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The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 19, 1952, [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. 78, Thursday, June 12, 1952, [Number: 2], 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.

1952-06-12 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on June 12, 1952.

Letter From Mitford M. Mathews To Alfred L. Shoemaker, June 6, 1952, Mitford M. Mathews

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Mitford M. Mathews, an editor at the University of Chicago Press, addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated June 6, 1952. Mathews inquires about the word origins of the Seckel pear of Philadelphia to be used in an American English dictionary.

The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 5, 1952, [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.

1952-06-05 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on June 5, 1952.

The Octofoil, June 1952, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

1952-05-29 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on May 29, 1952.

Hollins Columns (1952 May 29), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• 110th Session Draws To a Close
• Scholarships, Aids, Announced for 1953
• General Improvements Will Refurbish Hollins
• Dr. Everett Speaks On Curriculum
• Honorary Memberships Awarded by Alumnae
• Six Seniors Honored By 1952 Who's Who
• Dr. Gaines Delivers Commencement Speech
• Academic Reformation Predicted As No Help to Student Attitude
• Academic Reformation Thought Necessary for Changing Times
• Riding Show Clears Impeding Obstacles; Gallops to the Finish
• Special Exam Information Released to Frantic Students
• The Guffey Reader
• Hollins Cooperates With Roanoke Hospital School of Nursing
• Creepin' Wtih Cranfi
• Summer Finds Hollins Girls Far and Wide
• Frank Efird Holds Religious Round Table …

Letter From Blodwen Davies To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 29, 1952, Blodwen Davies

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Blodwen Davies addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated May 29, 1952. Davies inquires about a piece of fraktur art, possibly a baptism certificate of Fanny Risser, with a heart and rose motif. A rough translation of the German writing is provided by the author.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 28, No. 14-Z245, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Birds I View
• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News

Articles in this issue:

• Commencement to be May 29
• Seniors Have Full Schedule in Coming Week
• Open Shop Scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday
• Toppers Split with Eastern Kentucky University – Baseball
• Exhibition Being Held in Art Gallery
• Awards Presented in Chapel Today
• Summer School – editorial
• After Now – editorial
• Summer Chapel Programs to Feature Outstanding People
• Paul Terrell Selected to …

Letter From Alice G. Fischer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 23, 1952, Alice G. Fischer

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Alice G. Fischer addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated May 23, 1952. Fischer asks Shoemaker to recommend Pennsylvania Dutch humor books for her daughter, who is doing missionary work in Argentina.

1952-05-22 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on May 22, 1952.

1952-05-15 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on May 15, 1952.

Letter From Emilie J. Diefenderfer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 11, 1952, Emilie J. Diefenderfer

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Emilie J. Diefenderfer addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated May 11, 1952. Diefenderfer writes to inform Shoemaker about a pamphlet titled "Pennsylvania German Riddles and Nursery Rhymes," compiled by John Baer Stoudt while a student at Franklin & Marshall College.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 28, No. 13-Z245, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Birds I View
• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News

Articles in this issue:

• “Elijah” to be Presented by Orchestra & Chorus
• Senior Schedule is Announced
• College President, Minister to Address Graduates – Herman Wells & William Benfield
• Eight Qualify for AAUW Speech Contest – American Association of University Women
• Special College Deferment Test Set for May 22
• Celebration for Armed Forces Day Planned
• Band Has Three May Appearances
• Training School …

1952-05-08 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on May 8, 1952.

1952-05-01 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on May 1, 1952.

Hollins Columns (1952 May 1), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Hollins Faculty, Students Attend Mock Convention
• Richmond Meeting
• Orchesis Presents Unique Program
• Play Production Schedules Farces
• American Organist Guild Presents Morris Recital
• Turner Hall Plans Nearing Completion
• Nixie Pixie Coronation To Herald May Day
• Freshmen Planning Annual May Dance
• Studio Students to Exhibit Work
• Hollins Likes Ike
• Time Magazines Compiles Statistics For New Book "They Went To College"
• Executive Council Reveals Results Of Questionnaire
• Kindred Souls
• Program Notes For Spare Time Radio Listening
• Honors Not Ends In Themselves
• From the Staff...
• Faculty Folly
• Riding Club to Hold Annual Horse Show
• Agony At the Prom
• Dorm Life Is …

Dieffenbach On Cows, April 26, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten material on cows, compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 26, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details anecdotes from Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on a number of topics including foods harmful to cows, home remedies, cats in relation to cows, stable lore and other subjects.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 28, No. 12-Z245, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Birds I View
• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News

Articles in this issue:

• Gym Being Decorated for Big Talisman Ball Tonight
• College Welcomes Music Festival Group
• Date is Set for Education Council Banquet
• Edwin Mims to Address English Club
• Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert Sunday May 4
• Seniors Show Wide Choice of Major Fields
• “Sing Out, Sweet Land,” Players’ Final Production of School Year, is Musical
• Concert Band Presents Annual …

1952-04-24 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on April 24, 1952.

1952-04-17 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on April 17, 1952.

Dieffenbach On Steers: Anecdotes, April 12, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Steers: Anecdotes", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 12, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details a number of anecdotal stories revolving around steers, including a practical joke played on a cattle dealer and an encounter with the devil.

Dieffenbach On Steers: Superstitions, April 12, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Steers: Superstitions Relating to", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 12, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details various superstitions surrounding the practice of gelding, including ways to induce proper healing and warnings of death post-surgery.

Dieffenbach On Cows, April 11, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten material on cows written by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 11, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details a number of personal anecdotes about cows, including eating habits, selection, birthing complications, and other lore associated with cows.

1952-04-10 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on April 10, 1952.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 28, No. 11-Z245, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Birds I View
• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News

Articles in this issue:

• Campus Site of Regional High School Music Festival
• Western Breakfast of Paramount Interest at KEA Meeting in Louisville April 16-18 – Kentucky Education Association
• College High Speakers Win Speech Festival
• Seven Qualified for Robinson Medal
• Edwin Mims to Speak
• William Bivin is Winner of Ogden Contest
• Chemist to Speak in Chapel – George Glockler
• FFA to Meet …

1952-04-03 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on April 3, 1952.

Dieffenbach On Cows, April 1, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Cows", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 1, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details anecdotes from Berks County, Pennsylvania farmers concerning all aspects of cows and raising calves including needed equipment, milking, de-horning, and breeding. It also contains related folklore surrounding the products of cows (veal, beef, butter, cheese, dung) and cures for disease and bewitchment.