Item Detail
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26230
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Book Chapter
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English
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Mulder, William
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A Sense of Humus : Scandinavian Mormon Immigrant Humor
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Honoring Juanita Brooks : A Compilation of 30 Annual Presentations from the Juanita Brooks Lecture Series, 1984-2014
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St. George, UT
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Dixie State University
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2014
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45-70
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In this chapter, the author reflects on the life, personality, and character of Juanita Brooks. Her curiosity influenced his decision to research into Mormon humor, especially expressed in Scandinavian Mormon immigrants. He shares anecdotes from experiences with his adopted Scandinavian family, the Liljenquists, and analyzes the different motivations and circumstances surrounding Mormon humor.