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Black jokes / Rose Marie Reynolds, 1984

 Item — Box: 56, Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 612

Scope and Contents

Submitted by BYU student Rose Marie Reynolds for her Fall 1984 English 391 class. About how black jokes perpetuate stereotypes and unrealistic attitudes. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include jokes about the physical features of blacks, talents with a twist, favorite foods, societal value and black work ethics, sexual promiscuity, and perceptions of black intelligence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1984

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 volume (47 pages) ; 28 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Missing consent forms.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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