisades, California. Laughlin recently returned from Europe. He discusses corrections to the Stéphane Mallarmé translation anthology. He says that Mr. Eliot asks where the Ezra Pound translation of Catullus's "Cerclamon" is located. Laughlin states that he may be going to Pasadena, California, soon to consult with the Ford Foundation about a project.


Mrs. James Hearst Dies Oct 1951

Mrs. James Hearst Dies

James Hearst Documents

An article from the Cedar Falls daily record reporting on the death of Mrs. James Hearst, nee Carmelita Cameron Calderwood.


Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (20 September 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore Sep 1951

Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (20 September 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes from Paris, France, on New Directions Publishing Corporation letterhead to Creekmore in Pacific Palisades, California, to respond to Creekmore's letters of August 7 and August 11, 1951. He discusses the status of the Stéphane Mallarmé translations. He discusses seeing Herbert Read and Parson Eliot, as well as a forthcoming new edition of The Spirit of Romance with publisher Peter Owen. He says that Tennessee Williams has been in London, England, and Paris after being in Rome, Italy, and Williams plans to travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the opening of The Rose Tattoo. Includes envelope.


Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (20 August 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore Aug 1951

Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (20 August 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes from New York City on New Directions Publishing Corporation letterhead to Creekmore in Jackson, Mississippi, to discuss various anthologies, translations, and publications. Includes envelope.


Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (14 June 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore Jun 1951

Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (14 June 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes from New York City on New Directions Publishing Corporation letterhead to Creekmore in Saratoga Springs, New York, to discuss the Stéphane Mallarmé copyrights, Editions Gallimard, Chatto and Windus in London, a Provencal anthology, and a Levi Robert Lind anthology of Latin poetry.


Gorham State Teachers College Commencement Program 1951, Gorham State Teachers College Jun 1951

Gorham State Teachers College Commencement Program 1951, Gorham State Teachers College

Commencement Programs

The Gorham State Teachers College programs for the Commencement Week, Senior Last Chapel, Baccalaureate Services, and Commencement Exercises. Held in Gorham, Maine June 2 to 11, 1951. Address given by Dr. Kenneth C. M. Sills, President Bowdoin College.


Portland Junior College Commencement Program 1951, Portland Junior College Jun 1951

Portland Junior College Commencement Program 1951, Portland Junior College

Commencement Programs

The Portland Junior College program for the Forth Commencement Exercises. Held in Portland, Maine June 10, 1951. Address given by Dr. John M. Thomas.


Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (15 May 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore May 1951

Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (15 May 1951), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes from New York City on New Directions Publishing Corporation letterhead to Creekmore in Jackson, Mississippi, to congratulate Creekmore on signing a book publishing contract with Random House, Inc.. He also discusses various forthcoming translations by Creekmore. Includes envelope.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, April 16, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Apr 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, April 16, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda describes the recent loss of inspiration while working on her novel, but speaks of her plans to push forward in writing. Linda updates John about life at home during the spring and her plans for the farm.


Letter From Christopher Lasch To Linda Grace Hoyer, April 13, 1951, Christopher Lasch Apr 1951

Letter From Christopher Lasch To Linda Grace Hoyer, April 13, 1951, Christopher Lasch

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from John Updike's roommate, Christopher Lasch, to Linda Grace Hoyer, Christopher thanks Linda for her kindness during a visit to Plowville over the spring vacation. Christopher also provides his opinion of the Dear Juan novel.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, April 9, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Apr 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, April 9, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about life at home after his visit on spring break. Linda describes the sadness she feels from missing John's presence, and hopes he and Christopher Lasch enjoyed their stay.


Letter From Arta M. Bortner To The Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, March 30, 1951, Arta M. Bortner Mar 1951

Letter From Arta M. Bortner To The Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, March 30, 1951, Arta M. Bortner

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Arta M. Bortner addressed to the Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, dated March 30, 1951. Within, Bortner provides details on a childhood school game and rhyme that young children used to play involving a bear and stolen sheep.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 22, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 22, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John on her progress with the novel and wonders how her husband will spend his time at home during break. She also speculates about John's class rank at Harvard.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 19, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 19, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda describes plans for John to visit with the Greenwich Updikes during spring break. She also comments on John's school work, discussing philosophies of education and happiness.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 16, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 16, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda inquires about John's plans for spring break and warns him not to accept charity from the Greenwich Updikes. She also praises John for his exam grades.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 14, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 14, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda wishes John a happy birthday and updates him on the expected arrival of his cake to Harvard.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 12, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 12, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda notes that Wesley and her father have been arguing lately. She shares her plans for sending a birthday cake to John and comments about boys in the community and the draft.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 9, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 9, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda relates a story about selling hay. She updates John about her progress on the novel and writes about Wesley receiving cards from an "unknown woman".


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 7, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 7, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda thanks John for conducting research on the historical facts within her novel. She updates John about her progress and worries that an early spring might set her behind schedule.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 4, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 4, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda praises John's latest cartoon work and advises him not to worry about his health. She ponders a recent church sermon and relates a story of the dogs' adventure with a muskrat.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 1, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer Mar 1951

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, March 1, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda details research she has done regarding her novel. She also updates John about life at home and the continued recognition he is receiving for his work on the Harvard Lampoon.