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Pennsylvania German Rhymes, Chants, And Lullabies, Unknown Author Jan 1950

Pennsylvania German Rhymes, Chants, And Lullabies, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten document by an unknown author, dating from circa 1950. Within, the author details various Pennsylvania German sayings, chants, and rhymes.

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Notes From The Reformed Messenger, 1844-1854, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Reformed Messenger, 1844-1854, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of notes from The Reformed Messenger transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Topics include religious practice among the Pennsylvania Germans, the importance of vehicle sheds at churches, newlywed customs, and the German language.

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Notes From The New York Public Library, 1748-1820, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Charivari Notes, Raymond E. Hollenbach Jan 1950

Charivari Notes, Raymond E. Hollenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed document entitled "Charivari", signed by Raymond E. Hollenbach, dating from circa 1950. Within, Hollenbach quotes from John Long's Voyages and Travels in the Years 1768-1788, describing the custom of making raucous noise outside the home of a newlywed couple.

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Dialect Stories Of William Bickel, 1877-1879, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1950

Dialect Stories Of William Bickel, 1877-1879, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Typed stories by H. Wayne Gruber, mainly in Pennsylvania German dialect, dating from circa 1950. Gruber describes stories he heard as a young boy as related by a neighbor named William Bickel.

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Notes From The York Daily, 1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Stories And Incidents, 1880, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1950

Stories And Incidents, 1880, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of typed stories, compiled by H. Wayne Gruber, circa 1950. The humorous anecdotes, featuring Pennsylvania German dialect, were related to Gruber in the year 1880. Subjects include a haunted farmhouse, butchering, fence posts and a city girl's first visit to a farm.

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Folk Beliefs Of Mifflin County, John A. Hostetler Jan 1950

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.

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Notes From The York Daily, January 24, 1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The York Daily, January 24, 1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes from the York Daily newspaper from January 24, 1894, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. The notes describe the story of how the tomato plant, or love apple, was introduced to York, planted in a prison yard by an inmate from Bermuda.

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Notes From The Hex Murder By Forrester Hazard, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Notes On A Love Feast In Bethlehem From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, July 7, 1827, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On A Love Feast In Bethlehem From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, July 7, 1827, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of typed notes from the Berks and Schuylkill Journal dating from July 7, 1827, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes describe a religious ceremony or Love Feast held in a Moravian church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. During the choir performance, members of the congregation partook of coffee and soft cakes.

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Notes On New Year's Customs From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, January 5, 1828, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On New Year's Customs From The Berks & Schuylkill Journal, January 5, 1828, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of typed notes from the Berks and Schuylkill Journal dating from January 5, 1828, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes record the story of a wound sustained from a pistol being used in the tradition of "shooting in the New Year."

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Notes On Liberty From The Chronicle Of The Times, June 7, 1825, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Liberty From The Chronicle Of The Times, June 7, 1825, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

These typed notes from a Reading, Pennsylvania newspaper column, The Chronicle of the Times, June 7, 1825, were recorded by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes concern the origins of the Liberty cap emblem often used as a symbol against tyranny.

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Notes From The Reading Times And Dispatch, November 26 To December 30, 1873, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Reading Times And Dispatch, November 26 To December 30, 1873, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten, copied notes from the Reading Times and Dispatch of 1873 transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, Shoemaker details a story regarding Blue Mountain Tea and how it got its alternative name, "Pater Behney’s Kraut".

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 29, 1949, [Number: 31], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 29, 1949, [Number: 31], 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.

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Program For The Sixty-First Annual Meeting Of The American Folklore Society, December 28 And 29, 1949, American Folklore Society Dec 1949

Program For The Sixty-First Annual Meeting Of The American Folklore Society, December 28 And 29, 1949, American Folklore Society

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed program for the sixty-first Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society, dated December 28, 1949. The pamphlet details the schedule for the upcoming conference, including a talk by Alfred L. Shoemaker on Franklin and Marshall College's Pennsylvania Dutch folklore program.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 22, 1949, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 22, 1949, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 15, 1949, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 15, 1949, [Number: 29], 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.

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Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 15, 1949, Unknown Dec 1949

Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 15, 1949, Unknown

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from a descendent of Peter Derr addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 15, 1949. Within, the author provides information about folk cures, Harvest Home services and the tradition of "serenading" newlyweds with loud music.

