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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 Chronicle of the Times, July 29, 1828
Alfred L. Shoemaker
A typed set of notes compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker from the Reading Chronicle of the Times, originally dating from July 29, 1828. The notes refer to Democrats being snared in a trap similar to the way stool pigeons were used as decoys to lure other pigeons into a trap.
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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 Hex Murder by Forrester Hazard
Alfred L. Shoemaker
These handwritten notes, compiled by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950, refer to passages in the book The Hex Murder by Forrester Hazard. Shoemaker notes references to superstitions, braucherei and hex magic as discussed by characters in the book. One example refers to the custom of stirring up a vinegar barrel when a mother is dying.
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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 New York Public Library, 1748-1820
Alfred L. Shoemaker
A handwritten set of notes transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker, dating from circa 1950. Within, a story originally dated October 10, 1820, details a traveler's experience with his room companions at a tavern near the Blue Mountains.
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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 Reformed Messenger, 1844-1854
Alfred L. Shoemaker
A handwritten set of notes from The Reformed Messenger transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. Topics include religious practice among the Pennsylvania Germans, the importance of vehicle sheds at churches, newlywed customs, and the German language.
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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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