Occupations -- Folklore
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Operation eyes / Melissa Sucher, 1997 February 3
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Melissa Sucher about a humorous flier that was written by University Police to draw attention to thefts, particularly from unlocked lockers in the athletic facilities. A copy of the flier is included in the report.
Roping / Dirk Linderman, 1992
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Dirk Linderman, who collected information from his grandmother, Blanche Peterson. Branding calves required a good roping horse and careful observation of the mother cow's brand. Report includes a photocopy of photograph of a man roping.
Scholar's censer / Keith Johnson, 1994 January 15
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Keith Johnson about a Chinese scholar's censer, made in Taiwan of carved, stained bamboo, shows the proper pursuits of scholars and their happiness as thinkers. It is intended to calm the soul and dispel demons. This particular item was given to collector as a gift, having formerly been a family heirloom.
T-shirts / Coray Douglas Christensen, 1998 February 3
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Coray Christensen about Novations, a Provo consulting firm that often gives out t-shirts to those who worked on a project when it is sold. In 1997 the firm did a million dollars' worth of business and made every employee a shirt as described herein.
The inside of the average classroom / Deborah Threet, 1981 November
Report by Brigham Young University student Deborah Threet, who collected information from her sister, Cheryl Ann Threet. School classrooms generally have the blackboard and the teacher's desk at the front, though the teacher can supervise better from the rear.
The job requirements of toilet paper / Amy Sorensen, 1997 July 1
Report by Brigham Young University English student Amy Sorensen, who collected a cartoon that was circulated by photocopy in the International Publications department of WordPerfect during a period of intense, repetitious work. It depicts part of a conversation between a facial tissue and some toilet paper.
Their favorite things / Jennifer M. N. Kofford, 1997 February 3
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Jennider M. N. Kofford about how Dahlin Smith White advertising workers often have samples of their best, favorite, or current work hanging in their offices and cubicles.
Tomato covers / Tana Hollows, 1997 May 20
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Tana Hallows. A water-filled dome warms up in the day and keeps a tomato plant from freezing by night.
Tool bucket / Spencer Adams, 1991 June
Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Spencer Adams, who collected information from his employer, Greg Womack. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning tradesmen carry their tools in a five-gallon plastic bucket, distinct from the various tool carriers of other trades.
Top 10 reasons why a job at McDonalds is looking better / Amy Sorensen, 1997 July 1
Report by Brigham Young University English student Amy Sorensen, who collected information that circulated by e-mail in the International Publications department of WordPerfect and remarks on conditions in the company.