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The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, August 31, 1950, [Number: 14], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, August 31, 1950, [Number: 14], 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. 76, Thursday, August 24, 1950, [Number: 13], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, August 24, 1950, [Number: 13], 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. 76, Thursday, August 17, 1950, [Number: 12], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, August 17, 1950, [Number: 12], 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. 76, Thursday, August 10, 1950, [Number: 11], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, August 10, 1950, [Number: 11], 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. 76, Thursday, August 3, 1950, [Number: 10], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, August 3, 1950, [Number: 10], 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. 76, Thursday, July 27, 1950, [Number: 9], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, July 27, 1950, [Number: 9], 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. 76, Thursday, July 20, 1950, [Number: 8], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, July 20, 1950, [Number: 8], 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 Erma Coldren To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Erma Coldren
Letter From Erma Coldren To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Erma Coldren
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter by Erma Coldren addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated July 18, circa 1950. Within, Erma details the recent birth of 6 snow white kittens from her black cat as well as other cat stories.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, July 13, 1950, [Number: 7], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, July 13, 1950, [Number: 7], 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. 76, Thursday, July 6, 1950, [Number: 6], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, July 6, 1950, [Number: 6], 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.
Cummings Guest House Register Pages 047 And 048, Usm African American Collection
Cummings Guest House Register Pages 047 And 048, Usm African American Collection
We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts
This is a detail from the Cummings Guest House Register. You can see a digital version of the full text HERE.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 29, 1950, [Number: 5], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 29, 1950, [Number: 5], 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. 76, Thursday, June 22, 1950, [Number: 4], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 22, 1950, [Number: 4], 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. 76, Thursday, June 15, 1950, [Number: 3], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 15, 1950, [Number: 3], 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. 76, Thursday, June 8, 1950, [Number: 2], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 8, 1950, [Number: 2], 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, June 5, 1950, Willard Wetzel
The Ursinus Weekly, June 5, 1950, Willard Wetzel
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ursinus confers degrees on record class of 247: Mutch stresses value of individuality during annual baccalaureate service; Robert R. Titus addresses graduates at eightieth commencement convocation • '49 graduate joins faculty; four leave for 1950-51 term • Alumni association installs officers and changes by-laws • Edelman and Stefan win highest honors; others get awards • Five receive honors for research work • WSGA closes year; lists appointments • Pi Gamma Mu chooses Mack to head society • Henderson and Feulner to lead underclassmen • IRC holds social, announces officers • Board approves fifth year plan for teachers • Fifty to …
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 1, 1950, [Number: 1], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 1, 1950, [Number: 1], 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 Customs Of The Year As Observed By The Pennsylvania Dutch, Donald B. Aulenbach
The Customs Of The Year As Observed By The Pennsylvania Dutch, Donald B. Aulenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College entitled, "The Customs of the Year as Observed by the Pennsylvania Dutch", by Donald B. Aulenbach, dated June 1950. Within, Aulenbach compiles a detailed account of holidays and customs observed throughout the year by the Pennsylvania Dutch community, from Groundhog Day to Thanksgiving.
Term Paper: Folk Festivals Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, June 1, 1950, Paul B. Dicely
Term Paper: Folk Festivals Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, June 1, 1950, Paul B. Dicely
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A partially typed and handwritten term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College entitled, "Folk Festivals of Southeastern Pennsylvania", by Paul B. Dicely, dated June 1, 1950. Within, Dicely details the information he gathered from locals of Lancaster and Dauphin counties on the various holidays and traditions they celebrate.
Folklore Term Report: Folk Lore Concerning Christmas Customs, May 29, 1950, Robert J. Fehr
Folklore Term Report: Folk Lore Concerning Christmas Customs, May 29, 1950, Robert J. Fehr
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper entitled, "Folk-Lore Concerning Christmas Customs", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert Fehr, dated May 29, 1950. Within, Fehr details the information he gathered from Pennsylvania Dutch residents in Northampton County, including details of "Belsnickel" and superstitions pertaining to the Christmas season.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 25, 1950, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 25, 1950, [Number: 52], 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.
Folklore Term Paper, William D. Boyle
Folklore Term Paper, William D. Boyle
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by William D. Boyle dated May 23, 1950. Within, Boyle details local folk beliefs and pow wow cures gathered via interviews personally conducted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Folklore Term Paper: Holidays Of The Amish, May 23, 1950, Thomas M. Campbell
Folklore Term Paper: Holidays Of The Amish, May 23, 1950, Thomas M. Campbell
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Thomas M. Campbell, dated May 23, 1950. Within, Campbell recounts his interviews with farmers throughout Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on the various holidays the Amish community celebrates, detailing practices and rituals typically followed on a number of different occasions.
The Pennsylvania Dutch And Some Of Their Lore, Robert Hemhauser
The Pennsylvania Dutch And Some Of Their Lore, Robert Hemhauser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert Hemhauser, dated May 23, 1950. Within, Hemhauser documents various folklore beliefs he obtained from a friend's mother and locals of Lancaster County. Topics covered include the practice of pow-wowing, superstitions involving salt, and cures for warts and freckles.
The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Douglas Macmullan, Dick Hector
The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Douglas Macmullan, Dick Hector
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ursinus institutes chapter of social science society • Titus and Mutch to address largest graduating class • Cub and Key elects officers; to serve as alumni liaison • Curtain Club votes Schmidt president for 1950-51 term • Y advances plans for improvement of recreation center • Six initiated into dramatic fraternity • Cinderella reigns over freshman semi-formal • Varsity Club lauds coaches at banquet • Van Horn, Christ head musical organizations • Critic acclaims group presentation of "Rope" • Three schools combine choruses to give Reading music festival • Miss Fetterolf proud of her boys • Student Council notes • …
Folklore Term Paper: May 22, 1950, Price Norris
Folklore Term Paper: May 22, 1950, Price Norris
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten, untitled term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Price Norris, dated May 22, 1950. Within, Norris documents the findings he compiled from two Pennsylvania Dutch households regarding folk cures and superstitions.
Folklore Term Paper: The Pow-Wow Doctor, Robert L. Graham
Folklore Term Paper: The Pow-Wow Doctor, Robert L. Graham
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed term paper entitled, "The Pow-Wow Doctor", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert L. Graham, dated May 22, 1950. Within, Graham details his encounter with a local pow-wow doctor in Lancaster county for his project.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 18, 1950, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 18, 1950, [Number: 51], 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.
Folklore Term Paper: Research On Folk Cures, David R. Hanson
Folklore Term Paper: Research On Folk Cures, David R. Hanson
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper entitled, "Research on Folk Cures" completed at Franklin and Marshall College by David R. Hanson, dated May 18, 1950. Within, Hanson summarizes his research on folk cures, which range from cures for warts and boils to superstitions surrounding loose hair and babies' fingernails.
The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Emile Schmidt, Douglas Macmullan
The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Emile Schmidt, Douglas Macmullan
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Cinderella to be crowned at frosh-sponsored dance • Bomberger elected by future seniors as class president • Queen Doris Neill reigns over May Day pageant • WAA gives awards and installs officers • Curtain Club to give three-act drama tomorrow evening in Bomberger Hall • WSGA plans banquet for women students • Y groups feature discussion of gripes • Thespians score hit with "Junior Miss" • Church film strip to be shown Wednesday evening in Pfahler • T-G Gym custodian has variety of duties • Bruin nine runs rampant; win streak reaches four • Softball team tops Beaver, Bryn Mawr …