La-la theory
Subtitle: Blizzards, blindfolds, squatters and cartoonists : and other words that were born in 1880
By: Katie Haegele
Edition: 2008 reprint.
Series: La-la theory -- no. 5.
Publisher: [Katie Haegele]
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 18
Subjects: English language; History; Language and languages
Description: This issue of The La-La Theory gives a list of words invented in 1880 like squatter, blizzard, blindfold, and cartoonist, and provides their etymology. The quarter sized, clip art filled zine is handwritten and filled with vintage photographs. On the back are facts about 1880, such as Helen Keller's birthday and Haegele's etymological source website (www.etymonline.com).
Notes: Cover title

First copy gift of the author, donated in 2009.

Second copy gift of Sean Stewart, donated in 2009.