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Articles 6421 - 6450 of 11985
Full-Text Articles in Cultural History
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 18, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 18, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 18, 1948. Within, Gruber lists various beliefs and superstitions that can be found within Berks County, Pennsylvania, ranging from signs of good luck to omens of death and misfortune. Gruber also inquires about a verse called "Die Schnitzel Bunk" and hopes that Shoemaker will be able to visit and view his diary and scrapbooks.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 16, 1948, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 16, 1948, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Anna W. Frey To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 16, 1948, Anna W. Frey
Letter From Anna W. Frey To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 16, 1948, Anna W. Frey
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Anna W. Frey addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 16, 1948. Within, Frey writes about her Pennsylvania Dutch upbringing, detailing various aspects she remembers including a custom surrounding Ascension Day where you cannot work.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1948, Ray Warner, Frank Edwards, Mary Ruth Muffley, Walter Rohlfs, George E. Saurman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Joanne Duncan, Roy Todd, Nancy Bare, Dorothy Garris, Fred Nicholls, John Burton, Lloyd Stowe, Betty Rilling, Anne Hughes
The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1948, Ray Warner, Frank Edwards, Mary Ruth Muffley, Walter Rohlfs, George E. Saurman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Joanne Duncan, Roy Todd, Nancy Bare, Dorothy Garris, Fred Nicholls, John Burton, Lloyd Stowe, Betty Rilling, Anne Hughes
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Coeds in customary dazzle and dither at Christmas week • Galaxy of events highlights Christmas week at Ursinus • Men students view yuletide festivities with unawareness • Lovely dispositions of staff triumph to present faculty with season's token • What gift would you give to the world? • "Messiah's" largest audience enjoys superb interpretation • Bud Williams' band applauded • January 3 date set for junior jubilee • Bruin soccer star honored by Mules • Pharmacy bows 66-36 in court opener • Strong team looms as coed hoopsters click in practice • Host of veteran grapplers certain of winning season …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 9, 1948, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 9, 1948, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1948, Ray Warner, Bob Gehman, Jean Heron, Steven Arvanitis, Bill Helfferich, George E. Saurman, Joanne Duncan, Ray Macqueen, Roy Todd, John Burton, Frank Edwards, Anne Hughes, Nancy Bare, Ralph Ziegler, Dorothy Garris
The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1948, Ray Warner, Bob Gehman, Jean Heron, Steven Arvanitis, Bill Helfferich, George E. Saurman, Joanne Duncan, Ray Macqueen, Roy Todd, John Burton, Frank Edwards, Anne Hughes, Nancy Bare, Ralph Ziegler, Dorothy Garris
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
"Who's Who" honors thirteen seniors • Seniors to present year's first formal at local ballroom • Students picked to represent Ursinus in annual edition of campus leaders • Outstanding artists featured Thursday in annual "Messiah" • Sociology studies confirm results of "CORE" racial poll • Students of Ursinus place small value on peace of world • Four IRC members visit State College • Annex gets number one stooper rating • Performance of "Uncle Harry" outstanding • Ursinus students selected to appear in annual "Who's Who" • Don Young tops bruins in all statistics; prize back selected "Player of the year" …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 2, 1948, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 2, 1948, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 25, 1948, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 25, 1948, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 22, 1948, Ray Warner, George Saurman, Roy Todd, Jeanne Stewart, Carolyn Herber, George Danehower, Jean Heron, Ralph Ziegler, Frank Edwards, Walter Rholfs, Joanne Duncan
The Ursinus Weekly, November 22, 1948, Ray Warner, George Saurman, Roy Todd, Jeanne Stewart, Carolyn Herber, George Danehower, Jean Heron, Ralph Ziegler, Frank Edwards, Walter Rholfs, Joanne Duncan
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Radio broadcasting begun by students over station WURS • Racial prejudice poll completed by 'CORE' • Weekly staff grows to record size as cub reporters join • "Y" asks students to give toys for foreign Christmas • Med schools pick twenty-three for next year's class • "Uncle Harry" set; cast full of talent • What do you consider an ideal weekend? • Crystal ball motif to be used for Senior Ball at Sunnybrook • Cub reporter suffers collapse; visualizes growth of Ursinus • Inscription creates frustration, defeat, malnutrition, scorn • Marsteller perfects apparatus for department of astronomy • Scarcity of …
Letter From A. Miriam Herr To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 20, 1948, A. Miriam Herr
Letter From A. Miriam Herr To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 20, 1948, A. Miriam Herr
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mrs. Leslie H. Shannon (A. Miriam Herr) addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 20, 1948. Within, Herr writes to respond to Shoemaker's question on a favorite "all" story. Herr details her encounter with an Amish man while buying blackberries at a market stall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 18, 1948, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 18, 1948, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Helen D. Witmer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 17, 1948, Helen D. Witmer
