Park Valley, Utah's Shivaree Tradition: A Rite of Social Acceptance

The marriage custom of charivari/shivaree evolved from a punitive form of social control in Europe and Great Britain, to a raucous American celebration that welcomed newlyweds into a community. The isolated ranching community of Park Valley, Utah performed their own unique version of shivaree. This...

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Main Author: Thornley, Rosa Lee
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 2013
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/1943
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2940&context=etd