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Letter From Paul W. Bond To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 15, 1954, Paul W. Bond
Letter From Paul W. Bond To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 15, 1954, Paul W. Bond
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Paul W. Bond addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 15, 1954. Within, Bond provides an answer posed by Shoemaker's television program regarding a bone mill and describes how his father used bones in cooking.
The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Frank Brown, Marilyn Herrmann, Robert E. Armstrong
The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Frank Brown, Marilyn Herrmann, Robert E. Armstrong
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
WAA schedules musical revue Thursday night • AAUW holds program for senior women • West Chester STC group conducts vespers program • Greek columns • Roland Dedekind is "Weekly" editor; Killheffer named managing editor • Debating team has contest with Temple • U. of P. band will give concert here, March 18 • Dr. A. Rice reads Swedish works • Women's club plans "coffee" for senior girls • Dr. Bachrach to speak on civil liberties at forum • J. Canady speaks on impressionist art • Committee leaders announced for play • Conflicting schedule causes Group II to postpone play • …
The Ursinus Weekly, March 1, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Christian De La Roche, Robert E. Armstrong, Ronald Fisher, George W. Pauff, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind, Marguerite Struth
The Ursinus Weekly, March 1, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Christian De La Roche, Robert E. Armstrong, Ronald Fisher, George W. Pauff, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind, Marguerite Struth
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Helfferich tells causes of delay in Union work • U.C. Supply Store resumes full operation today • Ruby show to be presented • Band starts practice for Spring concert • Composition and technique discussed by Walter Hansen • Summer School to feature single session • U. of Penn band to present concert here • Dorthee von Miller to speak at AAUW program Wed. • Spring play cast revealed; Wright, Rack in lead roles • WSGA group holds meeting • John Canady to speak at seminar sessions • WAA will present variety show Mar. 11 • Dr. Allan Rice to present …
Dieffenbach On Manure: Removing It, March 1, 1954, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Manure: Removing It, March 1, 1954, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Manure - Removing it,", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated March 1st, 1954. Within Dieffenbach details how cow manure is removed from barns and different ways Pennsylvania farmers store and use the manure.
The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Joanne Friedlin, Frank Brown, John Westerhoff, Robert E. Armstrong, Marvin Rotman, Ronald Fisher, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind
The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Joanne Friedlin, Frank Brown, John Westerhoff, Robert E. Armstrong, Marvin Rotman, Ronald Fisher, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Eighty-eight are on Dean's list first semester • W. Hansen, second seminar speaker • "Ruby" 2/3 completed; Class of '54 show, Mar. 5 • Price, court elected royalty for May Day • French Club sponsors movie; Will give play • Naval aviation cadet man to visit UC, tell of program • Ursinus quartet sings for Rotary's ladies night • Student exchange program, subject of forum, Wed. • Greek columns • Quinn discusses criteria for judging paintings • Mizz Test is play director • Pre-meds visit Phila. College of Osteopathy • AAUW will introduce its aims to senior women • Editorials: …
Letter From Donald T. Knauss To The Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, February 17, 1954, Donald T. Knauss
Letter From Donald T. Knauss To The Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center, February 17, 1954, Donald T. Knauss
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Donald T. Knauss addressed to the Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center at Franklin and Marshall College, dated February 17, 1954. Within, Knauss states that at the direction of Ben A. Herman, Knauss is enclosing material to be printed in a Pennsylvania Dutch book.
