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Notes From The Acorn And Germ, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Notes From The Acorn And Germ, Alfred L. Shoemaker
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
Handwritten notes by Alfred L. Shoemaker regarding the newspaper, "The Acorn and Germ", dating from circa 1949. The notes detail items from various issues of the newspaper, including German, English, and Pennsylvania Dutch words for various tree types as well as Bible verses and dialect columns.
Letter From Mr. And Mrs. Harvey Rothenberger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Harvey Rothenberger
Letter From Mr. And Mrs. Harvey Rothenberger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, Harvey Rothenberger
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter to Alfred L. Shoemaker consisting of a list of old sayings and superstitions from Berks County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rothenberger, dating from circa 1949. Within, the Rothenbergers detail a number of beliefs on various subjects including rain, days of the week, falling objects, spilled salt, sewing, ironing, animal behavior and children.
Letter From Earl L. Ruppert To Alfred L. Shoemaker, January 1, 1949, Earl L. Ruppert
Letter From Earl L. Ruppert To Alfred L. Shoemaker, January 1, 1949, Earl L. Ruppert
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Earl L. Ruppert to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated January 1st, 1949. It describes the Native American origins of the name "Neversink." Ruppert also discusses lore surrounding bake ovens and marriage.