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1948-12-30 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-12-30 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on December 30, 1948.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 30, 1948, [Number: 31], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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
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.
1948-12-23 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-12-23 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on December 23, 1948.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 23, 1948, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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
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, 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.
1948-12-16 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-12-16 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on December 16, 1948.
Letter From Anna W. Frey To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 16, 1948, Anna W. Frey
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.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 25, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 25, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:
- Alumni Flashes
- Book Marks
- Kentucky Building News
- Tidbits of Kentucky Folklore
- Society Page
- Faculty Notes
- Veterans Views
- Birds-I View
- Sports Alley
This issue contains articles:
- Seven Girls Nominated for Military Queen
- Edna Philips Scheduled for Evening Concert
- Nashville Section of American Chemistry Society Convenes
- Western Chorus Gives Messiah
- Rites for Father of Miss Frances Richards Held November 26 – E.L. Richards
- Irish Author Lectures Today – Semas MacManus
- Dr. Earl A. Moore Delivers Lectures
- Music Clinic Meets Today, Tomorrow
- Lowe, Morris & John Simpson. Western Pollsters …
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 9, 1948, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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.
1948-09-09 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-09-09 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on December 9, 1948.
Hollins Columns (1948 Dec 4), Hollins College
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
1948-12-02 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-12-02 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on December 2, 1948.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, December 2, 1948, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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 Octofoil, December 1948, Ninth Infantry Division Association
The Octofoil, December 1948, 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.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 25, 1948, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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.
1948-11-25 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-11-25 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on November 25, 1948.
Hollins Columns (1948 Nov 20), Hollins College
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
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.
1948-11-18 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-11-18 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on November 18, 1948.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 18, 1948, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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
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
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
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.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 25, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 25, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:
- Alumni Flashes
- Book Marks
- Kentucky Building News
- Tidbits of Kentucky Folklore
- Society Page
- Faculty Notes
- Veterans Views
- Birds-I View
- Sports Alley
This issue contains articles:
- Homecoming Features Game, Chapel, Dances
- Toppers Battle Maroons in T Offensive Duel
- Twenty Western Seniors Selected for Who’s Who’ by Faculty and Students
- Orchestra Will Present Program
- Roy Owsley Engaged as Consultant
- Cadet Officers Named by Corps
- Seniors Choose Class Officers
- Edgar Raine Lectures on Alaskan Life
- Noted Quartette to Appear Here – Guardsmen
- Barter Players to Present Hamlet
- Garrett, Paul. …
1948-11-11 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
1948-11-11 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)
Rowan County News Archive
Rowan County News published on November 11, 1948.
The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, November 11, 1948, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
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
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
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.