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Little Red Riding Hood collection, 1865-2018

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Branyan-Broadbent, Brenda
Title
Little Red Riding Hood collection
Dates
1865-2018 (inclusive)
Quantity
24.5 linear feet, (582 books, 32 boxes, 25 objects )
Collection Number
UUS_BOOK COLL 50
Summary
This collection contains books, audio, and ephemeras all pertaining to the folk tale Little Red Riding Hood and other fairy tales.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English, German, English, Persian, Greek, Modern (1453-), Italian
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Historical Note

Historically, Little Red Riding Hood was originally a story created by French author Charles Perrault with a lesson, warning young and little girls to not talk to strangers. As the story evolves over time (the Grimm Brothers for example), different messages and events have been incorporated within the story, however the underlying moral remains the same. Dr. Brenda Brayan-Broadbent (Zinskey) took interest in the many versions and ways that the story of Little Red Riding Hood influenced folk culture. She already had a passion for teaching children early in her career, and as she grew in her educational and academic career, so did the collection.

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Content Description

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There are over 1100 items within this collection, consisting of books, CDs and DVDs, audio and VHS tapes, trinkets, toys, dolls, puzzles, stamps, bedroom scenes, and games. The majority of the collection was created by Dr. Brenda Branyan-Broadbent (Zinskey) over 30 years, to which the Library continues to add each year. Dr. Branyan worked for over 30 years as a teacher, then faculty member of Utah State University Instructional Technology Department with the library . The research value of these materials is quite diverse. For Early Childhood Educators, this collection offers valuable insights to child development, curriculum design, and cultural sensitivity. For Folklore Scholars this collection will be invaluable for tracing narrative evolution, analyzing cultural significance, and informing theoretical frameworks. Lastly, this collection provides research value for Artists and Art Historian, offering inspiration for creative work, provides understanding of artistic interpretations, and would allow them to be able to contextualize art within culture.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Little Red Riding Hood collection must be obtained from the Rare Books Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Little Red Riding Hood collection USU_BOOK COLL 50. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_BOOK COLL 50, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

These materials are grouped into 22 series by type or format.

Related Materials

Hansel and Gretel/Snow White collection, BOOK COLL 49

Acquisition Information

These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives by Brenda Branyan-Broadbent (Zinskey), beginning in 1997.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

Finding aid created by Zoe'Swanna McGee and Paul Daybell
2025

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