Moulton, Tina M.

File — Box: 42, Folder: 19

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

"The Traditional Performer"; Human Condition--occupation: knife sharpener. Informant learned his skill as an apprentice in Germany. He has his shop in a van which he drives to clients in order to sharpen tools; Oral Tradition--jokes; Customary--European (German) way of conducting business; Material Culture--built own machinery, wears traditional hat of his craft; Salt Lake City, Utah (slides).

Dates

1986-1988

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.