Collections from Floyd Finn, 1974 PDF
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Collections from Floyd Finn
- Dates
- 1974 (inclusive)19741974
- Quantity
- 0.03 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 1974_240
- Summary
- Beth Hacker was a student of folklore at the University of Oregon. This collection includes an essay and fieldwork documentation relating to this student's folklore fieldwork project.
- Repository
- University of Oregon, Archives of Northwest Folklore
1287 University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
97403
Telephone: 541-346-3925
flr@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for access in accordance with Archives of Northwest Folklore policy.
- Languages
- English
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Collection does not include a project release form signed by the collector.
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for use in accordance with Archives of Northwest Folklore policy.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Master sheetReturn to Top
Container(s): Folder 1
EssayReturn to Top
Container(s): Folder 1
Folklore textsReturn to Top
Container(s): Folder 1
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Proverbs
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Several life wisdoms
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Poetry and Rhyme
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Magic Mouse, "Wouldn't it be funny..." (adapted fr. Family Circle)
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"When the days are dreary" (learned from printed source)
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Description of contents of a rhymed parable
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Superstitions and Popular Beliefs
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Refusing to stay alone in a hospital room: ghosts
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How to make sugar less fattening
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Legends
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The dead miner's mule team
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Material Culture
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Hand-made puzzle
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Riddle
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One non-verbal riddle
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Medicine
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Water steam and health
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Wart cure power of a 7th son of a 7th son
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Reference to a venereal infection remedy
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Folk Life
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Brick used to warm bed
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PhotographsReturn to Top
| Description | Dates |
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P01_1974_240_01: Mr. Floyd Finn
1.0 photographic print(s)
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undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
- Subject Terms :
- folk beliefs
- folk medicine
- folklife
- Former coal miner
- legends
- Locksmith
- material culture
- narratives
- Photographs
- Poetry
- Proverbs
- riddles
- superstitions
- Personal Names :
- Finn, Floyd
- Geographical Names :
- Midwest, USA
- Pittsburg (Kan.)
- Springfield (Or.)
- Form or Genre Terms :
- Fieldwork project
Finding aid prepared by the collection creator and by Archives of Northwest Folklore staff.
2019
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