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Letter From Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach Feb 1948

Letter From Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Raymond Hollenbach addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Hollenbach writes an impassioned letter detailing the proper way to make Fasnacht doughnuts along with traditions surrounding those who are last to get out of bed on Shrove Tuesday.

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Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel Feb 1948

Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Mrs. Harvey Rothermel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Rothermel details various school games she grew up playing, including "Crack the Whip" and "Baker's Bread." She also notes traditions concerning Ash Wednesday.

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The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Richard C. Wentzel Feb 1948

The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Richard C. Wentzel

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Miller discusses pan-American unity at forum conclave • Campus frats accept 51 new members; Apes, Sigma Rho secure largest quotas • 81 students grace this term's 'B list' • Frosh women receive colors at ceremonies marking annual fete • Gettysburg to face debaters tomorrow • Walton tempos please 500 at Valentine hop • Leaders organize student committee • Dr. Chandler guest at pre-legal dinner; foresees promising future for lawyers • Pre-meds hear cardiology discussed by college prof • Pointers on brokerage business given to Bus-Ad group members • Kitchen employee suffers attack • May pageants due March 2; winner …

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 12, 1948, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 12, 1948, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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 From George A. Gerhart To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 12, 1948, George A. Gerhart Feb 1948

Letter From George A. Gerhart To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 12, 1948, George A. Gerhart

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from George A. Gerhart addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 12, 1948. Within, Gerhart writes in response to an inquiry made by Shoemaker in a recent edition of the Reading Eagle, asking for the term used to describe late risers during the week of Lent.

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Letter From Clayton N. Fidler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Clayton N. Fidler Feb 1948

Letter From Clayton N. Fidler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Clayton N. Fidler

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Clayton N. Fidler addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Fidler provides Shoemaker with knowledge about what Ash Wednesday was called in his locality and the customs that followed. A story about a childhood game like hide and seek is also detailed.

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Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Unknown Author Feb 1948

Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from an unknown author addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, the author discusses the Pennsylvania Dutch word for Ash Wednesday, along with traditions associated with this day.

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Letter From Elizabeth D. Naftzinger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Elizabeth D. Naftzinger Feb 1948

Letter From Elizabeth D. Naftzinger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Elizabeth D. Naftzinger

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Elizabeth D. Naftzinger addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Naftzinger details how the last boy to arrive at school on Ash Wednesday was dubbed "Esha Puddle" and rolled in the school's ash pile by the other boys.

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Letter From Henry K. Deisher To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Henry K. Deisher Feb 1948

Letter From Henry K. Deisher To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Henry K. Deisher

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Henry K. Deisher addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Deisher writes to provide information on traditions practiced on Ash Wednesday and the courting ritual of bundling. He also describes ideas for a publication about farming.

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The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain Feb 1948

The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Basketeers grab loop lead by thrashing Swarthmore, 49-38 • Color Day festivities here Thursday; Ursinus Women's Club prexy to speak • Bertel, Widholm set pace as grizzlies register fifth win • Music of Clyde Walton sets tempo for dance at Sunnybrook Friday • Ursinus to debate G-burg next week • Thespians to attempt "experimental theatre" • Dr. Miller forum speaker • Harberger, M. Bell selected for leads in spring operetta • Enrollment augmented by 43 students; 14 seniors complete college careers • Rev. H. C. Baer vesper speaker • Y to hold services during Lent • Goal of 700 subscriptions …

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 5, 1948, [Number: 36], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 5, 1948, [Number: 36], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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. 73, Thursday, January 29, 1948, [Number: 35], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 29, 1948, [Number: 35], 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. 73, Thursday, January 22, 1948, [Number: 34], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 22, 1948, [Number: 34], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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. 73, Thursday, January 15, 1948, [Number: 33], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 15, 1948, [Number: 33], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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, January 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Ray Macqueen, John Martin, Roy Todd, Jane Mcwilliams, Doris Gill Jan 1948

The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Ray Macqueen, John Martin, Roy Todd, Jane Mcwilliams, Doris Gill

