Smithsonian Folkways FW-06106-CCD Handwriting Analysis

Dorothy Sara walks the listener through the art of analyzing handwriting in this 1962 album. Sara emphasizes the scientific aspect of graphology discrediting the notion that it is mystical or mere guessing and stresses its usefulness in determining personality: "All that graphology can do is to tell you what you are and what you are potentially fitted to do." Liner notes include transcription of the spoken record along with the examples of handwriting to which Sara refers.

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution the national museum of the United States. They are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation preservation and dissemination of sound. Folkways Records believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials Folkways Records seek to strengthen people s engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. Our mission is the legacy of Moses Asch who founded Folkways Records in 1948 to document "people s music " spoken word instruction and sounds from around the world. The Smithsonian acquired Folkways from the Asch estate in 1987 and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has continued the Folkways commitment to cultural diversity education increased understanding and lively engagement with the world of sound. Dorothy Sara walks the listener through the art of analyzing handwriting in this 1962 album. Sara emphasizes the scientific aspect of graphology discrediting the notion that it is mystical or mere guessing and stresses its usefulness in determining personality: "All that graphology can do is to tell you what you are and what you are potentially fitted to do." Liner notes include transcription of the spoken record along with the examples of handwriting to which Sara refers. - SKU: SFR1491