Utah State University graduate student fieldwork collection, 1984-

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Utah State University graduate student fieldwork collection, 1984-

Approximately 200 projects (as of 2005) collected by USU graduate students in fulfillment of graded credit requirements for the Folklore Fieldwork course. Most items include title page, essay, cassette-taped oral interview, tape transcription, collector and informant release form(s), and some contain photographs and/or slides. The projects examine a wide variety of topics ranging from specific genres (like jokes, legends, and belief) to area interests (such as local and regional history, occupational folklore and history, and family folklore). Most items are from the Western U.S., Utah, or Cache Valley area.

ca. 17 linear ft.

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