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Items with subject 'Folklife - Children'
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Folklife Collection - In the Beginning: A Collection of Children's Creation Myths
by Salisbury University Students (1973 – 1973s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore children in 1973, former Salisbury University student Suzanne B. Hurley collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various myths created by children. This collection includes a introduction to the topic, descriptions of the informants, and the myths collected.
Folklife Collection - Jokes Collected From Fifth Graders
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1971)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1971, former Salisbury University professors Anne Blank collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on jokes collected from fifth graders from various schools located around the Eastern Shore . Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the joke.
Folklife Collection - Jump-Rope Rhymes
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection includes many childhood jump-rope rhymes and songs used while playing the game. These rhymes were collected through interviews with Eastern Shore locals and conducted by former Salisbury University students and teachers. Many of these interviews include descriptions of the interviewer, the informant, the rhyme, and background material.
Folklife Collection - Life as a Military Brat
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Ronald Lauck collected folk material. His collection explores the folklife of military brats, children raised in military families, including their moving process, lifestyle, and education. Included is his essay, a series of email interviews, and a series of statistical charts.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: A Childs Death
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 strange and mysterious events revolving around a child's death that took place somewhere on the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Rhymes and Folk Poetry I
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 folk poetry, nursery rhymes and children's songs. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, the rhyme, and the use of the rhyme or song. This folder contains rhymes and folk poetry.
Folklife Collection - Rhymes and Folk Poetry II
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 folk poetry, nursery rhymes and songs sung by children. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the rhyme or song. This folder contains rhymes and folk poetry
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Birth, Infancy, Childhood
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 superstitious and popular beliefs about birth, infancy, and childhood. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
FolkLife Collection - Thimble Game
by Salisbury University Students (1957 – 1958)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection includes instructions to children's game Hide the Thimble written by Stephanie Bracey, a former Salisbury University student between 1957 and 1958.
Folklife Collection - Urban Legend: Impaled Garment Causes Death by Fright
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1972)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents, Mike Mulligan and Gordon W. Brittingham during the years of 1970 to 1972, former Salisbury University students and tprofessors: Martha Blank, Anne Blank and Julia Taylor, collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of the urban legend about a young person who is frightened to death by a coat mysterious standing up on the floor. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.