Monday, February 15, 2010

Some research on 'why collect souvenirs'

Most examples of personal stories (oral histories):
'youvenirs' symbolizing collecting things on trips that you experienced like ticket stubs, etc.
http://www.gadling.com/2009/02/20/do-you-collect-souvenirs-or-youvenirs/

Tips on how to choose what to collect on travels: http://www.howtodothings.com/travel/how-to-buy-souvenirs-in-your-travels

Some personal accounts: http://www.tripcrazed.com/714443175/things-you-collect-while-traveling/ and http://lavieenchina.wordpress.com/2009/07/31/favorite-travel-souvenirs-collecting-memories-from-abroad/

Center for the History of Collecting in America at the Frick Museum (might have some more resources): http://www.frick.org/center/

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