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Benjamin Or Benneville Laub, H. Wayne Gruber May 1954

Benjamin Or Benneville Laub, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In this typed essay from 1954 entitled, "Benjamin or Benneville Laub", H. Wayne Gruber recalls a local peddler of Blue Mountain tea he encountered as a youth in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Also included is a folktale in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.


Letter From Helen J. Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, April 29th, 1954, Helen Moser Apr 1954

Letter From Helen J. Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, April 29th, 1954, Helen Moser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In this handwritten letter from Helen J. Moser to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated April 29th, 1954, Moser responds to Shoemaker's radio broadcast by answering dialect riddles and providing a new one of her own.


Letter From Joseph K. Williams To The Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, April 28, 1954, Joseph K. Williams Apr 1954

Letter From Joseph K. Williams To The Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, April 28, 1954, Joseph K. Williams

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Joseph K. Williams addressed to the editors of the Pennsylvania Dutchman, dated April 28, 1954. Within, Williams provides a biographical account of artist Frederick Sands Brunner, noting highlights of his career. Williams requests that the Dutchman publish an article about Brunner in honor of his death.


The Ursinus Weekly, April 26, 1954, Roland Dedekind, Frank Brown, Marilyn Herrmann, Robert E. Armstrong, Alfred L. Creager, Louise White Apr 1954

The Ursinus Weekly, April 26, 1954, Roland Dedekind, Frank Brown, Marilyn Herrmann, Robert E. Armstrong, Alfred L. Creager, Louise White

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Class officer, MSGA petitions to start today • IRC delegates visit Alfred U. • Y retreat begins this weekend • Pre-med society sponsors advice for co-ed pre-meds • H. Smith elected '55 Lantern editor • Greek columns • Eugene P. Bentin to speak to FTA • Chi Alpha elects officers • Curtain Club elections to be held on May 3 • Fisher, Harris, Gillespie to lead WSGA, WAA, YW • Dr. Schoonover spoke; Moslem ideas, culture • U.C. debaters gain 14 wins, tie, drop 5 • Ethel Lutz elected pres. of Future Teachers • Beemer, German, Pasfield, McLaughlin U.C. bridge …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1954, Roland Dedekind, Joan Fisher, George W. Pauff, H. Lloyd Jones, Harold Smith, Ismar Schorsch, Constance Cross, Floyd Fellows Apr 1954

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1954, Roland Dedekind, Joan Fisher, George W. Pauff, H. Lloyd Jones, Harold Smith, Ismar Schorsch, Constance Cross, Floyd Fellows

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

M. L. Williams' royal decision is May Pageant • Tour completed by Meistersingers • Spring concert will be "Music for you" • French clubbers to enjoy Proust readings, games, eats • U.C. alumnus "Rocky" Davis graduates from N.O.C.S. • May 6, 7, 8 Curtain Club comedy, "The Man who came to dinner" • Group 4 to give comedy "Friday for luck" April 13 • Dr. K. Schoonover to speak Wed. on Islamic culture • Shepard talks on medical illustration • Wright, Holcombe, Burns, Welsh head U.C. spirit group • Matlaga, How, Frankenfield elected '55 Y M officers • Band to …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 5, 1954, Roland Dedekind, Frank Brown, Marilyn Herrmann, Robert E. Armstrong, Constance Cross, Dick Bowman Apr 1954

The Ursinus Weekly, April 5, 1954, Roland Dedekind, Frank Brown, Marilyn Herrmann, Robert E. Armstrong, Constance Cross, Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

May Day committees chosen; Pageant written but unnamed • WSGA, YMCA, WAA candidates picked • Greek columns • Dr. Ernest Wagner to address chemistry society tonight • 1954 Ruby show, "campus carnival" to be held Apr. 24 • Dawkins, Matlaga up for "Y" head • Debating team wins nine • Beardwood group host to ISC convention Saturday • Miss Jean Walker to visit Ursinus • Meistersingers to begin Spring tour today • April in Paris theme of soph dance in T-G gym Friday eve • MS-WSGA prepares honor system • Chi Alpha tours seminary • Willard Shepard to talk on …


Letter From Aug H. Reist To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 25, 1954, Aug H. Reist Mar 1954

Letter From Aug H. Reist To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 25, 1954, Aug H. Reist

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Aug H. Reist addressed to Alfred L Shoemaker, dated March 25, 1954. Within, Reist inquires about the history of a book and provides some anecdotes about his family - some in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.


The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Joan Higgins, George W. Pauff, Roland Dedekind, Dick Bowman, Patricia Garrow Mar 1954

The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1954, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Joan Higgins, George W. Pauff, Roland Dedekind, Dick Bowman, Patricia Garrow

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

John Canady addresses art seminar group • Ursinus to participate in cultural olympics at U. of P. • Cheating case reviewed by MSGA on Tuesday • Teacher problems outlined for FTA by Mrs. Swavely • Griffin, Mathewson star in group play • Lit readings postponed • "Civil liberties today" is discussed by Backrack • Women's Club to fete senior girls at coffee • University of Pennsylvania Band to give concert, Thursday • Editorials: Goodbye, my fancy • Exhibit in Library • Broadway tunes highlight WAA musical production • Dave Seay, Marshall Nixon tell of service hitches • Reporter clipped by …


Letter From Paul W. Bond To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 15, 1954, Paul W. Bond Mar 1954

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 Mar 1954

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 Mar 1954

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 Mar 1954

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 Feb 1954

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 Feb 1954

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 Feb 1954

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 Feb 1954

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 Jan 1954

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 Jan 1954

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 …


Tower 1954, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection Jan 1954

Tower 1954, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1954 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.


1964 Railsplitters, Lincoln Memorial University Jan 1954

1964 Railsplitters, Lincoln Memorial University

Railsplitter 1960-69

Railsplitter 1964


1954 Railsplitters, Lincoln Memorial University Jan 1954

1954 Railsplitters, Lincoln Memorial University

Railsplitter 1950-59

Railsplitter 1954


Programme Souvenir: Jubilé D'Or (1904-1954) D'Ordination Sacerdotale Du Rév. Père Paul S. Buhrer, Curé De Saint-Louis D'Auburn, Paroisse Saint-Louis Jan 1954

Programme Souvenir: Jubilé D'Or (1904-1954) D'Ordination Sacerdotale Du Rév. Père Paul S. Buhrer, Curé De Saint-Louis D'Auburn, Paroisse Saint-Louis

St Louis Parish, Auburn, Maine

Souvenir program of the Golden Anniversary (1904-1954) of the ordination of Father Paul S. Buhrer, priest of the Catholic Parish of St. Louis in Auburn, Maine.


Dutch Haven Mail Order Flyer, Dutch Haven Jan 1954

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 Dec 1953

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 Dec 1953

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 • …


1953-11-28, Albert To Joan, Albert J. Sedlacek Nov 1953

1953-11-28, Albert To Joan, Albert J. Sedlacek

Albert J. Sedlacek Korean War correspondence

No abstract provided.


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 Nov 1953

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 Nov 1953

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 Nov 1953

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 Nov 1953

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 …