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The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 30, 1948, [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.

Letter From Herbert Hummel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 29, 1948, Herbert Hummel

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Herbert Hummel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 29, 1948. Within, Hummel writes to provide Shoemaker with a few old folk beliefs he learned from his grandfather in Bernville, Pennsylvania. Topics range from witches and sewing to beliefs surrounding Christmas and whistling on Sundays.

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 23, 1948, [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.

Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 18, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 18, 1948. Within, Gruber lists various beliefs and superstitions that can be found within Berks County, Pennsylvania, ranging from signs of good luck to omens of death and misfortune. Gruber also inquires about a verse called "Die Schnitzel Bunk" and hopes that Shoemaker will be able to visit and view his diary and scrapbooks.

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 16, 1948, [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.

Letter From Anna W. Frey To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 16, 1948, Anna W. Frey

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Anna W. Frey addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 16, 1948. Within, Frey writes about her Pennsylvania Dutch upbringing, detailing various aspects she remembers including a custom surrounding Ascension Day where you cannot work.

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 9, 1948, [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.

Hollins Columns (1948 Dec 4), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Macbeth To Be Presented on Jan. 15
• Riding Club and Students To Entertain Veterans
• Cooper Heads Freshmen
• Swimming Club Plans Annual Water Ballet
• Hollins Faculty and Student Group Discusses Campus Publications
• Correction
• Junior Class Presents Annual Prom Tonight
• Gift Will Send Junior on Field Trip
• Marshalls Visit Hollins Campus
• Game Highlights Thanksgiving Day
• White Gift Service Planned for Dec. 12
• Blame It On Yourself!
• Prom Time
• World Winds

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 2, 1948, [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.

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 25, 1948, [Number: 26], 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.

Hollins Columns (1948 Nov 20), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• 'Y' Commissions To Begin Work
• College Who's Who Lists Six Seniors
• Eight Girls Participate In Second Student Recital
• I.R.C. to Act As Model U.N.
• Tomorrow's Chapel Set
• Miss Henn Shows New Hollins Film
• W.&L. Dean To Talk at Convo.
• President Randolph To Go To Meeting
• Mary Angela Perry Wins Pepsi-Cola Scholarship
• Thursday Marks Holiday Events
• Reverend H.D. Philipps To Be Here Nov. 28
• Christmas Bazaar To Be At Hollins December 11
• Keep Silence Before Him
• Don't Let Your Temperature Rise
• ThanksGiving
• Senior Sketch
• There's a mouse in her closet...
• World Winds
• Freshman Plays Well Received
• Announcing Departure …

Letter From A. Miriam Herr To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 20, 1948, A. Miriam Herr

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Mrs. Leslie H. Shannon (A. Miriam Herr) addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 20, 1948. Within, Herr writes to respond to Shoemaker's question on a favorite "all" story. Herr details her encounter with an Amish man while buying blackberries at a market stall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 18, 1948, [Number: 25], 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.

Letter From Helen D. Witmer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 17, 1948, Helen D. Witmer

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Helen D. Witmer addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 17, 1948. Within, Witmer details her favorite "all" story about asking for directions in Columbia, Pennsylvania. She also details her family's experiences growing up with Pennsylvania Dutch expressions and suggests Shoemaker look into the use of the word "wonderful" by people in Lancaster County.

Lancaster County "Sayings", Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed set of Lancaster County sayings and folk beliefs by an unknown author, dated November 16, 1948. Within, beliefs pertaining to luck and folk cures for various ailments are detailed.

Letter From Charles Ezra Bowman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 12, 1948, Charles E. Bowman

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Charles Ezra Bowman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 12, 1948. Within, Bowman provides his contribution to Shoemaker's request about favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories.

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 11, 1948, [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.

Letter From Mrs. E. H. Mull To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, Mrs. E. H. Mull

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Mrs. E. H. Mull addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 11, 1948. Within, Mull recalls her favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" story, detailing the exasperated words from a neighbor towards her sons at meal time.

Letter From O. S. Sprout To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 11, 1948, O. S. Sprout

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from O. S. Sprout addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 11, 1948. Within, Sprout details two separate Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories, one occurring between an Amish son and father and the other regarding an off-duty train operator. Sprout also seeks information on the value of a book printed in German.

Letter From H. A. Shawalter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 9, 1948, H. A. Shawalter

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from H. A. Shawalter addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 9, 1948. Within, Shawalter details a practice called "bull fiddling" or serenading, in which a newly married couple must offer compensation or endure raucous noise made outside the home by local community members.

Hollins Columns (1948 Nov 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Pope To Give Series Of Three Addresses Here
• Miss Anderson Represents Hollins At English Conference
• Dr. H.A. Bosley To Give Sermon
• Noted Novelist Lectures on Campus
• Nov. 20 Set For Fall Play
• Work Progresses On Point System
• Roscoe Drummond To Speak on '49 Election Results
• Freshmen To Give 3 Plays Tonight
• College Board Conference Held in New York
• Painting Class Visits Washington's Galleries
• Are You a Monster?
• Stand Up and Cheer!
• Door Daze
• Confidence Plus
• World Winds
• College Boy
• College Girl
• Out On a Limb?
• Student Service Extends Drive
• Hollins Victorious In Hockey Games
• Students May …

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 4, 1948, [Number: 23], 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. 74, Thursday, October 28, 1948, [Number: 22], 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.

Hollins Columns (1948 Oct 23), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Hollins Enters Hockey Meet
• National Five Arts Award Contest Open to Hollins
• Alumna Presents Music Scholarship
• Hollins Alumnae Magazine Plans New Feature Page
• Art Building Is Officially Opened
• Two Ministers Plan To Speak at Hollins
• A Better World
• Hollins To Revise Its Point System
• Survey Starts To Determine Voters' Ideas
• Hollins Representatives Attend Academic Events
• Are You in the Know?
• For You and By You
• The Radiator Serenade
• Out of the Past
• World Winds
• Roun' 'n' 'Bout With Pam
• 1952--A Shmoo Class
• Cargoes Asks Your Support
• English Duo Sings at Hollins
• Miss Illsely Tells I.R.C. Of Conference …

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 21, 1948, [Number: 21], 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. 74, Thursday, October 14, 1948, [Number: 20], 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.

Hollins Columns (1948 Oct 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Elections Are Forum Theme
• Choir To Perform In Cocke Wedding
• Far East Is Clyde's Topic
• Riding Club Welcomes New Head, Mr. Wright
• Art Annex Opening To Be This Friday
• Small Group Meets To Discuss Poetry
• Chapel Services
• Soph-Freshman Dance to Take Place Tonight
• Gold Rush of '49
• English Duo To Give Formal Convocation
• Plans For '49 "Spinster" Made By Yearbook Staff
• Molly Ferrell Heads Dance Committees
• Additional Members To Be Taken In Y
• I.R.C. Membership Tea Begins Club Activities
• Turn About
• Executive Council
• Hairbreadth Hockey
• Miss Edwards Describes Trip
• Lewis and Boutonniere Always On Hollins Scene
• World …

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, October 7, 1948, [Number: 19], 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. 74, Thursday, September 30, 1948, [Number: 18], 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. 74, Thursday, September 23, 1948, [Number: 17], 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.