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Items with subject 'Folklife - Cars'
Folklife Collection - Cruisin
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Harrison collected folk material. She did her project on antique and classic cars. Growing up around car lovers, she developed a passion for them. In her paper, she recounts how her folkgroup started a car show (Cruisin') that became very popular in Salisbury, Md. She also talks about another car show that she regularly attended in Delaware (Harrison). She also describes her folkgroup and the different activities that take place during their gatherings. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Drag Racing as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Eric Hoffman collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of drag racing in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland, including racer traditions and terminology. Included are Hoffman's essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Folk Group: Street Racing
by Salisbury University Students (2002)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2002, former Salisbury University student Daniel Rock collected folk material. His collection explores street racers as a folkgroup, including their car choices, jargon, and activities. Included is his essay, a cassette tape interview (log included), and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Folkgroup: Volkswagen Owners
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For his final paper, Brian Starnes chose to study pre-1978 Volkswagen (VW) owners as a folk group. His paper includes a brief summary of the history of Volkswagen and describes the different types of cars it produced during its early years. In the second part of the paper, the student portrays a typical VW owner and talks about the different VW clubs and organizations. To supplement his research, he also interviewed several VW owners and clipped a few pages of VW specialized magazines that display the earlier models of the make. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Import Car Enthusiasts
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Robert Deyo collected folk material. His collection explores imported car enthusiasts, including their interests, jargon, and overall culture. Included is his essay, a VHS tape (with log), a series of magazine clippings, color picture prints, and pamphlets.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Gravity Hill
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected local legends. For this collection, these stories tell of various locations that when you leave your car in neutral at the bottom of a hill, it will mysteriously go up the hill by itself. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Reflections on NASCAR
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Greg Ringler collected folk material. His collection explores the sport of NASCAR, including its fan following and history. Included is his essay.
Folklife Collection - Urban Legends: The Hook Man
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of the urban legend about a couple in a car who hear scratching outside, the boy goes to investigate and does not return. The girl and police find the boy the next day, murdered and all cut up. Thus the killer gaining the name of the Hooked Man. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Urban Legends: The Killer in the Back Seat
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of the urban legend about the impending murder of a female driver who is unaware of a murderer in the back seat of her car, but the girl was always saved or protected by other people. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Volkslore: Volkswagen People as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Sheri Anne Tumas collected folk material. Her collection explores the owners of Volkswagen cars as a unique folkgroup. Included are Tumas's essay, a cassette tape interview, color photographs, and a portfolio of Volkswagen advertisements.