The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Priscilla Shinehouse, Marilyn Herrmann, David Garlich, John Westerhoff, Ronald Fisher, Marvin Rotman, George W. Pauff
The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Priscilla Shinehouse, Marilyn Herrmann, David Garlich, John Westerhoff, Ronald Fisher, Marvin Rotman, George W. Pauff
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Student exchange consultant will speak here, Wed. • Psychologist tells of work with children • Sororities to try different rushing policy • Groups II, III prepare for one-act plays in March • Fine arts seminar sponsored by "Y" to begin tonight • Godley relates tale of sunken treasure • Debating team to make first appearance, Feb. 17 • Mrs. Seth Bakes speaks at Color Day ceremonies • MSGA-WSGA to confer on Student Union • Spring play chosen; Try-outs start, Thurs. • Y cabinet retreat yields plans for second semester • Curator of Audubon shrine addresses YM-YWCA group • Editorials: Leave …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 8, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Joan Fisher, John Westerhoff, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Margaret Kelly, Joan Higgins, Harold Smith, Ed Dawkins, Dick Bowman, Patricia Garrow, Roland Dedekind
The Ursinus Weekly, February 8, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Joan Fisher, John Westerhoff, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Margaret Kelly, Joan Higgins, Harold Smith, Ed Dawkins, Dick Bowman, Patricia Garrow, Roland Dedekind
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Central Comm. announces plans for May Day • Lorelei date set as Feb. 12 • Schools of Egypt, U.S. compared by education • Bridge tournament at U.C., Feb. 18 • Frosh-Soph hop theme for '54 is "Mardi Gras" • Meistersingers plan tour; Present first concert • Demonstration is planned for C.C. general meeting • Pre-meds sponsor hospital tours • Spaghetti, speaker, stunts at Y dinner Wednesday • "Ruby" nears completion; Shows promise at 1/3 mark • Forum features Irish lord; Godley to speak, Wed. • Reporter remarks on MSGA session • Second semester welcomes 23 to U.C. • Stevenson, Cross, …
Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, January 25, 1954, Helen Moser
Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, January 25, 1954, Helen Moser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Helen Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated January 25, 1954. Within, Moser provides details of old schoolhouse rhymes and games as well as sayings she remembers from her childhood.
The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Bernard Orsini, Marilyn Herrmann, Charlie Kenney, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Jean Austin, Roland Dedekind, Dick Bowman
The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, Bernard Orsini, Marilyn Herrmann, Charlie Kenney, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Jean Austin, Roland Dedekind, Dick Bowman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
MSGA hears second case of cheating • Dr. James Martin is speaker at pre-med meeting • Dr. Garrett reads works of Proust • FTA hears talk by county school official • Alumni Office reports news of past graduates • Campus Chest reports total of $1,037.70 • F. W. Hankins is Bus. Ad. speaker • Baker, Miller debate on communist China in U.N. • Curtain Club schedules two one-act plays • French Club to discuss French art at next meeting • Greek columns • Editorials: Thanks, faculty • Recently announced engagements, pinnings • New Year's congratulations • Examinations open for government …
Dutch Haven Mail Order Flyer, Dutch Haven
Dutch Haven Mail Order Flyer, Dutch Haven
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A printed mail order flyer for Dutch Haven in Soudersburg, Pennsylvania dated 1954. The flyer features advertisements for shoofly pies and other Amish goods such as dolls, puzzles, aprons, toleware plaques and tea towels. It also contains a map of the "heart of Amish country" in Lancaster County and prints a description of Amish and Mennonite traditions.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Charlie Kenney, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Harold Smith, Dick Bowman
The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Charlie Kenney, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Harold Smith, Dick Bowman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
MSGA-WSGA together, discuss U.C. honor system • Committee to pick Spring production • Senate hears complaints; Struth heads Booster Committee • MSGA warns men's dorms • Audience stirred by "Messiah," Thursday • Christmas Communion to be conducted by Chi Alpha • Morning watch services to be conducted this week by Y • Who's who honors twelve in Ursinus class of 1954 • Debating Team opens season at tournament • Zimmerman, Price are lord, lady of senior ball • Alpha Psi Omega initiates new members, Kuebler, Allen • Editorials: Christmas spirit; Resolutions for a happy New Year • Letters to the …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Helen Gardner, John Westerhoff, Charlie Kenney, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Elsie R. Belz, Harold Smith, Patricia Garrow, Ismar Schorsch, Dick Bowman
The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Helen Gardner, John Westerhoff, Charlie Kenney, Marvin Rotman, Robert E. Armstrong, Elsie R. Belz, Harold Smith, Patricia Garrow, Ismar Schorsch, Dick Bowman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Prom to feature Johnny Austin, Sr. lord and lady • Wanamaker to give $1,000 scholarship • Sella resigns as senior prexy; Popowich unanimously chosen • Sixteenth "Messiah" performance to be held in Bomberger, Thursday • IRC to hear Chester Bowles at Bryn Mawr tonight • William S. Pettit named Dean of Ursinus College • MSGA hears student ideas at meeting • Raises revised by Stars and Players • Marge Merrifield wins hockey honor • Y plans party • Editorials: Honor at Ursinus; Maintenance mixup? • Cutting • Greek columns • Thespians present "All my sons"; Reviewer notes fine performances • …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Mary Louise Killheffer, Marvin Rotman, Charlie Kenney, Joan Higgins, Hazel Okino, Bernard Orsini, Joan Fisher, Patricia Garrow, Ismar Schorsch, Art Ehlers
