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The Ursinus Weekly, March 20, 1950, Betty Leeming, Donald Stauffer, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman, Jean Leety, Ford Bothwell, George E. Saurman, Joyce Derstine, Joanne Nolt, Emile Schmidt, Douglas Macmullan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Moore Karavan to set mood of "April showers" • Councils co-operate on detailed inquiry of food situation • Board names Wetzel to top 'Weekly' post • ICG parley revises state's constitution; makes voting age 18 • Three to undertake department honors in papers, projects • Thespians to offer drama and comedy tomorrow evening • Y chats to feature parleys on purpose of frats, sororities • Engineers improve facilities of WURS to increase range • Freshmen to meet sororities' members • Frederick to direct cast of spring play • Original "Ruby" musical scores hit • Professors discuss European recovery • Debating …

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 16, 1950, [Number: 42], 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 H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 14, 1950, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 14, 1950. Within, Gruber writes to provide material for Shoemaker's radio program and discusses his school days and later education.

The Ursinus Weekly, March 13, 1950, Betty Leeming, Dick Hector, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Douglas Macmullan, Anne Hughes, Bob Rosenberger

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seniors plan show, "Back in civvies," as novel enterprise • Two profs to debate economic aid policy • Twenty fall victim to rushing tactics in spring campaign • Compton wins first at inter-collegiates; remains unbeaten • Y prexy to open "Fun nite" agenda with camping slides • Committee finishes proposed revisions of soph rules plan • Greeks to entertain at party for frosh • Senator emphasizes new fiscal system • Pink and black set suave 'Velvet mood' • Faculty honors Morrison at anniversary celebration • Drives elicit small student response • Hilarious atmosphere pervades old T-G with Muench and minstrel …

Letter From Hazel Thornton To Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, March 13, 1950, Hazel Thornton

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Hazel Thornton addressed to the editors of the Pennsylvania Dutchman, dated March 13, 1950. Within, Hazel describes her artworks which deal with depictions of Amish life and requests a subscription to the Pennsylvania Dutchman.

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 9, 1950, [Number: 41], 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, March 6, 1950, Betty Leeming, George E. Saurman, Bob Gehman, Ralph Ziegler, Dick Hector, Anne Hughes

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

'51ers rate second place, capture trophy in contest • Sophs plan week-end of sophisticate decor • Senator to discuss many new issues facing law-makers • Helfferich ekes out heavyweight honor for second season • Scout frat sponsors heart disease drive with dorm workers • Bare, B. Keller win roles as adult duo in teen-age drama • Law students await Temple preliminary to April ICG parley • Vesper service ends emphasis week • Senators to launch soliciting campaign for Red Cross aid • Muench to conquer coed athlete ranks as minstrel emcee • Seniors to present Saurman's musical • Southern exposure: …

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 2, 1950, [Number: 40], 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, February 27, 1950, Betty Leeming, George E. Saurman, Bill Helfferich, Ford Bothwell, Frank Edwards, Sally Canan, Dick Hector, Roy Foster, Dick Hanna

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cytologists to give material on cancer from U.S. research • Clothing drive opens today for overseas • Steere to consider "Sense of Vocation" for emphasis week • Coed societies map strategy in rushing season's candidates • Committee requests coeds' suggestions on customs matter • Week-end promises full-time enjoyment with carnival, shag • Sophs to highlight velvet mood at hop; present Art Brown • Actors to produce one-act group plays • Pre-legals prepare for ICG convention • Cerone opens drive for heart patients in talk to students • Foreign service agent tells story of escape from Asia • Ann Royer receives …

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 23, 1950, [Number: 39], 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, February 20, 1950, Betty Leeming, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ed Klein, Willard Wetzel, Jack Young

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Yearbook to stage "Horror, inc." night in week campaign • Fraternities welcome 67 as rushing season ends • Organization join to send assistance for schools abroad • Y chats to discuss U.S. foreign policy; Religion week near • Seniors head cast for "Dream waltz", Straus' music show • WAA femmes plan night of minstrelsy, comedy and music • Dean's men capture bitter 110-97 victory over busy b-listers • Thespians to enter "Junior miss" trials for May production • Dr. White narrates Color Day history; reviews progress of Ursinus women • Women to sponsor Senator Wood here • Miller takes leave …

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 16, 1950, [Number: 38], 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, February 13, 1950, Betty Leeming, Jean Leety, Ford Bothwell, Donald Stauffer, Ed Klein, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Fred Nicholls, Frank Edwards, Jean Heron, Bill Helfferich

