Mortensen, J. Lynn

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

"Folklore Collecting Project" Oral Tradition--folk stories, Three Nephite legends, folk speech; Material Culture--folklife, foods, hand skills Customary Lore--folk beliefs, superstitions, dreams

Human Condition--relationship of Tooele settlers and Goshute Indians, mining lore and methods, Utah badmen, Bishop's Court (a way of deciding local affairs in 1850-1860); Salt Lake and Tooele Counties, Utah.

Dates

1947-1958

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.