Content Description

This collection includes a lifetime collection of about 3,000 folklore slides, 2 DVDs, 1 film, 2 posters, scrapbook, wooden box of Roman nails (83-87 AD), 2 folders of papers, and 1 book authored by Ms. Dresser. Major subject areas of the slides include wedding rituals and traditions, new year celebrations, coming of age rituals, grief and mourning rituals, healing and luck rituals, world sacred music, festivals, harvest traditions, Kwanzaa celebrations, memorials, ceremonies, folk art, family celebrations, tools for peace, altars, dance festivals, and vampire memorabilia from all over the world. There is an index of the slides.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

The Norine Dresser Collection was transferred to the Fife Folklore Archives from the Institute of Historical Survey Foundation (IHSF) in 2024.

Language of Description

English

Restrictions Apply

No