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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Dieffenbach On Lettuce, July 6, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript on lettuce compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated July 6, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach writes a personal history of his grandmother's beliefs and techniques used to grow lettuce when he was a child, along with methods he used once he was married with his own garden.

Chateau Lake Louise, Dinner, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover shows another view of Lake Louise over the poppy fields and driveway with the caption: "Lake Louise - Does this picture of lovely Lake Louise make you feel strenuous? In-varying degrees that urge can be satisfied afoot or by mountain pony by the paths that amble west and southward round the glacial finger lake. Worth seeing are the Lakes in the Clouds, the terminal moraine of Victoria Glacier and the Plain of the Six Glaciers."

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover shows the stunning view from the Chateau looking across the lake with Victoria Glacier looming above with the following caption: "Poppies, ponies, pool-all three spell Chateau Lake Louise. The glass-screened pool, reflecting the same summer sun as the lake, is filled with constantly flowing water from the glacier-fed lake-warmed to a pleasant temperature. Its spectator gallery, like the poppy-banked terrace, is a pleasant vantage-point to contemplate Victoria Glacier or watch the strenuous start out for mountain trails on sturdy ponies."

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover shows the "Kicking Horse River."

On the back cover the following information appears: "Many visitors to the Canadian Rockies ask how the Kicking Horse River got its name and many answers are given - some of them based upon the credulity of the questioner. Even historians who have dealt at length with the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway differ among themselves. The generally accepted version is that James Hector, geologist with the survey party, was kicked by his own mount after helping to rescue a packhorse from an eddy of the swift-running river. Indian guides are said …

06/26/1953 Anniversary Note, Sumner T. Bernstein

Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence

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Brief note from Sumner T. Bernstein to Rosalyne S. Bernstein on the occasion of their anniversary.

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover shows the field of Golden Poppies, Jade Lake, Diamond Glacier- Jewels of lovely Lake Louise.

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover depicts "Victoria Glacier, the overhanging snow-capped ice-mass that broods eternally over the jade-green waters of Lake Louise, is a fascinating study. Reflecting nature's many moods the glacier frowns, sparkles and sometimes-when storms play across its icy surface seems to withdraw itself from contemplation of the gay scenes below." Shown are three people on a horseback trailride.

Chateau Lake Louise, Breakfast, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover depicts Lake Louise and the Chateau with guests canoeing in the lake.

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover shows travelers stopped alongside Bow Lake with the following caption: "Bow Lake, rugged beauty spot on the Columbia Ice field Highway, a pleasant drive from Chateau Lake Louise."

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 26, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover depicts the beautiful Chateau in all its glory with the following caption: "Chateau in the Sky - Perhaps not quite 'in the sky' but more than a mile above sea level, Chateau Lake Louise, designed to catch every hour of sun, is justly famous for its banks of Iceland Poppies, its tall Delphinium, its warmed, filtered, sheltered outdoor swimming pool and-not least-gem-like Lake Louise and its magnificent surrounding mountains."

Chateau Lake Louise, Luncheon, June 25, 1953, Canadian Pacific Hotels

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Menu cover depicts Mount Eisenhower with the caption: "North of the Canadian Pacific main line and visible from the highway that links Banff and Lake Louise is a mighty monument. Known for many years as Castle Mountain, eight miles long and 9,890 feet at its highest peak, this towering landmark is Canada's tribute to General of the Armies Dwight D. Eisenhower, G.C.B. Just as the likeness of the up-thrust peak to the turrets and battlements of medieval military architecture led to its original name, the four-square rugged quality of the great mountain inevitably suggested itself as a fitting emblem of …

Dieffenbach On Garlic, June 22, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Garlic - 'Gnuvlich'!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated June 22, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach describes the varieties of garlic and its various uses in folk medicine and cooking.

Dieffenbach On Endive, June 15, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Endive - "der Ondiffy!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated June 15, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details the cultivation methods his family employed as a child to successfully grow endive.

The Ursinus Weekly, June 1, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Robert E. Armstrong, Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Shaffer is speaker at Baccalaureate • Alumni gather at meeting Saturday • Manning wins class honors; Owens second • Kaye speaks to graduates; Degrees, prizes awarded • Women elect dorm officers • Cub & Key names Kolp as president • Curtain Club names tentative group heads • Dedekind named "Lantern" editor • Six honored by Alpha Psi; New officers elected • Armstrong elected chairman of 1953-54 Spirit Committee • Ursinus graduate holds position in Iran • Editorials: Crowding and concentration • Engagements • Baseball season closes; Burger leads hitters • Softball team downs Temple • Drexel, Swarthmore upend tennis …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 28, 1953, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

Dieffenbach On Beans, May 25, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Beans - De Boona!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated May 25, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details various bean cultivation methods, superstitions, recipes, songs and anecdotes about bean consumption - some in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 21, 1953, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.