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The essay "The Ukrainian wedding: The effect of memebership in Ukrainian cultural organizations on retention of Ukrainian wedding traditions" discusses the influence of cultural groups such as the "Shumka Dancers" in preserving and reviving traditional rituals, Appendix, Project Proposal, Annotated Bibliography

"Studynetz: The preparation of a traditional Ukrainian dish" project includes an essay and a videorecording of Mary Cherewyk of Saskatchewan where she describes the preparation of jellied pork hocks (studenetz).

"The Electric Tsymbaly: An instrument from the past plugs into the future" describes attempts by Michael and Joe Tkachyk to electrify the traditional tsymbaly.

"The Ukrainian Christmas carolling tradition in Western Canada" analyzes the extent to which archaic, non-religious carols occur in the repertoire of singers as opposed to those carols encouraged by the church. Includes: essay, interview index, and project proposal.

"Sing until you drop: The Ukrainian folk song tradition in western Canada" analyzes 19 lyrical-lifestyle folk songs and one kolomeika (dance song) sung at two informal singing sessions by two Canadian choir groups. Includes: essay and interview index

"Ukrainian folk art and performance; Three genres of Ukrainian ceramics in Edmonton" discusses three genres of ceramic work currently being produced in Alberta: traditional - revivalist, contemporary, and decalomania. bib. Includes a Project Proposal "Proposal for Project Dealing with Ukrainian Ceramics in Edmonton: Decalomania versus other Decorative Techniques".

Folklore assignments

A collection of texts of songs, proverbs and customs collected from informants in Alberta for the course Ukrainian Folklore 499. Includes text of a religious letter from Father Kuban. Copies of work that describe love and kozak songs are also included.

19 memorial cards with the image of Jesus. Collected at various funerals.

18 memorial cards with different image of Mother Mary. Collected at various funerals.

40 memorial cards with very slight variations of the same image of Mother Mary. Collected at various funerals.

40 memorial cards: 15 with the image of Mother Mary and 25 with the image of Jesus. Collected at various funerals.

26 memorial cards with a variety of religious images including Jesus, individual Saints, and Bishops. Collected at various religious holidays and events at the church.