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The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1949, Betty Leeming, Jane Hartzel, Donald Stauffer, Roy Foster Dec 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1949, Betty Leeming, Jane Hartzel, Donald Stauffer, Roy Foster

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Women select four to appear on ballot for May sovereign • Twelve receive "Who's who" honors • Students anticipate traditional roster of yuletide events • Men's council clarifies stand on frosh customs • Music group plans January 5 concert • Yuletide setting pervades starlight ball • "Messiah" ensemble wins new acclaim • Ruby sells greeting cards, plans welcome-back dance • Bear quintet loses 73-54 to strong Moravian five • Cubs score victory in greyhound game with 44-36 margin • Court coeds report for daily practice; experience lacking • Jayvees win third; down Lehigh 48-46 in thrilling battle • Ursinus rallies …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 8, 1949, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 8, 1949, [Number: 28], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1949, Betty Leeming, Roy Foster, Ford Bothwell, Bob Gehman, Jean Leety, Jean Heron, Ed Klein, George E. Saurman, Gretchen Showalter, Joyce Derstine, Fred Nicholls, Jack Young, Mary Ruth Muffley, Joan Kahn Dec 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1949, Betty Leeming, Roy Foster, Ford Bothwell, Bob Gehman, Jean Leety, Jean Heron, Ed Klein, George E. Saurman, Gretchen Showalter, Joyce Derstine, Fred Nicholls, Jack Young, Mary Ruth Muffley, Joan Kahn

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

WSSF drive collects donations of $440 in $1,000 endeavor • Festive air to reign at '50's starlight ball • Wilson and Styres return as soloists for "Messiah" • Women to complete plans for yuletide • Armstrong to give Christmas message • 'Ruby' to complete individuals' orders in picture schedule • Hordern expounds need for revision in foreign policy • Juniors elect head for 'Ruby' business • Oratorio reflects composer's faith • Academy students present concert for campus body • Debaters travel to Rider for novice broadcast meet • Remig wins school with affable nature as maintenance department assistant • Fall …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 1, 1949, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, December 1, 1949, [Number: 27], 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.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 24, 1949, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 24, 1949, [Number: 26], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1949, Betty Leeming, Emile Schmidt, Bob Herber, Bob Rosenberger, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Willard Wetzel, Donald Stauffer, George E. Saurman, Ed Klein, Roy Foster Nov 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1949, Betty Leeming, Emile Schmidt, Bob Herber, Bob Rosenberger, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Willard Wetzel, Donald Stauffer, George E. Saurman, Ed Klein, Roy Foster

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears trip Crusaders 14-0 to end year • Young passes to victory as student spirit booms • Council to conduct poll on regulations for frosh customs • Local actors prepare for season openers • Y opens toy drive; Plans yule service with singers, actors • WURS plans varied, enlarged setup; to include music, plays, local talent • Students hail team in parade and fete • Scout frat selects Corcoran president • Dr. Cadbury speaks to pre-med group on disease in China • Scholarship winner comes to Ursinus via freighter trip • Spirit reaches peak thanks to efforts of unknown group …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 17, 1949, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 17, 1949, [Number: 25], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1949, Betty Leeming, Jack Young, Emile Schmidt, Bob Rosenberger, Mary Ruth Muffley, Jim Johnston, Bob Gehman, Jane Hartzel, Betty Rinear Nov 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1949, Betty Leeming, Jack Young, Emile Schmidt, Bob Rosenberger, Mary Ruth Muffley, Jim Johnston, Bob Gehman, Jane Hartzel, Betty Rinear

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

World traveller extends request for WSSF funds • Y group toy, clothing drive to start next week • Nola Luxford gives pattern for peace in forum address • Two experienced Englishmen to present top-notch production of Shaw's satire • Students to present career conference at Collegeville-Trappe High School • WSGA begins plans for annual party; Names dorm group • Choral group sings at church concert • Frosh customs problem looms again • Sports, barn dance occupy coming weekend schedule • Reception committee plans functions for coming year • Big sisters sponsor party for charges in rec center • Editorial: Recent …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 10, 1949, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 10, 1949, [Number: 24], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1949, Betty Leeming, Ford Bothwell, Jean Leety, Roy Foster, Bill Helfferich, Ed Klein, Barbara J. Crawford, Jack Young, Dick Hector, Anne Hughes, Joyce Derstine, Emile Schmidt, Fred Nicholls, Bob Gehman Nov 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1949, Betty Leeming, Ford Bothwell, Jean Leety, Roy Foster, Bill Helfferich, Ed Klein, Barbara J. Crawford, Jack Young, Dick Hector, Anne Hughes, Joyce Derstine, Emile Schmidt, Fred Nicholls, Bob Gehman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

G.B. Shaw derides England's language in "Pygmalion" plot • European student enters Ursinus after long delay • Campus Y to boost annual WSSF drive with $1000 as goal • Calendar indicates vigorous, far-flung week-end schedule • Scout men to form service fraternity at meeting tonight • Sommers to appear for "Starlight Ball" • Old timers return for traditional day; Varsity queen rules • Philip organizes 125 for twelfth chorus of famed oratorio • Yearbook to open '49 shooting season • Author-publisher strongly denounces Britain's welfare state as totalitarian • Band, singers plan combined concert • Coeds to cement relations at …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 3, 1949, [Number: 23], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1949

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, November 3, 1949, [Number: 23], 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.

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