Letter From Helen D. Witmer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 17, 1948, Helen D. Witmer
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Helen D. Witmer addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 17, 1948. Within, Witmer details her favorite "all" story about asking for directions in Columbia, Pennsylvania. She also details her family's experiences growing up with Pennsylvania Dutch expressions and suggests Shoemaker look into the use of the word "wonderful" by people in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County "Sayings", Unknown Author
Lancaster County "Sayings", Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed set of Lancaster County sayings and folk beliefs by an unknown author, dated November 16, 1948. Within, beliefs pertaining to luck and folk cures for various ailments are detailed.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1948, Ray Warner, Anne Hughes, Nancy Bare, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls, Susanne Deitz, Elizabeth Haney, Fay Horner, Carolyn Herber, Jeanne Stewart, John Burton, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Bill Helfferich, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman
The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1948, Ray Warner, Anne Hughes, Nancy Bare, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls, Susanne Deitz, Elizabeth Haney, Fay Horner, Carolyn Herber, Jeanne Stewart, John Burton, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Bill Helfferich, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Seniors to feature Bud Williams' band at December ball • Philip to produce Handel's "Messiah" for eleventh year • Wallick to leave in December; Will study at Edinburgh • WSSF starts campaign with goal set at $1,000 • Wallace claims UN is success despite Russian difficulties • Pre-meds offered much for money • Juniors to sponsor tux raffle as part of money-raising drive • What do you like best about Ursinus? • Applications due for grad exam • "Y" to conduct prejudice poll • Pettit appointed assistant registrar • Editorials: Varsity letters; Passing fancies • Letters to the editor • …
Letter From Charles Ezra Bowman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 12, 1948, Charles E. Bowman
Letter From Charles Ezra Bowman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 12, 1948, Charles E. Bowman
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Charles Ezra Bowman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 12, 1948. Within, Bowman provides his contribution to Shoemaker's request about favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 11, 1948, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 11, 1948, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From O. S. Sprout To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, O. S. Sprout
Letter From O. S. Sprout To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, O. S. Sprout
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from O. S. Sprout addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 11, 1948. Within, Sprout details two separate Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories, one occurring between an Amish son and father and the other regarding an off-duty train operator. Sprout also seeks information on the value of a book printed in German.
Letter From Mrs. E. H. Mull To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, Mrs. E. H. Mull
Letter From Mrs. E. H. Mull To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, Mrs. E. H. Mull
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Mrs. E. H. Mull addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 11, 1948. Within, Mull recalls her favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" story, detailing the exasperated words from a neighbor towards her sons at meal time.
Letter From H. A. Shawalter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 9, 1948, H. A. Shawalter
Letter From H. A. Shawalter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 9, 1948, H. A. Shawalter
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. A. Shawalter addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 9, 1948. Within, Shawalter details a practice called "bull fiddling" or serenading, in which a newly married couple must offer compensation or endure raucous noise made outside the home by local community members.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1948, Ray Warner, Joanne Duncan, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Frank Edwards, Anne Hughes, Dorothy Garris, Nancy Bare, Walter Rholfs
The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1948, Ray Warner, Joanne Duncan, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Frank Edwards, Anne Hughes, Dorothy Garris, Nancy Bare, Walter Rholfs
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Stars and starlets to present talents in vaudeville show • Coeds join sororities as rush week ends • Facts and figures of NSA presented for student study • Lantern adds five to augment staff for November issue • Fall sports dance to highlight varied week-end activities • WSSF drive begins week from today • Prof. to discuss UN at second forum • What did you think of the election results? • Cliff Naylor leaves after two years of kitchen service • College women given the air by indignant male rebuttals • Duck, lassies! Fur flies fast as "Upper-Crust" sounds off …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 4, 1948, [Number: 23], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 4, 1948, [Number: 23], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 1, 1948, Ray Warner, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Bob Gehman, Walter Rholfs
