4th grade class sitting on the floor and listening to their teacher, Laura Stewart, February 14, 2001
4th grade class sitting on the floor and listening to their teacher, Laura Stewart, February 14, 2001

Valentine’s Tea Collection

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Utah State University - Merrill-Cazier Library

This collection represents documentation of the Valentine’s Tea held at Adams Elementary School in Logan, Utah. The collection includes interviews of teachers, parents, and the principal regarding this celebration day event that includes manner’s tea hosted on Valentine’s Day (14 February) by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Folklorist Randy Williams conducted the research in 1995 and 2001. Williams published a journal article on the tradition in ‘Tea for Two’ and the Rest of the School: Valentines’ Day at Adams Elementary, in Children’s Folklore (Vol. 28: 2005-2006), pp. 23-32.