Document Type
Correspondence
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Date
11-12-1948
Keywords
all story, humor, Charles Bowman, Lancaster, Ezra F. Bowman, Franklin and Marshall College
Description
A handwritten letter from Charles Ezra Bowman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 12, 1948. Within, Bowman provides his contribution to Shoemaker's request about favorite Pennsylvania Dutch "all" stories.
Sender
Charles Ezra Bowman
Recipient
Alfred L. Shoemaker
Corresponds to:
Packet 63-77
City
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Transcription
11/12 '48
Dr. Alfred L. Shoemaker
F & M, City
Dear Sir:
Herewith in my contribution to the “all” stories- Hope you haven’t heard it before-
“Hey Jake, go with me out for rabbits next Wednesday”
“Yes - I can’t”
“For Why not?”
“My off is all”
Meaning of course his vacation is over!
Yours Truly
Chas Ezra Bowman
F. and M. Academy ‘96
P.S. I enjoy your “Folklore”.
Language
English
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Recommended Citation
Bowman, Charles E., "Letter From Charles Ezra Bowman to Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 12, 1948" (1948). Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents. 27.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/27
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