The Folklore of Tying Cans to Newlyweds' Cars, 2009  PDF

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lyons, Kelli
Title
The Folklore of Tying Cans to Newlyweds' Cars
Dates
2009
Quantity
0.02 linear feet
Collection Number
2010_083
Summary
Kelli Lyons 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

Collection is open for access in accordance with Archives of Northwest Folklore policy.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Publication of this finding aid was supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by Oregon State Library.

Table of Contents

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Looks at two different peoples' views of tying cans to newlyweds' cars at weddings - both having done the tradition themselves.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Collection is available for use in accordance with Archives of Northwest Folklore policy and additional stipulations by collectors or informants. See project release form in collection file for additional stipulations.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Master sheetReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 1

Release formsReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 1

EssayReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 1

Folklore textsReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 1

Container(s) Description
Beliefs and Customs: Love, Courtship, Marriage
Symbolism of tin cans (2)
Decoration of cars at weddings (2)

Interview transcriptReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 1

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

  • Subject Terms :
  • automobiles
  • celebrations
  • practical jokes
  • pranks
  • Pranksters
  • rites of passage
  • ritual
  • tin cans
  • wedding
  • Wedding guests
  • weddings
  • Personal Names :
  • Grothe, Carol
  • Krick, Leo E.
  • Geographical Names :
  • Eugene (Or.)
  • Form or Genre Terms :
  • Beliefs & Customs
  • Fieldwork project
  • Love, Courtship, Marriage

Finding aid prepared by the collection creator and by Archives of Northwest Folklore staff.
2012

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