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Folklore Term Report: Folk Lore Concerning Christmas Customs, May 29, 1950, Robert J. Fehr
Folklore Term Report: Folk Lore Concerning Christmas Customs, May 29, 1950, Robert J. Fehr
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper entitled, "Folk-Lore Concerning Christmas Customs", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert Fehr, dated May 29, 1950. Within, Fehr details the information he gathered from Pennsylvania Dutch residents in Northampton County, including details of "Belsnickel" and superstitions pertaining to the Christmas season.
Some Pennsylvania Dutch Customs Of Christmas And New Year’S Day, January 17, 1950, Andrew S. Berky
Some Pennsylvania Dutch Customs Of Christmas And New Year’S Day, January 17, 1950, Andrew S. Berky
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper entitled, "Some Pennsylvania Dutch Customs of Christmas and New Year’s Day", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Andrew S. Berky, January 17, 1950. Within, Berky details various customs and traditions that can be observed in the Pennsylvania Dutch community on Christmas Eve and day. Also included is an appendix containing miscellaneous folk cures and braucherei tales.
Notes On Christmas Traditions, 1833-1890, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes On Christmas Traditions, 1833-1890, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A set of handwritten notes from a variety of newspapers and other sources dating from the 1800s, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes describe various Christmas traditions, including tree trimming and decorating, songs and caroling, superstitions, sayings and events.
Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1874-1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The New Holland Clarion, 1874-1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes copying excerpts from the New Holland Clarion newspaper, originally dated from 1874 to 1878, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes concern topics such as Christmas trees, apple seeds, and Pennsylvania Dutch dialect humor.