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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
Your search for DEPRESSION returned 3 results.
SAYING
I FELT LIKE CRAWLING IN A HOLE AND PULLING IT IN AFTER ME.
Where learned: OHIO
Keyword(s): EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
SHE FELT SO LOW, SHE HAD TO REACH UP TO TIE HER SHOELACES.
Submitter comment: CONVERSATION
Where learned: PORT CLINTON ; NO STATE GIVEN
Keyword(s): DEPRESSION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
SELLING A CAR
DURING THE DEPRESSION, MY FATHER ONCE SOLD A FRIEND HIS CAR
FOR ONE DOLLAR. THE MAN WOULDNT TAKE IT FOR NOTHING, SO
HE GAVE HIM A DOLLAR.
Submitter comment:
NOT TOLD AS A JOKE BUT AS A STRAIGHT STORY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated and Motifs added / 02-28-2011 / TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Car ; CHARITY ; DEPRESSION ; Dollar ; Generosity ; KINDNESS ; MONEY ; PRIDE
James Callow Keyword(s): Generosity ; PRIDE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Human Being |