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Box 50

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Contains 21 Results:

Adams, Carolyn

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents "Term Project"--The author has collected 5 examples of oral folklore; 4 of customary folklore and superstitions and 3 of material culture (paper frog, count-down calendar, faxlore: waiting).
Dates: 1994-1996

Blackham, Mindy

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents "Introduction to Folklore"--Blackham has included 8 examples of oral folklore (5 songs, 3 Native American stories); 3 of customary folklore (Native American tipis); and 3 of material culture (carved wood chain, tanning, basket weaving). A brief description of context and/or informant accompanies each example. (tape index, 2 cassette tapes).
Dates: 1994-1996

Fife, M. Kathryn

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents "Proverbial Lore in a Scottish-Immigrant Family: The Buchanans of Salt Lake"--This well-documented paper includes historical material as well as examples of folklore and folk speech of Scottish-Americans. A map, illustrations, and photograph reproductions are included.
Dates: 1994-1996

Howell, Amy

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents "From Rags to Riches: The American Folk Tradition of Hooked Rugs"--Some historical background as well as a description of tools and hooking process are discussed here. Photographs illustrate process and patterns.
Dates: 1994-1996

Klein, Elizabeth

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents "Thirteen Items of Folklore"--Six items of oral folklore (proverbs and legends), four of customary folklore (superstitions), and three of material culture (example of paper hat and boat) are included here.
Dates: 1994-1996

Landin, David S.

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents "Folklore"--This collection includes 5 examples of oral folklore, 4 examples of customary folklore (games), and 2 examples of material culture (a Polish cookie recipe and paper ball instructions).
Dates: 1994-1996

Luker, Willow

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents "Folklore Term Project"--This collection of oral, customary, and material culture folklore includes a family story told in various contexts and an annotated tale of the murdered wife's revenge.
Dates: 1994-1996

Wray, Jacob A.

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents "Pennsylvania German History and Arts: An Annotated Bibliography"--This bibliography consists of 21 published books which focus on such practices as powwowing and hex signs as well as crafts, architecture, and other arts. Also included is a list of 26 articles.
Dates: 1994-1996

Beck, Danielle

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents "Padiddles and Other Automobile Superstitions"--This collection includes surveys, graphs, and a thorough discussion of the superstition and customs presented; Utah.
Dates: 1994-1996

Colemere, Jeffrey

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents "Songs My Grandfather Used to Sing"--The words of three songs plus annotation, analysis, and context are presented here. The music and a cassette are included: "and Now He's Sorry That He Spoke," "I Can't Change H," and "His Parents Haven't Seen Him Since." Salt Lake City, Utah (cassette).
Dates: 1994-1996