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Notes From The York Gazette: June 2, 1894 To July 25, 1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The York Gazette: June 2, 1894 To July 25, 1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes from the York Gazette of 1894 copied by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. The articles cover topics including indentured servitude for immigrants, enlisting in the Revolutionary War and funeral practices.

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Notes From The Carlisle Herald, November 1854 To October 1856, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Carlisle Herald, November 1854 To October 1856, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copied from the Carlisle Herald by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. The notes cover various topics such as cider making, barn raising, a recipe for buckwheat cakes and a humorous story about a near-sighted clergyman.

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Notes From The York Daily, 1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The York Daily, 1874, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes from the York Daily newspaper covering the period of January 29 to June 15, 1874, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Topics include wedding anniversaries, speck and a tale of a woman being accidentally buried alive.

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Undated Note From Florence Baver To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Florence Baver Jan 1950

Undated Note From Florence Baver To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Florence Baver

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed and handwritten note from Florence Baver to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, a recipe is provided, along with information about names in a guest book.

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Notes From History Of The Counties Of Lehigh And Carbon In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From History Of The Counties Of Lehigh And Carbon In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten transcription of an excerpt from History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes detail a typical Pennsylvania German "apple-butter party" including the steps involved in producing the butter as well as the unique method of eating it on bread with cream cheese.

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Folklore Term Paper On Folk-Medicine, Robert B. Long Jan 1950

Folklore Term Paper On Folk-Medicine, Robert B. Long

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Robert B. Long, dating from circa 1950. Within, Long details responses to questions about local folk medicine practices he gathered via interviews with people residing in Lancaster County and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

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Folklore Term Report, Raymond J. Krushinski Jan 1950

Folklore Term Report, Raymond J. Krushinski

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten, untitled term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Raymond J. Krushinski, dating from circa 1950. Within, Krushinski provides his findings from speaking with two women named Ethel McNelic and Dorothy Echert of Lancaster, Pennsylvania about folk sayings, beliefs and folk medicine.

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Pennsylvania Dutch Rhyme On The Twelve Constellations, H. Wayne Gruber Jan 1950

Pennsylvania Dutch Rhyme On The Twelve Constellations, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A clipping from John Gruber's Hagerstown almanac showing how the constellations correspond to parts of the human body and a childhood rhyme about the signs of the Zodiac recounted by H. Wayne Gruber. Gruber provides Pennsylvania Dutch translations for the star signs along with the rhyme his mother, Mary Ann Schaeffer, repeated to him as a child.

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Folklore Report: The Amish, Jim Eisenbud Jan 1950

Folklore Report: The Amish, Jim Eisenbud

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed term paper completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Jim Eisenbud, dating from circa 1950. Within, Eisenbud writes his report on the folklore and practices of the Amish within and around Lancaster County. Topics include differences between Amish and Mennonites, farming practices and traditional songs.

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A Wild Amishman, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

A Wild Amishman, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of an Amish folktale entitled, "A Wild Amishman", dating from circa 1950 and presumably recorded by Alfred Shoemaker. Within, the story is said to have occurred during 1900 and concerns the excommunication of a rebellious Amish man from his community.

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Gan-Sho-Han-Ne Poem, C. Z. Mast Jan 1950

Gan-Sho-Han-Ne Poem, C. Z. Mast

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten copy of a poem entitled, "Gan-sho-han-ne", by C. Z. Mast, date unknown. The poem is dedicated to the Amish of Kishacoquillas Valley and the surrounding area and was perhaps transcribed by Edwin Earl Espenshade circa 1950.

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Notes On Christmas Traditions, 1833-1890, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

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.

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Notes On Directions For Cookery By Miss Leslie, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Directions For Cookery By Miss Leslie, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes primarily on a recipe for Apees cakes, written by Alfred Shoemaker and copied from Directions for Cookery by Eliza Leslie. The documents contain additional notes from other sources regarding Shrewsbury Cakes and Yorkshire Christmas Pie.

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Notes From The Philadelphia Press Of January, 1869, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Philadelphia Press Of January, 1869, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten, copied excerpts from a January 1869 edition of the Philadelphia Press, presumably written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, the notes detail Annie Powell who was known for her 'A P' cakes along with various other reminiscences about early Philadelphia - including mourning practices and the funeral of Benjamin Franklin.

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Copied Letter From The Easton Sentinel, January 10, 1826, Jacop De Schleeber Jan 1950

Copied Letter From The Easton Sentinel, January 10, 1826, Jacop De Schleeber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of a satirical letter found within the Easton Sentinel, dated January 10, 1826. Within, a man going by the name 'Jacop de Schleeber' writes to Mr. Brinder and provides a short parody he entitles, "Do My Sussy" (To My Susie).

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Notes On "Hotch-Potch" From The Lancaster Farmer, January, 1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On "Hotch-Potch" From The Lancaster Farmer, January, 1881, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes copied from the Lancaster Farmer of January 1881, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, a recipe for a 'hotch-potch' (stuffed pig stomach) is detailed by J. G. Warwick, with additional commentary provided by the editor of the periodical.

