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Three-pages of short articles from Volume II, No. 5 (February , 1974) issue of "American Folklife," a monthly newspaper devoted to the American culture published by the American Folklife Society. First article, appearing entirely on page 2 and titled "Nicles Keim, Merchant," gives a brief history of Nicles Keim, third son of John Keim by his first wife
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Half-page article with drawings (by Gerald O'Brien) from the Thursday April 5, 1973 edition of the "Reading Eagle." Article appears on page 53, Fourth Section. Article briefly discusses American Folklife Society's (owner of Keim farmstead in 1973) plans for converting the Keim farmstead into a history museum & national headquarters site.
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Perspective drawing of the Jacob Keim “Manor House” from the southwest, published in the copyrighted April, 1975 issue of “American Folklife, A Monthly Newspaper Devoted to the American Culture”. This image and the text excerpts are published here with the generous permission of Richard Shaner, Publisher, Managing Editor, and principal contributor to the ess
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One-page article with photos from a booklet titled "Oley Valley, An American Cultural Island" (vol. I , No. 7) published by the American Folklife Society in 1973. Article briefly discusses location and history of the Mouns Jones House.
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Full-page article with illustration from page 12 the April 1975 issue of "American Folklife," newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly outlines restoration plans for the Jacob Keim Farmstead, focusing on balcony, porch, and Hartman cider press. Also requests Keim descendants to share property photos as well as an appeal for funding.
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One-page article with photograph from page 2 of April 1973 issue of "American Folklife," newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses Colonial American Folklife Fair held at Keim Homestead, During Memorial Day weekend of 1973. At the time this article was written Keim Farmstead was owned by American Folklife Society.
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Two-page article with 14 photographs from pages 10 and 11 of American Folklife, newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses door hardware from the Keim homestead, focusing on hinges and catches. At the time this article was written Keim Farmstead was owned by American Folklife Society. Image is of first page only. See M
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One-column article from page 12 of January 1975 issue of "American Folklife," newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses relocation of the Hartman cider press to the Keim Homestead. At the time this article was written Keim Homestead was owned by American Folklife Society.
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One-page article with conceptual perspective drawing (by Gerald O'Brian) from page 12 of April 1974 (Volume II, No. 7) issue of "American Folklife," newspaper of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses the appointment of the farmstead's two colonial homes [Keim Cabin & Keim House] to the National Register of Historic Places as well as r
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Black and white photograph with caption appearing on page 3 of the January 1975 (Vol. III No. 4) issue of "American Folklife," the monthly newspaper of the American Folklife Society (Richard Shaner--Managing Editor). Details include: gable-end chimney, random rubble masonry, corner chimney, projecting water table.
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Eight-page article with photos from a booklet titled "Oley Valley, An American Cultural Island" (vol. I , No. 7) published by the American Folklife Society in 1973. Article was reprinted from October 1955 issue of the "Historical Review of Berks County," by permission of the Historical Society of Berks County, Reading, Pennsylvania. Article mainly disc
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