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Folklore Of The Pennsylvania Germans, Isaac Shirk Simons

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed thesis paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College entitled, "Folklore of the Pennsylvania Germans", by Isaac Shirk Simons, dated May 20, 1915. Within, Simons covers a range of topics pertaining to Pennsylvania Germans, including history, superstitions, religious sects and witchcraft.

July 23, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about her vacation trip from where she was staying in Tokyo to several different places around Japan. She writes of her stay in a Japanese style hotel. She also writes about the scenery around her, and about how long it takes her by rail to get to her travel destinations. She also writes of a traveling companion named George, and how she has invited Abbie to come and visit her and meet George.

April 11, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about life in Japan. She writes about the climate, and how she finds she cannot do as much due to the "enervating" nature of the climate there. She describes a "sword walking" ceremony, in which one climbs a ladder made of swords. She then writes of the beginnings of spring in Japan and how there is a fair coming to Japan, "the largest ever held in Japan."

January 18, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about the "glorious" scenery where she is staying. She writes of the mountains, streams, tall oak trees, and blossoms as the season changes from winter to spring.

December 26, 1906, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets to thank her for the Christmas gifts. She describes the table that they set for a traditional western-style Christmas. They invited a Japanese couple, who were described by Cora to be very fascinated with the Christmas decor. She also tells Mrs. Tibetts about her coming vacation with George to Oshima, as there is a volcano there that they are intending to climb.

American Bibliography By Charles Evans. Volume 3: 1751-1764, Charles Evans

Electronic Reference Materials

A Chronological Dictionary of all Books, Pamphlets and Periodical Publications Printed in the United States of America from the Genesis of Printing in 1639 Down to and Including the Year 1820 with Bibliographical and Biographical Notes

VOLUME 3: 1751-1764

Report Of Department Of Archeology, Nebraska State Historical Society, For 1903 And 1904, Elmer Ellsworth Blackman, Jade Robison

Nebraska State Historical Society: Transactions and Reports

In this document, E. E. Blackman, the State Archeologist, reports to the Nebraska State Historical Society regarding recently completed work in the field of archeology. Blackman first reports on his 1903 archeological explorations and lecture presentations. Fieldwork emphasized an investigation of flint quarries and geological formations across the central and eastern parts of the state of Nebraska. In the same year, Blackman set out on an expedition along the Blue River, with the hopes of gathering additional relics from previously excavated sites as well as from those yet to be investigated. Of primary importance was artifact collection and interpretation. Although …

American Bibliography By Charles Evans. Volume 2: 1730-1750, Charles Evans

Electronic Reference Materials

A Chronological Dictionary of all Books, Pamphlets and Periodical Publications Printed in the United States of America from the Genesis of Printing in 1639 Down to and Including the Year 1820 with Bibliographical and Biographical Notes

Volume 2: 1730-1750

American Bibliography By Charles Evans: Volume 1: 1639-1729, Charles Evans

Electronic Reference Materials

A Chronological Dictionary of all Books, Pamphlets and Periodical Publications Printed in the United States of America from the Genesis of Printing in 1639 Down to and Including the Year 1820 with Bibliographical and Biographical Notes

Volume 1: 1639-1729

Cabinet Photograph Of Millie [And] Christine, "The Two Headed Nightingale," N.D., Ollivier

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Cabinet card is 6.5in (16.5cm) tall and 4.5in (11cm) wide. Millie and Christine are photographed in full portrait, each in fine clothes and shoes, each grasping the curtains that frame them in the photographer's studio. Christine, presumably the figure on the right, hold a fan in her right hand.

Glenn Springs, So. Ca. : Its Location, Discovery, History, Personal Sketches Of Its Habitues, What It Will Cure, &C., Trimmier's Printing Office And Book Store, Simpson & Simpson

Local History

From Introduction:

"[....][Y]ou will find this an interesting little volume, containing a romance of the discovery of Glenn Springs in the time of the Indians; its re-discovery by the white man, and its history, with personal sketches of some of South Carolina's distinguished men, who were constant visitors at this fountain of health; and other description of Glenn Springs as a Summer Resort and accounts of the wonderful results from the use of this water."

Complete History Of The Execution Of Susannah Cox!: Her Life, Crime, Trial, And Death On The Scaffold, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

An undated pamphlet (circa 1880) titled "Complete History of the Execution of Susannah Cox! Her Life, Crime, Trial, and Death on the Scaffold." It provides information about Reading, Pennsylvania in 1809, discusses coverage of the story in the newspaper, and details the trial, execution and its aftermath. The pamphlet also includes information about published ballads related to the incident and mentions other Berks County hangings.

Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 November 15, Uncle Bob

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 March 17, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 March 9, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 March 8, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 February 26, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 February 24, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 January 29, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 January 23, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1877 January 11, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 December 5, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 November 23, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 November 16, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 November 7, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 November 1, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 October 25, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 September 29, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 September 9, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Louise Guiney, 1876 March 28, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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