[MysticCat]

There is an earlier dissertation (1979) on fraternity rituals. One Bobby McMinn sent out requests to 67 fraternities for copies of their rituals, agreeing to provide anonymity for participating fraternities. He got 22 rituals in response and used them as source material for what is reported to be an interesting content analysis.

I wish that McMinn's dissertation was available on line -- or elsewhere. Anyone ever seen it?