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Notes On Husbands And Wives, And Other Folk Beliefs, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On Husbands And Wives, And Other Folk Beliefs, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten, untitled note transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker dating from circa 1950. Within, some beliefs surrounding husbands and wives are noted along with other folk sayings.
Notes From West Chester Local News And Other Sources, 1813-1879, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From West Chester Local News And Other Sources, 1813-1879, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes from the West Chester Local News and other sources, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, a range of topics are covered, including a story about a bear and going to market in Philadelphia.
Babies And Superstitions, Ida Hollenbach
Babies And Superstitions, Ida Hollenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten set of notes entitled, "Babies and Superstitions", compiled by Ida Hollenbach, dating from circa 1950. Within, various beliefs surrounding newborn babies are documented including hair cutting, baptism and a birthday ritual to determine the life path a baby will follow.
Notes On Public Sales From The Reading Gazette, 1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On Public Sales From The Reading Gazette, 1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes copied from the Reading Gazette, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated from March 23 to April 6, 1878. Within, excerpts from accounts of public sales detail a basket maker's wares, food and drink, and the cries of hucksters selling their products.
Undated Notes And Rhymes From Various Sources And Informants Including G. A. Berner, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Undated Notes And Rhymes From Various Sources And Informants Including G. A. Berner, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of compiled notes transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Shoemaker documents various topics, ranging from folk cures and childhood pranks to women's methods of working and caring for children.
Letter From Mrs. Elmer L. Krick To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Mrs. Elmer L. Krick
Letter From Mrs. Elmer L. Krick To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Mrs. Elmer L. Krick
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mrs. Elmer L. Krick addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Krick writes in response to an inquiry made by Shoemaker asking about men who wore earrings.
Mother's Dutch Bean Soup Recipe, Mrs. Clyde Borneman
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.
Tales Of An Eccentric Character Of Old Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, David M. Quickel
Tales Of An Eccentric Character Of Old Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, David M. Quickel
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed submission to Alfred L. Shoemaker entitled, "Tales of an Eccentric Character of Old Dover Township, York County, Pa.", by David M. Quickel, dating from circa 1950. Within, Quickel recounts humorous sayings and tales surrounding the eccentric character he calls "Mr. Bull".
Notes From The Allentown Democrat, 1879-1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Allentown Democrat, 1879-1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes copied by Alfred L. Shoemaker from The Allentown Democrat of June 25, 1879 to June 1, 1881. The notes concern a chair purchased at a public sale, a Mardi Gras-style parade held in Catasauqua and a formula for warding off evil spirits found in an old barn in Alburtis, Pennsylvania.
Notes From The Reading Gazette: January 15 To September 30, 1876, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Reading Gazette: January 15 To September 30, 1876, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes copied from the Reading Gazette of 1876, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, a number of excerpts are compiled on topics such as witchcraft, cock fighting, women going to market in Philadelphia and superstitions about bed bugs.
Notes From The York County Star, December 28, 1866, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The York County Star, December 28, 1866, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten set of notes from the York County Star, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated December 28, 1866. Within, the article details the gathering of a large group of costumed "Bellsnickles" as they visited various houses in the region.
Notes From The Marietta Scrapbook At The Lancaster County Historical Society, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Marietta Scrapbook At The Lancaster County Historical Society, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A short, handwritten set of notes from a scrapbook at the Lancaster County Historical Society, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, a reference is made to various candies available for sale at a local confectionery.
Transcription Of The Poem "Bells Nickle", Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Notes From The Portland Press: A Scribbler's Notebook And The Easton Daily Express, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Portland Press: A Scribbler's Notebook And The Easton Daily Express, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes written by Alfred L. Shoemaker, copied from sources The Portland Press: A Scribbler's Notebook and The Easton Daily Express (December 26, 1866). Within, details pertaining to the Christmas tradition of Belsnickeling are noted as well as superstitions.
Witchcraft Story: Notes From The York Daily, March 5, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Witchcraft Story: Notes From The York Daily, March 5, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes from the York Daily newspaper of a story reprinted from the New York Sun compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated March 5, 1898. Within, a tale about witchcraft is recounted, dealing with an old witch hexing a baby and the subsequent cure provided by a witch doctor.
William H. Newell Notes At Pottsville, Alfred L. Shoemaker
William H. Newell Notes At Pottsville, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Shoemaker's handwritten entry documents his notes copied from William H. Newell, detailing superstitions and folktales including the removal of rats and mice, making deals with the devil, bird omens and weather predictions.