The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Mary Louise Killheffer, Marvin Rotman, Charlie Kenney, Joan Higgins, Hazel Okino, Bernard Orsini, Joan Fisher, Patricia Garrow, Ismar Schorsch, Art Ehlers
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Forum hears Norman Palmer talk on India • Honor system is MSGA topic at open discussion • U.C. group visits UN headquarters • "Messiah" features well-known soloists • Conditions in modern Austria revealed Monday by Thalburg • "No easy answer" seen by Chi Alpha Society • Faculty join students in show, Friday • Play polished by intense rehearsal • Music Club members attend harp concert • Dr. J. E. Wagner speaks, receives degree, Tuesday • High schools to tour campus • Doctors to appear at pre-med meeting • Dr. Yost presides at English lit reading • Pep talk on FTA …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Patricia Garrow, Mildred Mistovich, Mary Louise Killheffer, Robert E. Armstrong, Ismar Schorsch, Dick Bowman
The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Patricia Garrow, Mildred Mistovich, Mary Louise Killheffer, Robert E. Armstrong, Ismar Schorsch, Dick Bowman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Palmer to speak on U.S. and India Wednesday night • Campus Chest opens contest • MSGA hears cheating case; WSGA meeting held Monday • A tradition dies, buried in snow • Newbury discusses Argentina in Ursinus class Wednesday • Barbershop quartet program postponed until November 13 • Group play deemed success by reviewer • Alumnus talks on anesthesia to pre-med society • "Shades of indigo" to be prom theme • Head of E. and R. Church is Founders Day speaker • IRC to hear guest speaker • Pledgees sign fraternity bids • "Helena's husband" is group II presentation • 1955 …
Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 4, 1953, Helen Moser
Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 4, 1953, Helen Moser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Helen Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 4, 1953. Within, Moser provides some Pennsylvania German rhymes and riddles she's gathered for Shoemaker.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, David Garlich, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Barbara Kuebler, Harold Smith, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino, Patricia Garrow
The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, David Garlich, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Barbara Kuebler, Harold Smith, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino, Patricia Garrow
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Quartets to hold program Friday, Nov. 6 • Wagner to speak on Founders Day • Juniors to sponsor dance, "Penthouse serenade," Nov. 7 • Model S.C. held at Penn State • Fraternities continue rushing week activity • Group production will be given Tuesday night • Thirty-eight accept bids from sororities, Saturday • Dramatic play to be enacted by thespians • Bloodmobile will be at Ursinus, Nov. 3 • Big-little sister party to be held in rec center • SWC visits Salvation Army; Many attend vespers, Sunday • Executive committee elected by frosh to plan for class • Editorials: Rushing can …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Fred Menzel, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Dave Hallstrom, Jean Austin, Patricia Garrow, Katharine Hood, Dick Bowman, Ismar Schorsch
The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Fred Menzel, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Dave Hallstrom, Jean Austin, Patricia Garrow, Katharine Hood, Dick Bowman, Ismar Schorsch
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
British foreign policy is subject of Forum speaker • China collection now on display in Library • Trinity Church holds special student class • Sororities schedule rush week parties • PAC to sponsor bus trip to United Nations, Nov. 14 • Baby sitters made available to faculty for school events • Retreat yields extensive plans for Y activity • Junior class to hold dance November 7 • 1953 alumni news • Freshmen elect officers; Hummel named president • "All my sons" to be directed by Abramson • Cub and Key plans reunion • Alumnus receives appointment at Washington University • …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Margaret Kramer, Robert E. Armstrong, David Garlich, Elsie R. Belz, Barbara Olmo, Constance Cross, Ismar Schorsch, Patricia Garrow, Dick Bowman, Joseph Citrino, Katharine Hood
The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Margaret Kramer, Robert E. Armstrong, David Garlich, Elsie R. Belz, Barbara Olmo, Constance Cross, Ismar Schorsch, Patricia Garrow, Dick Bowman, Joseph Citrino, Katharine Hood
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Report to MSGA shows new delay of Student Union • Deedes opens Forum season • "Y" invites students to attend Fall retreat • Academic freedom is topic debated at fireside chats • Jones presents readings about academic life • Freshmen class leads enrollment with 201 members • Music Club plans extensive activities • Friedlin is chosen queen; Glenwood wins trophy • Foster, Ogren join faculty • WSGA discusses rules, activities • Greenberg, Test, Brown, Bergman win leads in "All my sons" • Editorials: For professors only • Save every drop • Engagements • Library exhibit • Pre-meders to visit Penn …
Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, October 19, 1953, Esther Moser
Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, October 19, 1953, Esther Moser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Esther Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated October 19, 1953. Within, Moser responds to an inquiry made in Shoemaker's radio program and provides a Pennsylvania Dutch rhyme entitled "Schlummer Gabade."
