Browse the Database
Items with subject 'Food'
Showing results 25–30 of 30
Folklife Collection - The Family as a Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student David Alexander collected folk material in which he explores his own family's traditions and dynamics. In this paper, he mostly analyses the traditions observed during family gathering. For instance, he noted the dining etiquette rules observed such as the seating arrangement, the apportioning of the meat and who gets to take the first bite (mostly from Medieval days in Europe), as well as the formation of subgroups and the topics discussed after diner.
Folklife Collection - Traditional Greek Cookery in America
by Salisbury University Students (1974 – 1974s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1974, former Salisbury University student Marcia Plomasen collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various popular traditions of Greek cookery in America. This collection includes an introduction to the topic, various recipes and stories, descriptions of the informants, as well as some pictures.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Foodways: Muskrat]
by Salisbury University Students (1979)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1978, former Salisbury University Student Ann Stierstorfer collected folk material. Aspiring to pursue a career in catering, she chose to talk about food habits on the Eastern Shore for her term paper on folklife. The entire paper focuses on a local delicacy : the muskrats. Her paper includes the steps to prepare the rodent as well as several recipes collected from local people.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Foodways of a Ukarinian-American Family]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Donna Marie Piri collected folk material. Her project is about her Ukranian heritage. Her paper consists of a collection of traditional recipes and personal narratives of Ukrainian-Americans.
Folklife Collection - Urban Legend: Undesirable Objects in Food
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1971 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 people finding undesirable objects in food such as rats, insects, or fingers. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Workers in a Restaurant Setting as an Occupational Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (2000)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University students Sara Hackley and Vernon Tydings collected folk material. Their collection explores restaurant workers as a folkgroup, including their duties and jargon. Included is their essay and a interview cassette tape (log included).