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bruins rally in closing minutes to upset Haverford, 52-47 • Work on '48 Ruby nearly completed; Request snapshots • Guest speaker claims U.S. change of policy needed to set peace • Bulletin columnist will address gridders at banquet tomorrow • Spanish Club hears Dr. R. Juarez discourse on present-day Cuba • Frats schedule annual rushing period; Joint council also plans Valentine hop • Sophs plan dance to open new term • Contest for May Pageant scripts announced at meeting of senate • "Y" holds annual retreat; Idler quits cabinet post • West Chester prof gives illustrated talk to FTA • …

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 8, 1948, [Number: 32], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 8, 1948, [Number: 32], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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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1948-01-08, Ruth To Kenneth, Ruth B. Arnold Jan 1948

1948-01-08, Ruth To Kenneth, Ruth B. Arnold

Ruth B. Arnold Post Second World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 1, 1948, [Number: 31], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1948

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 1, 1948, [Number: 31], 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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Church Register And Summaries Of Membership; 1882-1948, Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Jan 1948

Church Register And Summaries Of Membership; 1882-1948, Delaware Avenue Baptist Church

Church Record Books

Annual Summaries of Membership; Chronological Register and Record of Changes for the Year.

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Tower 1948, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection Jan 1948

Tower 1948, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1948 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

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A Few More "Alter Weiver Glawe", H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1948

A Few More "Alter Weiver Glawe", H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of typed superstitions and beliefs by H. Wayne Gruber, dating from circa 1948. Within, Gruber details more beliefs, presumably originating from Berks County, ranging from methods of gaining a husband to warding off bad luck and witches.

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Notes On Bleeding And Cupping, 1948, Unknown Jan 1948

Notes On Bleeding And Cupping, 1948, Unknown

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes by an unknown author, dated 1948. The notes relate a story of a man who practiced bleeding and cupping, but nearly killed a woman when he practiced on a "bad luck" day.

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More Alte Weiver Glawe, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1948

More Alte Weiver Glawe, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed set of Pennsylvania German folk beliefs ("old women's beliefs" or "old wives' tales") by H. Wayne Gruber, dating from circa 1948. Included are cures for whooping cough and superstitions about fishing and death.

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 25, 1947, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1947

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 25, 1947, [Number: 30], 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 Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 18, 1947, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1947

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 18, 1947, [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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The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1947, Robert Juppe, John Burton, Richard Wentzel, Alvin Knepper, George Gazonas, Doris Gill, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Fay Horner, John Martin Dec 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1947, Robert Juppe, John Burton, Richard Wentzel, Alvin Knepper, George Gazonas, Doris Gill, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Fay Horner, John Martin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dance, banquet to highlight eventful pre-Christmas week • Large audience lauds "Messiah" presentation • Barrett-Browning story lives again at Ursinus in Curtain Club drama • Thirteen Ursinus seniors will appear in '47-'48 "Who's Who Among Students" • Unique game opens junior band drive • European aid poll sponsored by PAC • Rettew presents Christmas story for candlelight vesper service • Ursinus group gains experience at debate tourney in Vermont • Freshmen issue first copy of new "Highlights of '51" • Christmas carols to echo over campus Wednesday night in traditional custom • Dormitory thefts solved; Local man pleads guilty • …

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 11, 1947, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1947

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 11, 1947, [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 8, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Fay Horner, Nelson Yeakel Dec 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Fay Horner, Nelson Yeakel

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtain Club's winter production ready for opening performance Friday night • 600 attend senior ball despite rainy weather • Tenth annual presentation of Messiah to inaugurate Ursinus yuletide season • Joint group works in relief campaign • AVC dance scores hit; Ulmer players perform • Y to present Christmas musical at annual candlelight service • Teacher legislation topic of FTA's panel discussion • Le Cercle Francais holds annual Xmas party; plans '48 activities • Canterbury Club leads vespers • Business Administration group meets tonite • New Red Cross unit, AVC raising funds for Valley Forge veterans • Marriage is Newman …

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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 4, 1947, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Dec 1947

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, December 4, 1947, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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. 73, Thursday, November 27, 1947, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1947

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, November 27, 1947, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] 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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