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NEVER OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE. THIS IS AN INDUCEMENT OF
BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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THIS WAS TOLD TO SISTER MARY ANTHONY BARR BY A NEGRO GRADUATE
STUDENT:
IT IS ALWAYS BAD LUCK TO PUT AN UMBRELLA OR A HAT ON THE BED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.)
BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER

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NEVER WALK UNDER AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; CLEVELAND

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 07-24-1968

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Submitter comment: LEARNED WHILE GROWING UP IN WALES.

Where learned: WALES

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA INDOORS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 04-01-1969

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO LEAVE AN UMBRELLA OPEN IN THE HOUSE.

Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IT'S BAD LUCK TO PUT AN UMBRELLA OVER YOUR HEAD IN THE HOUSE.

Submitter comment: NO MENTION IS MADE OF OPENING AN UMBRELLA BEING BAD LUCK,

Where learned: ALABAMA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 06-16-1973

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AN UMBRELLA ON A BED IS BAD LUCK. TO INSURE GOOD LUCK
AFTER THE UMBRELLA, KISS THE BED.

Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "KZ" APPEAR UNDER D. B. GONYER'S NAME ON 5X8 CARD.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.)
BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella
BELIEF -- Conversions Umbrella
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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NEVER RAISE AN UMBRELLA INDOORS--BAD LUCK.

Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IT'S BAD LUCK TO RAISE AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 06-20-1970

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Where learned: KENTUCKY ; WINGO

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 08-10-1968

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Submitter comment: MY FATHER BELIEVED THIS VERY SERIOUSLY. HE TOLD ME THIS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 07-29-1968

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 07-19-1968

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OPENING AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE BRINGS BAD LUCK.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated on 09-01-11

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; GALLATIN ; McQuarters, Leonia ; 714 DeMass

Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; House ; Indoors ; LUCK ; OMEN ; UMBRELLA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 08-20-1973

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Terry, Jane Joslin

Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; House ; Indoors ; LUCK ; Open ; UMBRELLA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance
BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 06-25-1973

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I RECALL IT WAS CONSIDERED UNLUCKY TO PLACE A WET
UMBRELLA ON A BED TO DRY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON ; Schmidt, Nina

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 07-09-1973

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NEVER OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN A HOUSE, IT'S BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; GOODLETTSVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 10-03-1973

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BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 08-07-1977

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IT'S BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA INDOORS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 06-30-1973

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FOLK BELIEF (PREDICTION)

IF AN UMBRELLA IS OPENED INSIDE THE HOUSE, BAD LUCK WILL FALL ON
THE PERSON PERFORMING THE ACTION.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination
BELIEF -- Home
BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella

Date learned: 06-14-1972

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