Box 73
Container
Contains 16 Results:
"Baba Yaga Stories in Russian Folklore," by Rebekah Caller
File — Box: 73, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
The author, who has spent time in Russia, gives background material on Baba Yaga and then discusses three narratives involving this well known Russian character: "Vasilisa the Beautiful," "The Three Sons," and "Baba Yaga." The interview questions and tape transcriptions are included.
Dates:
1947-1997
"Ritual Osculations," by Greg Loscher
File — Box: 73, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Loscher interviewed his family members regarding kissing as a greeting as well as affectionate expression. His paper includes interviews and an interpretation of kissing rituals in family and social groups.
Dates:
1947-1997
"The Folk Group of Body Artists," by Jessica Campbell
File — Box: 73, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
This is a thoughtful analysis of the reasons for body piercing and tattooing by a young female participant. Included are interviews with two young male participants.
Dates:
1947-1997
"The Cowboy's Game," by Amy Tidwell
File — Box: 73, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
A discussion of rodeo events which emphasizes that "you have to understand jargon, superstitions, stories, pranks, customs, and beliefs to fully understand a cowboy and rodeo." A photograph of a local rodeo event and the official program of Fiesta Days Rodeo July 1997 in Spanish Fork, Utah, are included.
Dates:
1947-1997
"Folklore in the Scout Campfire Performance," by Keith Larson
File — Box: 73, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
The author attended three campfire ceremonies: The Cub Scout Day Camp, The Boy Scout Campfire, and The College Backpacking Campfire. He then and described ceremonies and skits of each. His extensive field notes are included.
Dates:
1947-1997
"Sisters by Heart. The Literary Organization: Sixty Years of Sisterhood," by Cheree Larson
File — Box: 73, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
In 1938 six young married women in Rexburg, Idaho, decided to form a group that became a combination book club, classroom, charitable foundation, and giddy sorority. Through the years 70 women have participated. The author has included her field notes.
Dates:
1947-1997
"Conspiracy Theories," by Travis M. Stockwell
File — Box: 73, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
This paper focuses on political and military plots told by a friend of a friend in the manner which often becomes an urban legend. Included are excerpts of interviews and a web site.
Dates:
1947-1997
"Ski Lodge Recipes," by Kelly Horrocks
File — Box: 73, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
How impecunious skiers and snowboarders create free "meals" from expensive ski lodge menus using crackers, ketchup, lemon wedges, salt and pepper, and other similar ingredients.
Dates:
1947-1997
"Graffiti in the Salt Lake Valley," by Matthew W. Reading
File — Box: 73, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
An illustrated attempt to analyze various forms of spray-painting on public buildings and to celebrate some of the works as legitimate art forms. Photos.
Dates:
1947-1997
"The Guatemalan Soccer Event," by Shane Stilson
File — Box: 73, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
A non-Spanish speaking Anglo, who has played soccer with a Guatemalan team for four years, attempts to analyze why soccer is so mystically beloved by its participants and viewers.
Dates:
1947-1997