Document Type
Notes
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Date
1950
Keywords
superstitions, folk beliefs, Mifflin County, babies, pregnancy, fences, burning
Description
Two typed folk beliefs or superstitions compiled by John A. Hostetler, dating from 1950. These Mifflin County, Pennsylvania superstitions concern the prevention of convulsions in babies and a warning for pregnant women.
Corresponds to:
Packet 39-19 to 39-20
Language
English
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Hostetler, John A., "Folk Beliefs of Mifflin County" (1950). Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents. 297.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/shoemaker_documents/297
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