The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Patricia Garrow, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, Barbara Kuebler, Mary Lou Singer, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino
The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Patricia Garrow, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, Barbara Kuebler, Mary Lou Singer, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Women's AA plan reception for freshmen • Student teachers discuss problems at doggie roast • Leaders elected by women of Day Study • Academic freedom topic of "chats" • Deedes to open Forum season with British foreign policy talk • Draft exams scheduled for Nov. 19, Apr. 22 • Pre-med group hears Dr. Benjamin Souders • Student council activity reviewed by reporters: MSGA announces report concerning Student Union; WSGA holds first meeting, social calendar arranged • String quartet to play this Sunday • Tryouts are held for "All my sons" • IRC will discuss aims of U.S. and Great Britain, …
Dieffenbach On Orchards, October 5 - October 19, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Orchards, October 5 - October 19, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Orchards", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated from October 5 through October 19, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details his grandfather's apple orchard and the tradition of tree grafting, along with the many different apple varieties that could be encountered within Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Dieffenbach On Corn, October 1, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Corn, October 1, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Corn", by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated October 1, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details various processes of harvesting and husking corn that he gathered from Berks County, Lebanon County and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Also included are lore and superstitious beliefs related to corn.
Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, September 14, 1953, Esther Moser
Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, September 14, 1953, Esther Moser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Esther Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated September 14, 1953. Within, Moser provides a number of old sayings, rhymes and tongue twisters from Bally township in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect. She also suggests that Shoemaker visit John Yerger in Bechtelsville.
Letter From Helen J. Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, August 17, 1953, Helen Moser
Letter From Helen J. Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, August 17, 1953, Helen Moser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Helen J. Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated August 17, 1953. Within, Moser details the story of a strange rock formation dubbed the "Poshdt Yockel".
Dieffenbach On Beets, August 10, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Beets, August 10, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Beets!: De Rode-reeva!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated August 10, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach discusses the various ways to cultivate beets and their subsequent uses thereafter. He also provides anecdotes and superstitions surrounding this vegetable.
Dieffenbach On Parsnips, August 3, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Parsnips, August 3, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Parsnips", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated August 3, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details how to grow and cultivate parsnips and relates the various uses, sayings and folklore surrounding this vegetable.
Dieffenbach On Radishes, July 27, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Radishes, July 27, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Radishes! - "De Reddich!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated July 27, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details a number of different radish cultivation techniques, anecdotes and the various uses one could have for the crop.
Dieffenbach On Turnips, July 20th, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Dieffenbach On Turnips, July 20th, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Turnips", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated July 20, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details how turnips are best planted, when to harvest them and explains how turnip-tops can be used in cow-feed. He also recounts superstitions related to turnips.
Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, July 8, 1953, Helen Moser
Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, July 8, 1953, Helen Moser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Helen J. Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated July 8, 1953. Within, Moser mentions a number of topics including a plant she calls "Farsomling Kraut", which was rubbed in the hands to create a pleasant smell at the church meeting house.