Notes From The York Gazette: June 2, 1894 To July 25, 1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The York Gazette: June 2, 1894 To July 25, 1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes from the York Gazette of 1894 copied by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. The articles cover topics including indentured servitude for immigrants, enlisting in the Revolutionary War and funeral practices.
Notes From Scrapbook F10ag B877, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From Scrapbook F10ag B877, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes copied from a scrapbook (perhaps from the Historical Society of Berks County) identified as "F10AG B877", transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Within, Shoemaker notes various observations including funeral customs, ice harvesting, gardening trends and birthday etiquette.
Notes From The Carlisle Herald, November 1854 To October 1856, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Carlisle Herald, November 1854 To October 1856, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes copied from the Carlisle Herald by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. The notes cover various topics such as cider making, barn raising, a recipe for buckwheat cakes and a humorous story about a near-sighted clergyman.
Notes From The Reading Times And Dispatch, November 26 To December 30, 1873, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Reading Times And Dispatch, November 26 To December 30, 1873, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten, copied notes from the Reading Times and Dispatch of 1873 transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, Shoemaker details a story regarding Blue Mountain Tea and how it got its alternative name, "Pater Behney’s Kraut".
Notes From Lancaster County Historical Society, Volume 22, 1918 And Other Sources, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From Lancaster County Historical Society, Volume 22, 1918 And Other Sources, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes copied from Lancaster County Historical Society, Volume XXII, The Philadelphia Press and The Johnstown Tribune transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. The notes include a "barring out the schoolmaster" story.
Notes On Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Types, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Types, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes by Alfred L. Shoemaker copied from material by Charles Dornbush, circa 1950. Shoemaker describes eleven barn types, detailing their differences in construction, materials used and layout. He also notes the counties in Pennsylvania where these barns are typically seen.
Reading Boat Trip To Philadelphia, May 14, 1788, Unknown Author
Reading Boat Trip To Philadelphia, May 14, 1788, Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed copy of a May 14, 1788 article from the Pennsylvania Gazette, entitled, "1788 Reading Boat Trip to Philadelphia". The article details the costs and dangers associated with moving freight along the Schuylkill River by boat between Reading and Philadelphia.
Letter From James H. Groff To Alfred L. Shoemaker, James H. Groff
Letter From James H. Groff To Alfred L. Shoemaker, James H. Groff
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from James H. Groff addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Groff writes to detail some of his childhood memories involving Pennsylvania Dutch customs and superstitions.
Folklore Term Paper: Folk Cures For The Common Cold, Robert E. Ackerman
Folklore Term Paper: Folk Cures For The Common Cold, Robert E. Ackerman
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert Ackerman, dating from circa 1950. Within, Ackerman describes several interviews conducted across Berks, Lancaster, and Somerset counties relating to folk cures for the common cold.
Childhood Recreations Of H. Wayne Gruber In His Boyhood Days, 1875-1885, H. Wayne Gruber
Childhood Recreations Of H. Wayne Gruber In His Boyhood Days, 1875-1885, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed document entitled, "Recreations of H. Wayne Gruber in His Boyhood Days", by H. Wayne Gruber, dating from circa 1950. Within, Gruber details various activities he engaged in growing up, including farm chores and hoop rolling.
Pennsylvania German Rhymes, Chants, And Lullabies, Unknown Author
Pennsylvania German Rhymes, Chants, And Lullabies, Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten document by an unknown author, dating from circa 1950. Within, the author details various Pennsylvania German sayings, chants, and rhymes.
Notes From The Reformed Messenger, 1844-1854, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Reformed Messenger, 1844-1854, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten set of notes from The Reformed Messenger transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Topics include religious practice among the Pennsylvania Germans, the importance of vehicle sheds at churches, newlywed customs, and the German language.
Dialect Stories Of William Bickel, 1877-1879, H. Wayne Gruber
Dialect Stories Of William Bickel, 1877-1879, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Typed stories by H. Wayne Gruber, mainly in Pennsylvania German dialect, dating from circa 1950. Gruber describes stories he heard as a young boy as related by a neighbor named William Bickel.
Stories And Incidents, 1880, H. Wayne Gruber
Stories And Incidents, 1880, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of typed stories, compiled by H. Wayne Gruber, circa 1950. The humorous anecdotes, featuring Pennsylvania German dialect, were related to Gruber in the year 1880. Subjects include a haunted farmhouse, butchering, fence posts and a city girl's first visit to a farm.