Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 57-61).

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The tradition of placing objects and symbols within, under, on, and around buildings for supernatural protection and good luck, as an act of formal or informal consecration, or as an element of other magico-religious or mundane ritual, has been documented throughout the world. This thesis examines the material culture of magic and folk ritual in the eastern United States, focusing on objects deliberately concealed within and around standing structures. While a wide range of objects and symbols are considered, in-depth analysis focuses on three artifact types: witch bottles, concealed footwear, and concealed cats. This thesis examines the European origins of ritual concealments, their transmission to North America, and their continuation into the modern era. It also explores how culturally derived cognitive frameworks, including cosmology, religion, ideology, and worldview, as well as the concepts of family and household, may have influenced or encouraged the use of ritual concealments among certain groups. / Cultural-historical background -- Witch bottles and other bottle charms -- Concealed footwear and associated deposits -- Concealed cats -- Other concealments -- Discussion and conclusions -- Recommendations for practical applications and future research. / Department of Anthropology

Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-97). / Electronic reproduction. / Also available by subscription via World Wide Web / xv, 97 leaves, bound ill. 29 cm

Thesis (M.S. in Defense Analysis)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2007. / Thesis Advisor(s): Gustaitis, Peter J. "December 2007." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 18, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-70). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in Defense Analysis)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2007. / Thesis Advisor(s): Gustaitis, Peter J. "December 2007." Title from title page of PDF document (viewed Apr 29, 2008). Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-70).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Florida, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-76).

Thesis (M.A.) -- Central Connecticut State University, 2008. / Thesis advisor: James Conway. "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 37-41). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S. in Defense Analysis)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Borer, Douglas ; Lober, George. "December 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 30, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-82). Also available in print.

Thesis--Hamburg. / Lebenslauf. "Angabe der benutzten schriften": p. 32.