Folklore--Adages

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: MSS 281

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contents: Snakes -- Precious stones -- Collection of miscellaneous adages -- Physical signs (hair, nose, sneeze, ear, mole, nails, feet) -- Marriage -- Insects and worms -- Fowls -- Cats -- Dogs -- White horses -- Amphibians -- Plant and tree lore -- Dreams -- Goodluck signs and charms and tail pieces -- Omen of death -- Bad luck -- Making a wish -- To ward off bad luck -- Witches -- Devil lore.

Dates

1908-1953

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public use.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Louise Pound folklore collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the Special Collections Board of Curators.