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Items with subject 'Folklife - Superstitions'
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Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Black Aggie
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection includes variations of the legend "The Black Aggie" which is a popular story from the Baltimore, Maryland area. These superstitious accounts were gathered through interviews conducted by former Salisbury University students and most include descriptions of the interviewer, informant, and the story itself.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Dreams
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
During the years 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors conducted a series of interviews with local Eastern Shore Residents. These interviews contained stories about dreams that came true. Many of these dreams were said to be signs and foretold the future. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story itself.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Haunted Bridges
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1972)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during 1970 to 1972, former Salisbury University students and professors collected local legends. For this collection, all stories recorded occurred at or near a bridge and are about a strange or violent event that happened there. These stories take place in various locations along the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Haunted Cemeteries and Churches
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during 1971 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected local legends. For this collection, all stories recorded occurred at or near a cemetery or church and are about a strange or violent event that happened there. These stories take place in various locations along the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Swamps, Creeks, and Ponds
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, all stories recorded occurred at or near a swamp, creek, or pond where strange events took place. These stories take place in various locations along the East Coast. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - McHugh Family Wedding Traditions
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Karin Young collected folk material. Her collection explores the wedding traditions of her family of Irish Americans. Included is her essay, color picture prints, a VHS tape (log included), and interview cassette tape (log included).
Folklife Collection - Narratives and Folk Medicine
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Robert O. Ross collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various narratives and stories of folk medicines from around the Eastern Shore. This collection includes a introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.
Folklife Collection - Narratives of Tilghman Island
by Salisbury University Students (2002)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2002, former Salisbury University student Tara Cummings collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of Tilghman Island residents, including their sayings, superstitions, terminology, food specialties, waterman life, and racial relations. Included is her essay, interview cassette tapes (log included), black and white picture prints, list of expressions, several poems, maps, and newspaper photocopies.
Folklife Collection - Popular Beliefs of Southern Dorchester County
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Southern Dorchester County residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Deena Dunnock collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of popular beliefs and superstitions from Southern Dorchester County. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State Baseball Lore
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, former Salisbury University Student Brian Spiering collected folk material. This collection focuses baseball lore from the Salisbury State team, precisely some accounts of superstitions on baseball rituals and traditional baseball insults. A baseball player himself, Brian Spiering interviewed his team members to gather the material. Each interview is comprised of a short background information on the informant and the collector's comment.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State University Office of Public Safety: Office Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Carrie Viel collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of Salisbury State University's Office of Public Safety, including its legends, superstitions, and jargon. Included is her essay, a list of codes used by the office, several maps, handwritten field notes, a copy of an advertisement, a cassette tape interview (with transcript), and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State University Track and Field
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Kelly Surgent collected folk material. She conducted a field project on the track and field team at Salisbury State University to inquire about the ritualistic behaviors of the athletes before their performance. In addition to analyzing the common superstitions shared withing this folk group, the student also explores other characteristics like the type of shoes worn in a race. Her interviews reveal more personal rituals such as not washing a pair of socks until one doesn't do well. Photographs enclosed.