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Notes On Agriculture, Horticulture And Fruit Varieties, 1846-1855, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Agriculture, Horticulture And Fruit Varieties, 1846-1855, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes detailing points of reference from various books dating from 1846 to 1855, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, Shoemaker makes notes on various subjects ranging from apple and pear varieties to farming implements and a poem about Pennsylvania Dutch pies.

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Notes From Guide Book To The Tiled Pavement In The Capitol Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From Guide Book To The Tiled Pavement In The Capitol Of Pennsylvania, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copied from a book entitled, Guide Book to the Tiled Pavement in the Capitol of Pennsylvania by Henry Chapman Mercer. The notes were written by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, several methods of apple peeling are detailed, along with notes on the cooking of apple butter and various farming implements.

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Notes From The New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press And Lancaster Examiner, 1869-1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press And Lancaster Examiner, 1869-1894, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes from newspapers including the New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press and Lancaster Examiner, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from 1869 to 1894. The notes cover a variety of topics including Christmas, Pennsylvania Dutch foods, superstition and stories of murderers, hangings and burials.

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Excerpts From Diary Of William B. Wilson, 1832-1836, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Excerpts From Diary Of William B. Wilson, 1832-1836, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten, copied excerpts from the diary of William B. Wilson of York County, Pennsylvania dated circa 1832 to 1836, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes pertain to apple butter, barn raising and repair, orchard planting and lightning rods.

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Notes On Barns And Apple Butter From The Cultivator And The Genesee Farmer, 1841-1859, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Barns And Apple Butter From The Cultivator And The Genesee Farmer, 1841-1859, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes copied from The Cultivator and The Genesee Farmer, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating circa 1841 to 1859. The notes detail various articles describing the farms and farm buildings of Pennsylvania, particularly the barns. The notes also describe the process of making apple butter.

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Notes From The Philadelphia Mirror, The Shippensburg News And Other Sources, 1836-1895, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Philadelphia Mirror, The Shippensburg News And Other Sources, 1836-1895, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of copied, handwritten notes detailing various subjects from newspapers and books, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes include topics such as roasted chestnuts, Christmas customs, dialect humor and the tale of a mass lead poisoning from apple butter crocks.

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Notes On "Stirrings" And Amusements, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On "Stirrings" And Amusements, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes copying various excerpted stories, transcribed by Alfred L Shoemaker. Within, a traditional apple butter "stirring" party is detailed as well as a story involving indigenous basket weavers and a man named Yoder.

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Notes From The Lancaster Volksfreund And Reading Eagle, 1870-1914, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Lancaster Volksfreund And Reading Eagle, 1870-1914, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten, copied notes from various sources, including the Lancaster Volksfreund and The Reading Eagle, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes cover a variety of topics, including a humorous story of a church sermon, a German account of apple butter frolicks, and a Dr. S. Landis of Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

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Letter From M. Kunkel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, M. Kunkel Jan 1950

Letter From M. Kunkel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, M. Kunkel

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from M. Kunkel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, Kunkel writes about the "Escha Puddle", the person last out of bed on Ash Wednesday who had to carry the ashes outside each morning for a year.

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Note On Ash Wednesday Traditions, Samuel J. Fritch Jan 1950

Note On Ash Wednesday Traditions, Samuel J. Fritch

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed document noting the customs and traditions observed by the Pennsylvania Dutch community on Ash Wednesday, composed by Samuel Fritch and dating from circa 1950. Within, Fritch details how those who rise last in the morning are dubbed "Esha Puddle".

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Notes From West Chester Local News And Other Sources, 1813-1879, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From West Chester Local News And Other Sources, 1813-1879, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes from the West Chester Local News and other sources, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, a range of topics are covered, including a story about a bear and going to market in Philadelphia.

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Notes On Rhymes And A Folk Cure For Hemorrhaging, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Rhymes And A Folk Cure For Hemorrhaging, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten notes transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. The notes cover a folk cure and rhymes related by three different informants: Caroline Stadtman, Butcher Henninger and Emma C. Jenkins.

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Old Home Remedies And Beliefs Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Alice Ziemer Jan 1950

Old Home Remedies And Beliefs Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Alice Ziemer

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten set of old folk remedies and cures of the 19th century South Eastern Pennsylvania Dutch community compiled by Alice Ziemer, dating from circa 1950. Within, Ziemer provides remedies for ailments such as pneumonia, whooping cough, epilepsy, warts and the common cold. The notes also contain folklore surrounding infants and rhymes in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.

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Notes On Public Sales From The Reading Gazette, 1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes On Public Sales From The Reading Gazette, 1878, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes copied from the Reading Gazette, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated from March 23 to April 6, 1878. Within, excerpts from accounts of public sales detail a basket maker's wares, food and drink, and the cries of hucksters selling their products.

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