Pennsylvania history essays, 1951-1953.

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Pennsylvania history essays, 1951-1953.

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The collection contains mimeograph copies, with pencil corrections, of nine essays concerning Pennsylvania history: "Annie Oakley, of the plain people;" "Henry K. Deisher, 1867-1951, man of vision;" "John Lederer, almost forgotten colonial explorer, as seen by Charles Chippiwa of the Tuscaroras;" "May Paul et le vieux charlot, a fragment of Pennsylvania Huguenot vernacular, from the Schwaben Valley." Also, "Pennsylvania recollections of Calamity Jane, as told by George Henry Dunkle, born October 12, 1860, Pittsburg's venerable historian and chronicler;" "Peter Hauntz, and his puppets" (James Henry Sharp); "Was it animism at Black Snake Mills, a nephew's Christmas eve observation almost solves a life's problem for Peter Hauntz;" "A pre-spring visit to scenic Tioga County;" and "Two famous Pennsylvania Civil War regiments" (100th Pennsylvania Infantry and the Bucktail Regiment, 1st Pennsylvania Infantry).

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Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Calamity Jane, 1852-1903

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Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Canary, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a noted frontier figure. She ...

Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926

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Annie Oakley (b. Phoebe Ann Mosey, Aug. 13, 1860, Darke County, OH–d. Nov. 3, 1926, Greenville, OH) was a sharpshooter and exhibition shooter. She began shooting as a child to support her siblings and widowed mother. Like around 1875, Oakley won a shooting match against marksman Frank Butler; the two married in 1876. Butler and Oakley joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in 1885 and toured the United States. She also performed for Queen Victoria, King Umberto I of Italy, President Marie Françoi...

Dunkle, George Henry.

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Lederer, John E.

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German-born explorer in Virginia, etc. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Barbados, to "Dearest Lady", 1675 Apr. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871295 ...

United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

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Sharp, James Henry, 1830-1908.

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Shoemaker, Henry W., 1880-1958.

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Henry Shoemaker collected folk stories and animal stories from various Pennsylvania people and areas. From the description of Collection of essays on various topics by Henry W. Shoemaker 1952 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 317069786 Descendant of the Shuler family. From the guide to the Shuler family history, circa 1952, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Director, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. ...

Shoemaker, Henry W., 1880-1958.

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Henry Shoemaker collected folk stories and animal stories from various Pennsylvania people and areas. From the description of Collection of essays on various topics by Henry W. Shoemaker 1952 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 317069786 Descendant of the Shuler family. From the guide to the Shuler family history, circa 1952, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Director, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. ...

Chippiwa, Charles.

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 100th (1861-1865)

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Deisher, Henry K., 1867-1951.

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