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Children's clapping songs as folklore / Melissa Heiselt, 1998

 Item — Box: 254, Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2768
Scope and Contents note Heiselt explores the tradition of young girls singing clapping songs. Explains how the songs are passed on orally among females and explores why males do not play these games. Suggests that the way the games are not competitive, do not require players to prove their strength, and require coordination makes them more suitable for girls. Discusses the nature of the songs and the morals they teach. Explains how the songs may have been passed down over time. Created by Melissa Heiselt while...
Dates: Other: 1998