Halloween costumes : commercializing our suppressed self-identities / Jennifer Peterson, 2008
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of people's Halloween costumes. The analysis claims that Halloween costumes gives indulgence to inner desires of expressing identity. Also includes a brief history of Halloween costumes, how costumes reflect individual identity, family and friend traditions for Halloween costumes, and how Halloween has become a commercialized affair. Includes a twelve-item collection, including interview questions about the informant's Halloween costumes, including Barbie, scarecrow, baby, fairy, Frankenstein, Ninja Turtle, and others. Also includes printed pictures of various costumes. Collected by Jennifer Peterson, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 392 class, Fall 2008.
Dates
- Other: 2008
Conditions Governing Access note
Privacy restricted until 2078 on interview found on pages 37-38 due to missing consent form. Permission for access must be gained by the Supervisor of Reference Services.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Extent
1 volume (40 pages) ; 28 cm
Language of Materials
English
General
Missing consent forms.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States