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Full-Text Articles in Cultural History
Notes From The New York Public Library, 1748-1820, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The New York Public Library, 1748-1820, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten set of notes transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, a story originally dated October 10, 1820, details a traveler's experience with his room companions at a tavern near the Blue Mountains.
Notes From The York Daily, 1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The York Daily, 1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes from the York Daily newspaper covering the period of January 29 to June 15, 1874, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Topics include wedding anniversaries, speck and a tale of a woman being accidentally buried alive.
Folk Beliefs Of Mifflin County, John A. Hostetler
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.
Undated Note From Florence Baver To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Florence Baver
Undated Note From Florence Baver To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Florence Baver
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed and handwritten note from Florence Baver to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, a recipe is provided, along with information about names in a guest book.
Notes From The Hex Murder By Forrester Hazard, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Hex Murder By Forrester Hazard, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
These handwritten notes, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950, refer to passages in the book The Hex Murder by Forrester Hazard. Shoemaker notes references to superstitions, braucherei and hex magic as discussed by characters in the book. One example refers to the custom of stirring up a vinegar barrel when a mother is dying.
Notes On Directions For Cookery By Miss Leslie, Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Notes From The Philadelphia Press Of January, 1869, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Philadelphia Press Of January, 1869, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten, copied excerpts from a January 1869 edition of the Philadelphia Press, presumably written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, the notes detail Annie Powell who was known for her 'A P' cakes along with various other reminiscences about early Philadelphia - including mourning practices and the funeral of Benjamin Franklin.
Copied Letter From The Easton Sentinel, January 10, 1826, Jacop De Schleeber
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).
Notes On "Hotch-Potch" From The Lancaster Farmer, January, 1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Notes On Apples And Churches From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, 1872-1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On Apples And Churches From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, 1872-1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of notes copied from the Berks and Schuylkill Journal dating from 1872 to 1874, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, excerpts detail information on subjects ranging from church bells and organs to the origins of certain varieties of apples.
Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1874-1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Excerpts From Diary Of William B. Wilson, 1832-1836, Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Rejecting Suitors, April 28, 1905, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Rejecting Suitors, April 28, 1905, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten set of notes from an unknown source dating from 1905 entitled, "Rejecting Suitors", transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes document the practice of giving butter bread (or apple butter bread) to an unwanted lover. The practice is noted as being particular to the western portion of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania in the 1860s.
Notes From The New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press And Lancaster Examiner, 1869-1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Notes From Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania: A Collection Of Historical And Biographical Sketches, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania: A Collection Of Historical And Biographical Sketches, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten, copied notes from Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania: A Collection of Historical and Biographical Sketches transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes describe the process of making apple butter and include a humorous interview with a local resident.
Notes From History Of The Counties Of Lehigh And Carbon In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From History Of The Counties Of Lehigh And Carbon In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten transcription of an excerpt from History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes detail a typical Pennsylvania German "apple-butter party" including the steps involved in producing the butter as well as the unique method of eating it on bread with cream cheese.
Notes On "Stirrings" And Amusements, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On "Stirrings" And Amusements, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes copying various excerpted stories, transcribed by Alfred L Shoemaker. Within, a traditional apple butter "stirring" party is detailed as well as a story involving indigenous basket weavers and a man named Yoder.
Notes From The Lancaster Volksfreund And Reading Eagle, 1870-1914, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Lancaster Volksfreund And Reading Eagle, 1870-1914, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten, copied notes from various sources, including the Lancaster Volksfreund and The Reading Eagle, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes cover a variety of topics, including a humorous story of a church sermon, a German account of apple butter frolicks, and a Dr. S. Landis of Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1898, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten, copied notes from the New Holland Clarion, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes cover a range of topics including the price of flour, the storage of milk in clay crocks and school children passing notes on April Fool's Day.
Term Paper: Customs Of The Year, John U. Baker Jr.
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.
Note On Ash Wednesday Traditions, Samuel J. Fritch
Note On Ash Wednesday Traditions, Samuel J. Fritch
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed document noting the customs and traditions observed by the Pennsylvania Dutch community on Ash Wednesday, composed by Samuel Fritch and dating from circa 1950. Within, Fritch details how those who rise last in the morning are dubbed "Esha Puddle".
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.
Old Home Remedies And Beliefs Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Alice Ziemer
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.
Notes On Rhymes And A Folk Cure For Hemorrhaging, Alfred L. Shoemaker
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.
Folklore Term Paper: Pow-Wow, John D. Trout Iii
Folklore Term Paper: Pow-Wow, John D. Trout Iii
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed term paper entitled, "Pow-Wow", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by John D. Trout III, dating from circa 1950. Within, Trout details a variety of pow-wow cures he learned during his fieldwork in Lancaster, Berks and Chester County, Pennsylvania, ranging from cures for toothache to a method to relieve bloated cows.
Undated Letter From Elsie M. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Elsie M. Smith
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.
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.
Baskets And Basket, Paul B. Horning
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.
Folklore Term Paper On Folk-Medicine, Robert B. Long
Folklore Term Paper On Folk-Medicine, Robert B. Long
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert B. Long, dating from circa 1950. Within, Long details responses to questions about local folk medicine practices he gathered via interviews with people residing in Lancaster County and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Letter From Raymond E. Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Raymond E. Hollenbach
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.