Deprecated: The each() function is deprecated. This message will be suppressed on further calls in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-search.inc.php on line 473

Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-item.inc.php on line 327
The James T. Callow Computerized Folkore Archive | University of Detroit Mercy Libraries Back to Top
Top Nav content Site Footer
University Home
James T. Callow Computerized Folklore Archive
search for

Offensive content Filter is ON

Your search for 27415 LITTLE MACK returned 12 results.

showing 12 items

TALKING ABOUT YOU

IF YOUR EARS RING SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

13 AT THE TABLE--BAD LUCK
KNIFE IS A MAN
SPOON IS A CHILD
FORK IS A WOMAN

Submitter comment: COLLECTOR SAYS INFORMANT COULD NOT EXPLAIN.

Where learned: HOME ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; ; TOLD AT

Subject headings: &686 &686.1

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

RIGHT EYE ITCHES- TO CRY
LEFT EYE ITCHES- GOOD LUCK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: Spirit / Mind / Body
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

NOT GIVEN

ASK FOR A PENNY WHEN GIVING SOMETHING POINTED TO A FRIEND SO THAT
YOU WON'T BREAK YOUR FRIENDSHIP.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

Belief: Luck

Luck:

If someone wants your place at Bingo, take your chair with you or you won't win.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [P880] crossed out/replaced with current classifications.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; Rota, Lydia ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Keyword(s): Luck, Chance, Wagers, Bingo, Chair, Custom, Game, Entertainment

James Callow Keyword(s): LUCK

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

View just this record

Belief: Luck

Bowling: never change your line-up unless you have a losing streak.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [P880] crossed out and replaced with current classification.

The word Luck is written across the top of the card.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; Rota, Lydia ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Keyword(s): Bowling ; CUSTOM ; Entertainment ; LUCK ; SPORTS ; SUPERSTITION

James Callow Keyword(s): LUCK

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion

View just this record

OMENS

IF STRIKING A MATCH AND THE HEAD FLYS OFF THE MATCH, YOU WILL HEAR
NEWS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

OMENS

IF THE WINDOW SHADE GOES UP, YOU WILL HEAR BAD NEWS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

OMENS

SPILL SALT, AN ARGUEMENT WITH A FRIEND.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

OMENS

IF A GENTLEMAN LETS A LADY WALK ON THE CURB SIDE, IT MEANS
THAT HE HAS HER FOR SALE.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Rota, Lydia ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Keyword(s): CHIVALRY ; Curb ; Gentleman ; Lady ; Ownership ; SALE ; SIGN ; Signal ; Walk ; WALKING

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

NEW YEAR'S CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS

SWEEP SILVER DOLLARS OVER DOOR SILLS FROM OUTSIDE INTO HOUSE FOR
WEALTH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES ; informant's home

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20

Date learned: 02-17-1970

View just this record

Luck

If you find a spinning safety pin, pick it up and say 1,2,3 good luck for me, make a wish while pinning it on you then leave it on the item until the wish comes true.

 

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 27415 LITTLE MACK ; informant's home ; St. Clair Shores

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Prayer

View just this record

showing 12 items

Back to Top