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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.

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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.

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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.

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Notes On Rhymes And A Folk Cure For Hemorrhaging, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Rhymes And A Folk Cure For Hemorrhaging, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. The notes cover a folk cure and rhymes related by three different informants: Caroline Stadtman, Butcher Henninger and Emma C. Jenkins.

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Notes From Annals Of Luzerne County, A Year’S Residence In The United States Of America And Other Sources, 1818-1900, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From Annals Of Luzerne County, A Year’S Residence In The United States Of America And Other Sources, 1818-1900, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes by Alfred L. Shoemaker from various sources including Annals of Luzerne County and A Year's Residence in the United States of America, copied circa 1950. The notes include a poem by a Methodist preacher entitled "Mush and Milk," descriptions of Pennsylvania barns, and an account of Pennsylvania Dutch dialect and customs.

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Pennsylvania German Rhymes, Chants, And Lullabies, Unknown Author Jan 1950

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Term Paper: Customs Of The Year, John U. Baker Jr. Jan 1950

Term Paper: Customs Of The Year, John U. Baker Jr.

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College and entitled, "Customs of the Year", by John U. Baker Jr., dating from circa 1950. Within, Baker details the various customs and practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch, including Easter egg hunts and the refusal to work on Ascension Day.

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Notes From West Chester Local News And Other Sources, 1813-1879, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Old Home Remedies And Beliefs Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Alice Ziemer Jan 1950

Old Home Remedies And Beliefs Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Alice Ziemer

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of old folk remedies and cures of the 19th century South Eastern Pennsylvania Dutch community compiled by Alice Ziemer, dating from circa 1950. Within, Ziemer provides remedies for ailments such as pneumonia, whooping cough, epilepsy, warts and the common cold. The notes also contain folklore surrounding infants and rhymes in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.

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Undated Letter From Elsie M. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Elsie M. Smith Jan 1950

Undated Letter From Elsie M. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Elsie M. Smith

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Elsie M. Smith addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Smith provides Shoemaker with a list of weather prediction beliefs and other superstitions involving animals and luck.

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Baskets And Basket, Paul B. Horning Jan 1950

Baskets And Basket, Paul B. Horning

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed essay entitled, "Baskets and Basket", by Paul B. Horning, dating from circa 1950. Within, a brief history of the Reifsnyder basket weaving shop in the village of Basket in Ruscombmanor Township is detailed along with its lasting legacy through the work of Milton Lorah.

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Tales Of An Eccentric Character Of Old Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, David M. Quickel Jan 1950

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".

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Notes From The Marietta Scrapbook At The Lancaster County Historical Society, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Folklore Term Paper: Christmas And New Years Customs, John A. Rhode Jan 1950

Folklore Term Paper: Christmas And New Years Customs, John A. Rhode

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by John A. Rhode, dating from circa 1950. Within, Rhode details his interview findings surrounding Christmas and New Year's customs as observed in Lancaster County and York County, Pennsylvania.

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Witchcraft Story: Notes From The York Daily, March 5, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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William H. Newell Notes At Pottsville, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Folklore Term Paper: Folk Medicine, Edward J. Matey Jan 1950

Folklore Term Paper: Folk Medicine, Edward J. Matey

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College and entitled, "Folk Medicine", by Edward J. Matey, dating from circa 1950. Within, Matey details various folk cures and pow-wow practices derived from interviews in Lancaster County.

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Notes From The Reformed Messenger, 1844-1854, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Dialect Stories Of William Bickel, 1877-1879, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1950

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.

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Folk Beliefs Of Mifflin County, John A. Hostetler Jan 1950

Folk Beliefs Of Mifflin County, John A. Hostetler

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Two typed folk beliefs or superstitions compiled by John A. Hostetler, dating from 1950. These Mifflin County, Pennsylvania superstitions concern the prevention of convulsions in babies and a warning for pregnant women.

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