The Ursinus Weekly, November 1, 1948, Ray Warner, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Bob Gehman, Walter Rholfs
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Varsity letter list includes 43 athletes • Dewey takes campus elections in landslide as 738 students vote in preview balloting • Thespians select "Uncle Harry" cast • Y members discuss bases for beliefs • Reporter uncovers campus complaints • Ranung, Klein draw capacity audience • Co-operate, mate! The infirmary calls • Sororities throw parties for big rushing campaign • Historical authority meets recent geopolitics seminar • Music department announces date of 11th Messiah presentation • 9 popular films scheduled for 1948-49 movie roster • Three students visit Gratersford prison • Ursinus coeds laud and lament traits of college male • …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 28, 1948, [Number: 22], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 28, 1948, [Number: 22], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1948, Ray Warner, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Bob Gehman, Jeanne Stewart, Anne Hughes, Donna Weber, Frank Edwards
The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1948, Ray Warner, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Bob Gehman, Jeanne Stewart, Anne Hughes, Donna Weber, Frank Edwards
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ranung and Klein to offer musicale; program to feature folk songs, arias • Fowler, two profs give party views in opening forum • Campus election slated for Wednesday; enthusiasm runs high among students • 'Y' committees plan numerous activities • Sororities to begin sophomore rushing • Week-end cheerful despite grid loss • Luncheons attended by many ex-coeds • Curtain Club plans show for November presentation • Officers of IRC to attend conference at Penn State • Frosh bear fund reaches $28 in drive to buy new costume • Frosh hold annual banquet with Gene Glick as guest • Chem society …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 21, 1948, [Number: 21], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 21, 1948, [Number: 21], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1948, Ray Warner, Joanne Duncan, Bob Gehman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Carolyn Herber, Fay Horner, Sara Weirich, Clara Hamm, Elizabeth Haney, Jeanne Stewart, Betty Rilling, Anita Frick, Anne Hughes, Nancy R. Bare
The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1948, Ray Warner, Joanne Duncan, Bob Gehman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Carolyn Herber, Fay Horner, Sara Weirich, Clara Hamm, Elizabeth Haney, Jeanne Stewart, Betty Rilling, Anita Frick, Anne Hughes, Nancy R. Bare
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Sophs apparently foiled as freshmen prexy, Lee Trimble, is safely hidden • WAA introduces '52 to Ursinus sports • Dale White elected editor of Lantern as Wentzel resigns • Football, fun, light fantastic promise successful old timers' day celebration • Forum to feature election discussion • Grads get degrees on Founders' Day • Five men appointed to act with faculty committees • Dressner, Buchanan picked as council representatives • German club plans dinner; to make Philadelphia trip • Thespians greet applicants at first meeting of year • Former student to return in concert with soprano • Frosh show ends customs …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 14, 1948, [Number: 20], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 14, 1948, [Number: 20], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, October 11, 1948, Ray Warner, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Frank Edwards, Sara Weirich
The Ursinus Weekly, October 11, 1948, Ray Warner, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Frank Edwards, Sara Weirich
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Bishop Corson to speak at exercises honoring college's 79th academic year • Weekly staff sees numerous changes • Haverford trounces bears 26-12 as Ted Test scores four touchdowns, kicks extra point • Alterations cause campus new look • MacQueen elected to council office • Warner-Haines is chosen to play for old timers • Dr. McClure gives address at opening chapel service • IRC names representatives for mid-Atlantic parley • Joe Bechtle views University of Tulsa • Frosh beat sophs in battle of brawn • Spanish Club plans year • Young to receive top football award • MacWilliams heads coed hockey …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 7, 1948, [Number: 19], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 7, 1948, [Number: 19], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, October 4, 1948, Ray Warner, Roy Todd, John Martin, Kathleen Mccullough
The Ursinus Weekly, October 4, 1948, Ray Warner, Roy Todd, John Martin, Kathleen Mccullough
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Floy Lewis, campus leader, explains women's student government functions • Enrollment figures reach record mark as 1036 matriculate • Council chooses Chad Alger as prexy; Saurman selected secretary- treasurer • Faculty admits five; Weygandt included • Oops! What's this? B-listers lambast dean's team 77-23 • Cut system altered; Dean lists changes • Large group starts high school duties • Arvanitis picks Ruby staff; Horner, Southall to assist • Phillips to replace Miller as new college registrar • Juniors to hold reception for women of frosh class • Coed tours Europe with church group • First epistle to the freshmen • …