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THE MUSICAL INSIGNIA OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT CHORUS
IS A REPRODUCTION OF "DISTLEFINK" FROM PENNSYLVANIA
DUTCH FOLKLORE. THIS BIRD IS ACTUALLY A GOLDFINCH
WHICH FED ON THISTLE SEED AND FURNISHED HIS NEST WITH
THISTLE DOWN. FOR THE CHORAL SINGER, THE "DISTLEFINK"
HAS SPECIAL POWERS, BRINGING NOT ONLY GOOD LUCK BUT
SWEETNESS OF SONG AS WELL. THE TWIN TULIPS BRING FORTH
FAITH IN WHAT YOU DO. THE DOUBLE BAND AROUND THE
CIRCUMFERENCE KEEPS ONE STRONG AND SECURE IN THE WORLD
OF MUSIC.
Data entry tech comment: DIAGRAM OF INSIGNIA ON 5 X 8 CARD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CHORUS OFFICE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 01-17-1968
THE RIGHT OVARY PRODUCES GIRLS; LEFT OVARY PRODUCES BOYS.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT ACTUALLY FOUND THIS IN THE ANN LANDERS
COLUMN OF THE "DETROIT NEWS."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; FARMINGTON ; DETROIT ; CHORUS OFFICE
| Subject headings: | Prophet / Seer / Soothsayer BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN