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

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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.

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

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  Handwritten notes copied from the unpublished volume Fragments of the Past: Historical Sketches of Oley and Vicinity by P. G. Bertolet, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, originally dated 1860.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.

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  Notes from Guide Book to the Tiled Pavement in the Capitol of Pennsylvania

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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 History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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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  Notes from Lancaster County Historical Society, Volume 22, 1918 and Other Sources

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A set of handwritten notes copied from Lancaster County Historical Society, Volume XXII, The Philadelphia Press and The Johnstown Tribune transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. The notes include a "barring out the schoolmaster" story.

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  Notes From Scrapbook F10AG B877

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A set of handwritten notes copied from a scrapbook (perhaps from the Historical Society of Berks County) identified as "F10AG B877", transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Within, Shoemaker notes various observations including funeral customs, ice harvesting, gardening trends and birthday etiquette.

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  Notes From The Allentown Democrat, 1879-1881

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  Handwritten notes copied by Alfred L. Shoemaker from The Allentown Democrat of June 25, 1879 to June 1, 1881. The notes concern a chair purchased at a public sale, a Mardi Gras-style parade held in Catasauqua and a formula for warding off evil spirits found in an old barn in Alburtis, Pennsylvania.

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  Notes from the Carlisle Herald, November 1854 to October 1856

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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 Daily Times, 1881

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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.

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  Notes From the Journal of Samuel Maclay and The Planting of Civilization in Western Pennsylvania

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A set of handwritten notes copied from the Journal of Samuel Maclay and a book entitled The Planting of Civilization in Western Pennsylvania, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. Within, a detailed account of a tradition known as "apple butter bees" is documented, where young people would join together to make the apple butter and play games. The notes also describe the process of using tar when planting corn.

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  Notes From the Lancaster Daily New Era Newspaper and Other Sources, 1860-1884

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  Handwritten notes from various newspaper sources dating from 1860 to 1884. The notes contain such topics as school sleigh parties, a traveling Pretzel Wagon and making corn-cakes in a bake oven. Also included are notes in German from the Reformirte Kirchen-Zeitung.

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  Notes From the Lancaster Volksfreund and Reading Eagle, 1870-1914

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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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  Notes From the Marietta Scrapbook at the Lancaster County Historical Society

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A short, handwritten set of notes from a scrapbook at the Lancaster County Historical Society, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, a reference is made to various candies available for sale at a local confectionery.

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  Notes From the New Holland Clarion, 1874-1878

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  Handwritten notes copying excerpts from the New Holland Clarion newspaper, originally dated from 1874 to 1878, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes concern topics such as Christmas trees, apple seeds, and Pennsylvania Dutch dialect humor.

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  Notes From the New Holland Clarion, 1898

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A set of handwritten, copied notes from the New Holland Clarion, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker. The notes cover a range of topics including the price of flour, the storage of milk in clay crocks and school children passing notes on April Fool's Day.

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  Notes From the New Holland Clarion, Philadelphia Press and Lancaster Examiner, 1869-1894

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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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  Notes From The Philadelphia Mirror, The Shippensburg News and Other Sources, 1836-1895

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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 From the Philadelphia Press of January, 1869

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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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  Notes From The Portland Press: A Scribbler's Notebook and The Easton Daily Express

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  Handwritten notes written by Alfred L. Shoemaker, copied from sources The Portland Press: A Scribbler's Notebook and The Easton Daily Express (December 26, 1866). Within, details pertaining to the Christmas tradition of Belsnickeling are noted as well as superstitions.

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  Notes From The Reading Daily Times, 1858-1859

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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."

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  Notes From the Reading Gazette: January 15 to September 30, 1876

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A set of handwritten notes copied from the Reading Gazette of 1876, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, a number of excerpts are compiled on topics such as witchcraft, cock fighting, women going to market in Philadelphia and superstitions about bed bugs.

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  Notes From the Reading Times and Dispatch, November 26 to December 30, 1873

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  A set of handwritten, copied notes from the Reading Times and Dispatch of 1873 transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, circa 1950. Within, Shoemaker details a story regarding Blue Mountain Tea and how it got its alternative name, "Pater Behney’s Kraut".

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  Notes From the York County Star, December 28, 1866

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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.

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

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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 West Chester Local News and Other Sources, 1813-1879

  Alfred L. Shoemaker

  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.