Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Keim |
Archive Number |
KTXT2 |
Title |
American Folklife, Keim articles |
Description |
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 and older brother to Jacob Keim who established the Keim Farmstead in Lobachsville. Second article, beginning on page two & ending on page three is entitled "The Lobachsville Keimstead in America" was written by Richard Shaner with photos by Robert Walch. This article presents a brief history of the Keim family as well as evidence supporting the fact that Jacob Keim (NOT John) established the farmstead at Lobachsville. Also presents evidence that John settled near Pikeville. Third article (with photos), appearing entirely on page four and titled "Folklife Plans," features information about the American folklife Society's restoration of the Keim Farmstead buildings, mainly the house and the cabin. Subjects briefly discussed include returing a later modified doorway into a window opening as well as the discovery of colonial brick flooring. See additional images or MULTIMEDIA LINKS for complete images of pages two, three, and four. |
Date |
February 1974 |
Object Name |
Periodical Excerpt |
Catalog Number |
1002.01.043 |
Search Terms |
TKTX KHTXT KHPH KCPH Keim House Keim Genealogy Keim History Keim Photo American Folklife Society |
Creator |
Richard Shaner |
People |
Keim, Nicles Keim, Jacob Shaner, Richard H. Walch, Robert S. |
Notes |
Trust only has access to digital copy of recorded in this database. Physical material is part of a private collection. Article courtesy of American Folklife Society, publisher, and Richard Shaner, author. As of 4/14/2010 copyright permission for use of certain photographs from this article has not been granted. |