Publication Date

2-2-2012

Comments

This collection is archived in Manuscripts & Folklife Archives at Western Kentucky University; 270-745-6434; mssfa@wku.edu

Abstract

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 65. [Folk medicine] Collection contains correspondence, magazine entries, and a book concerning traditional cures and preventions for the common cold, flu and other illnesses. There are several responses from Kentuckians from across the state. These cures were collected by Diane Beeckler for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.

Disciplines

Alternative and Complementary Medicine | American Popular Culture | Folklore

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