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Balladeer Lee to appear for return engagement • Dr. White to return for colors ceremony • Geiger to manage "Weekly" business for spring season • Greek men launch rushing campaigns via party schedule • Rosicrucians honor thirty-seven coeds at after dinner tea • Dramateurs repeat stellar production of play "Pygmalion" • 'Ruby" editors meet first of deadlines after hard-fought battle against time • Yearbook to resort to threats, horror for financial push • Eleven join classes for spring session • Cabinet to finish Y roster Saturday • Dr. Philip accepts position as church choir director • Nelson Wenner wins first …

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 9, 1950, [Number: 37], 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. 75, Thursday, February 2, 1950, [Number: 36], 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. 75, Thursday, January 26, 1950, [Number: 35], 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. 75, Thursday, January 19, 1950, [Number: 34], 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.

Some Pennsylvania Dutch Customs Of Christmas And New Year’S Day, January 17, 1950, Andrew S. Berky

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed folklore term paper entitled, "Some Pennsylvania Dutch Customs of Christmas and New Year’s Day", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Andrew S. Berky, January 17, 1950. Within, Berky details various customs and traditions that can be observed in the Pennsylvania Dutch community on Christmas Eve and day. Also included is an appendix containing miscellaneous folk cures and braucherei tales.

The Ursinus Weekly, January 16, 1950, Betty Leeming, Bob Rosenberger, Willard Wetzel, Emile Schmidt, George E. Saurman, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ford Bothwell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Poet Davison to appear at third Ursinus forum • Thirty-one make up semester grad list, largest at Ursinus • Coeds plan field day with Lorelei at hand • Y students journey for week-end work in negro slum area • Dr. High discusses facts of allergies for pre-med group • Campus agent plans Chesterfield series • Gals! Write pageant for fame, fortune, and fifteen dollars • WSGA names group to revise customs • Photographer films "So much to be done" • Student leaders complete schedule for second term • "Myk" enjoys life here; Admires labs, libraries • Frosh face finals • …

Letter From Homer G. Neuhauser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, January 14, 1950, Homer G. Neuhauser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Homer G. Neuhauser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated January 14, 1950. Neuhauser writes to provide Shoemaker with information from his daughter, Susan Ann, about the Pennsylvania Dutch word "spritz."

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, January 12, 1950, [Number: 33], 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, January 9, 1950, Betty Leeming, Jack Young, Emile Schmidt, Jeanne Stewart, Joyce Derstine, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., George E. Saurman, Ford Bothwell, Bob Gehman, Jean Leety

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pi Gamma Mu approves Ursinus' charter request • Five gain entrance into thespian frat at secret gathering • Neill to rule pagent; Letson, court chosen • YW prexy accepts place on committee of national Y group • Rosies admit seven at after-dinner tea • "Ruby" staff posts roster for photos of activities groups • Speaker to discuss field in insurance • Local audience lauds Harrop, Basile concert • Cub and Key plans journal to record members' deeds • Dance and sports comprise pre-exam weekend events • School maintains system of scholarships and loans • Clara Hamm gains college board post …

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, January 5, 1950, [Number: 32], 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.

1950, Photograph, Joseph And Dorothy In The Summer, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

A Historical Study Of The Theatre Of The Mother Lode During The Gold Rush Period, Berton Everett Trulsson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Many events of the gold rush have been adequately narrated in numerous books and articles. The succeeding pages in this thesis will recall, historically by topic, important incidents of one phase of that period never before treated as a separate study that phase is the theatre of the Mother Lode region.

The argonauts of the Mother Lode wanted to be entertained and could pay for it. Many preferred the saloon and gamboling hall, but the theatre did not languish because of this, and in fact, developed in some instances directly out of the saloons and fandango halls.

It was the …

1950-12, Photograph, Joseph And Dorothy, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

1950, Photograph, Dehaan In Uniform, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

Blutkraut Notes, Raymond E. Hollenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of notes compiled by Raymond E. Hollenbach, dating from circa 1950. Hollenbach reviews entries from the Herbal books of German and Italian botanists related to the Blutkraut plant.

Notes From Guide Book To The Tiled Pavement In The Capitol Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copied from a book entitled, Guide Book to the Tiled Pavement in the Capitol of Pennsylvania by Henry Chapman Mercer. The notes were written by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, several methods of apple peeling are detailed, along with notes on the cooking of apple butter and various farming implements.

Notes On Barns And Apple Butter From The Cultivator And The Genesee Farmer, 1841-1859, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copied from The Cultivator and The Genesee Farmer, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating circa 1841 to 1859. The notes detail various articles describing the farms and farm buildings of Pennsylvania, particularly the barns. The notes also describe the process of making apple butter.