Notes From the York County Star, December 28, 1866

A handwritten set of notes from the York County Star, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated December 28, 1866. Within, the article details the gathering of a large group of costumed Bellsnickles as they visited various houses in the region.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1206/thumbnail.jp

Notes on Agriculture, Horticulture and Fruit Varieties, 1846-1855

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.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1082/thumbnail.jp

Notes On Apples and Churches From the Berks & Schuylkill Journal, 1872-1874

A set of notes copied from the Berks and Schuylkill Journal dating from 1872 to 1874, written by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, excerpts detail information on subjects ranging from church bells and organs to the origins of certain varieties of apples.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1080/thumbnail.jp

Notes From the Daily Times, 1881

A set of handwritten, copied notes from the Daily Times, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated November 14 1881 to February 8, 1882. The notes cover topics such as noise-making implements at a wedding and various forms of school punishments.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1230/thumbnail.jp

Notes From the York Gazette: June 2, 1894 to July 25, 1894

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.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1229/thumbnail.jp

Notes From Fragments of the Past: Historical Sketches of Oley and Vicinity

Handwritten notes copied from the unpublished volume Fragments of the Past: Historical Sketches of Oley and Vicinity by P. G. Bertolet, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated 1860. Within, a number of stories collected from the Oley Valley detail various subjects including encounters with Native Americans, churches, rock formations, Revolutionary War encampments and husking parties.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1216/thumbnail.jp

Folktale About Rising Bread, June 30, 1939

Handwritten notes recounting an informant\u27s story about a Pennsylvania German baker with supernatural powers. When the baker was not present in the bake-shop, the dough would refuse to rise for his assistants.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1160/thumbnail.jp

Excerpt From a Broadside Dated June 17, 1833

Notes on a broadside excerpt concerning a man named Johannes Henner by Alfred L. Shoemaker dating from circa 1950. The broadside originates from the Unger collection and may date from June 17, 1833. The excerpt is written in the German language. Shoemaker notes variant spellings of the name Johannes contained therein.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1042/thumbnail.jp

Notes From Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania: A Collection of Historical and Biographical Sketches

A set of handwritten, copied notes from Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania: A Collection of Historical and Biographical Sketches transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes describe the process of making apple butter and include a humorous interview with a local resident.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1099/thumbnail.jp

Notes From The Reading Daily Times, 1858-1859

A set of handwritten notes copied from The Reading Daily Times, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. The notes cover topics including humorous ballads, an old turtle, and the death of a Wurst Frau.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/1171/thumbnail.jp