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Folklife Collection - TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
by Salisbury University Students (1988)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1988, former Salisbury University Student Jaqueline Purnell collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the folklore around weight loss. In this paper, she outlines the rituals and traditions of a local self-help group called TOPS Chapter 169. Included are their motto, dietary prayers, recipes, games, and more. She also describes the background of some of the members. Photographs enclosed.
Identifier:
FK88.006
Repository:
Local History Archives
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