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The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 15, 1950, [Number: 3], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 15, 1950, [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. 76, Thursday, June 8, 1950, [Number: 2], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 8, 1950, [Number: 2], 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.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 1, 1950, [Number: 1], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, June 1, 1950, [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.
Term Paper: Folk Festivals Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, June 1, 1950, Paul B. Dicely
Term Paper: Folk Festivals Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, June 1, 1950, Paul B. Dicely
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A partially typed and handwritten term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College entitled, "Folk Festivals of Southeastern Pennsylvania", by Paul B. Dicely, dated June 1, 1950. Within, Dicely details the information he gathered from locals of Lancaster and Dauphin counties on the various holidays and traditions they celebrate.
The Customs Of The Year As Observed By The Pennsylvania Dutch, Donald B. Aulenbach
The Customs Of The Year As Observed By The Pennsylvania Dutch, Donald B. Aulenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College entitled, "The Customs of the Year as Observed by the Pennsylvania Dutch", by Donald B. Aulenbach, dated June 1950. Within, Aulenbach compiles a detailed account of holidays and customs observed throughout the year by the Pennsylvania Dutch community, from Groundhog Day to Thanksgiving.
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.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 25, 1950, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 25, 1950, [Number: 52], 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.
The Pennsylvania Dutch And Some Of Their Lore, Robert Hemhauser
The Pennsylvania Dutch And Some Of Their Lore, Robert Hemhauser
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert Hemhauser, dated May 23, 1950. Within, Hemhauser documents various folklore beliefs he obtained from a friend's mother and locals of Lancaster County. Topics covered include the practice of pow-wowing, superstitions involving salt, and cures for warts and freckles.
Folklore Term Paper, William D. Boyle
Folklore Term Paper, William D. Boyle
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed folklore term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by William D. Boyle dated May 23, 1950. Within, Boyle details local folk beliefs and pow wow cures gathered via interviews personally conducted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Folklore Term Paper: Holidays Of The Amish, May 23, 1950, Thomas M. Campbell
Folklore Term Paper: Holidays Of The Amish, May 23, 1950, Thomas M. Campbell
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Thomas M. Campbell, dated May 23, 1950. Within, Campbell recounts his interviews with farmers throughout Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on the various holidays the Amish community celebrates, detailing practices and rituals typically followed on a number of different occasions.
Folklore Term Paper: The Pow-Wow Doctor, Robert L. Graham
Folklore Term Paper: The Pow-Wow Doctor, Robert L. Graham
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed term paper entitled, "The Pow-Wow Doctor", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert L. Graham, dated May 22, 1950. Within, Graham details his encounter with a local pow-wow doctor in Lancaster county for his project.
Folklore Term Paper: May 22, 1950, Price Norris
Folklore Term Paper: May 22, 1950, Price Norris
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten, untitled term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Price Norris, dated May 22, 1950. Within, Norris documents the findings he compiled from two Pennsylvania Dutch households regarding folk cures and superstitions.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 18, 1950, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 18, 1950, [Number: 51], 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.
Folklore Term Paper: Research On Folk Cures, David R. Hanson
Folklore Term Paper: Research On Folk Cures, David R. Hanson
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper entitled, "Research on Folk Cures" completed at Franklin and Marshall College by David R. Hanson, dated May 18, 1950. Within, Hanson summarizes his research on folk cures, which range from cures for warts and boils to superstitions surrounding loose hair and babies' fingernails.
The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan
The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 48 page thesis examines the Marshall Plan for European recovery following World War II.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 11, 1950, [Number: 50], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 11, 1950, [Number: 50], 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 J. William Stair To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 10, 1950, J. William Stair
Letter From J. William Stair To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 10, 1950, J. William Stair
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
In this typed letter from J. William Stair to Alfred L. Shoemaker dated May 10, 1950, Stair encloses an article on brick-end barns written by his son-in-law. He tells Dr. Shoemaker he will continue looking for more data on these barns, and asks for any information he can provide.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 4, 1950, [Number: 49], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 4, 1950, [Number: 49], 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.
Folk Cures Of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Richard M. Smith
Folk Cures Of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Richard M. Smith
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten term paper entitled, "Folk Cures of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Richard M. Smith, dating from circa 1950. Within, Smith recounts his experience gathering material from several families in and around Lebanon and details a number of folk remedies and cures for a number of ailments including tooth pain, epilepsy, corns, warts, and whooping cough.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 27, 1950, [Number: 48], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 27, 1950, [Number: 48], 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.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 20, 1950, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 20, 1950, [Number: 47], 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. 75, Thursday, April 13, 1950, [Number: 46], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 13, 1950, [Number: 46], 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. 75, Thursday, April 6, 1950, [Number: 45], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 6, 1950, [Number: 45], 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.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 30, 1950, [Number: 44], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 30, 1950, [Number: 44], 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.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 23, 1950, [Number: 43], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 23, 1950, [Number: 43], 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. 75, Thursday, March 16, 1950, [Number: 42], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 16, 1950, [Number: 42], 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 H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 14, 1950, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 14, 1950, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 14, 1950. Within, Gruber writes to provide material for Shoemaker's radio program and discusses his school days and later education.
Letter From Hazel Thornton To Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, March 13, 1950, Hazel Thornton
Letter From Hazel Thornton To Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, March 13, 1950, Hazel Thornton
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Hazel Thornton addressed to the editors of the Pennsylvania Dutchman, dated March 13, 1950. Within, Hazel describes her artworks which deal with depictions of Amish life and requests a subscription to the Pennsylvania Dutchman.
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 9, 1950, [Number: 41], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 9, 1950, [Number: 41], 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. 75, Thursday, March 2, 1950, [Number: 40], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 2, 1950, [Number: 40], 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.