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The Pennsylvania Dutch , 1955

 Item — Box: 0482, Folder: 10, Item: 08.02
Identifier: 0482.10.08.02

Scope and Contents

The Pennsylvania Dutch - Among these sturdy folk, who came to America before the Revolution, many quaint customs and expressions still persist and have become a part of our life and language - “The pies is all-But the cake is yet,” “Look the window out and see who’s comin’ the yard in,” “Yonnie’s tow ouches him,” “Yah, it’s Pennsylvania Dutch talk.” Chromolith. A Yorkraft Pennsylvania Dutch Post Card - Yorkraft, Inc., York, PA. .Addressed to Mrs. Mary R. J. Goodwin ℅ A. K. Goodwin, 510 Cabot Street, Beverly, Mass. Message: “A language by itself! Beautiful country. Having a marvelous trip. Dorothy” Postmark Boston Mass Aug 9, 1955.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955

Extent

From the Item: .25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Item: English

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

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