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NATIONAL EMBALMING SCHOOL SONG

WE LIVE FOR YOU, WE DIE FOR YOU
NATIONAL EMBALMING SCHOOL.
WE'LL DO OUR BEST TO GIVE YOU REST.
NATIONAL EMBALMING SCHOOL.
AND WHEN YOU DIE, WE'LL DIG A HOLE,
TO PUT YOU IN, TO ROT AND MOLD.
WE LIVE FOR YOU, WE DIE FOR YOU
NATIONAL EMBALMING SCHOOL.

Submitter comment:

SUNG TO "OLD FAITHFUL PINE."
 

Data entry tech comment:

Note on back of card, possibly from Dr. Callow: "In speaking to Mr. Wilhelm, I found that this song is a humorous rendition of the funeral profession. This is my basis for the classification."

Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: Favorites
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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TRADITIONAL LUNCH

A SCANDINAVIAN TRADITIONAL LUNCH - SALTED RED SALMON WITH UNLEAVENED
BREAD AND A TYPE OF YOUGART WHICH MUST BE MADE WITH A PART OF THE
OLD YOUGART.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Keyword(s): YOGHOURT ; YOGHURT ; YOGURT

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Noon mealsDinnerLunch

Date learned: 11-17-1968

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CHAW CHAW

A DISH POPULAR WITH THE ITALIAN HILLFOLK OF NORTHERN ARKANSAS IS
CALLED 'CHAW CHAW' WHICH IS MADE OF CABBAGE, SALT, VINEAGER, SUGAR,
HOT PEPPER, AND ONIONS AND CAN BE SERVED EITHER PICKLED OR FRIED.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Keyword(s): VINEGAR

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Kind of Food and Its Preparation

Date learned: 11-08-1968

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CALF'S MILK PUDDING

A SCANDINAVIAN TRADITION CELEBRATES THE BIRTH OF A NEW CALF BY TAKING
ITS MOTHER'S FIRST MILK AND MAKING A SPECIAL PUDDING THAT COULD
ONLY BE MADE WITH THIS MILK.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
Food Drink -- Animal product Milk product
Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert

Date learned: 11-17-1968

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LEAVES

IT IS COMMON TO USE CELERY LEAVES FOR FLAVOR IN SOUPS.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Mixed preparation in liquid
Food Drink -- Flavoring

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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PIZZA

TO GIVE PIZZA A LITTLE EXTRA FLAVOR, YOU SHOULD PUT A LITTLE SALT
ON IT.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Flavoring Spice

Date learned: 11-08-1968

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COKE AND PEANUTS

IN THE SOUTH CHILDREN OFTEN BUY A COKE AND A BAG OF PLANTER'S
PEANUTS AND PUT THEM IN THE COKE BOTTLE. THIS CHANGES THE TASTE OF
THE COKE AND THE NUTS. I FIND THIS COMBINATION VERY PLEASING.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Keyword(s): FOOD

Subject headings: Favorites
Food Drink -- Plant food Nut
Food Drink -- Drink

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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FARMER'S DRINK

SWAMP ROOT - A HERB, IN POOR ALCOHOL USED AS A TONIC BUT FARMERS
USED IT TO GET DRUNK.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage

Date learned: 02-11-1971

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WINE WITH MEALS

WHEN MEAT IS THE MAIN COURSE AT A MEAL, A RED WINE SHOULD BE
SERVED, BUT WHEN POULTRY OR SEAFOOD IS SERVED, A WHITE WINE SHOULD
ACCOMPANY THE MAIN COURSE.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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MINT JULEP

THIS IS A DRINK TRADITIONALLY SERVED AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY.
IT IS MADE WITH ICE, MINT, SUGAR, WATER, AND KENTUCKY BOURBON.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Distilled

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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BELIEF

IN PLAYING POKER, IF YOU WIN THE FIRST HAND
YOU'LL LOSE MONEY THAT NIGHT.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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BASEBALL

IF A BATTER SWINGS AT THE FIRST PITCH
AND MISSES HE WILL STRIKE OUT.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT: THIS IS VERY TRUE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TO ME.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
Observation
BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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BELIEF

DURING THE FIRST SNOW, IF YOU GO OUT BAREFOOT,
YOU WILL NOT BE SICK ALL WINTER.

Where learned: PLACE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Keyword(s): SHOES

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew
BELIEF -- Measure of time Season
BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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PROPERTIES ATTRIBUTED TO FIRST (CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)

IF YOU GO INTO A CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME
AND MAKE A WISH IT WILL COME TRUE.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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DEATHS IN THREE'S

MY MOTHER BELIEVES THE DEATHS OF FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES COME IN
GROUPS OF THREES

Where learned: NOT RECORDED

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple

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DEATHS IN THREES

THE RULE OF THREE SEEMS TO CARRY OVER INTO FAMOUS PEOPLE AND THEIR
DEMISE-WHEN ONE PERSON OF SOME NOTORIETY DIES, TWO MORE FAMOUS PEOPLE
CAN BE EXPECTED TO SOON FOLLOW.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Keyword(s): FAMOUS PEOPLE

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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PROPERTIES ATTRIBUTED TO SEVEN AND ELEVEN (CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)

THE NUMBERS SEVEN AND ELEVEN ARE SAID TO BE VERY LUCKY.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several
BELIEF -- Number P686.1.11
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

Date learned: 04-26-1972

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GOOD LUCK NUMBERS

THE NUMBERS 7 AND 11 ARE CONSIDERED GOOD LUCK.

Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several
BELIEF -- Number Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually

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NUMBER (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)

THIRTEEN IS AN UNLUCKY NUMBER TO THE SUPERSTICIOUS

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Specific number by specific number being described

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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NUMBER (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)

# 13 IS BAD LUCK

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: 686 Specific number by specific number being described
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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