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Items with subject 'Folklife - Superstitions'
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Folklife Collection - "Don't Eat Before Swimming!": Folklife at the Swimming Pool
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Liz Kristian and Suzanne Yurcho collected folk material. Their collection explores the Salisbury State University Swim Team as a folkgroup, including its customs, language, superstitions, and overall culture. Included is their essay, color photographs, a list of "pool language", Red Cross training handouts, a hand drawn floor plan of the pool, and campus recreation schedule.
Folklife Collection - "I Golf Therefore I Am": Golfing With Friends
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Christopher Breck collected folk material. His collection explores golf lore, including gameplay, terminology, and superstitions. Included is his essay, handwritten notes, a series of handwritten interviews, and a score card.
Folklife Collection - A Smith Islander has no need for the Furriner
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jeremy Magorka collected folk material. His collection explores the attitude of Smith Islanders toward outsiders, as well as their traditions and rituals. Included are Magorka's essay, as well as a cassette tape interview and transcript.
Folklife Collection - An Introduction to Superstitions and their Prevalence among Various College Students at Salisbury State College
by Salisbury University Students (1973 – 1973s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore college students in 1973, former Salisbury University student Lynda Schrider collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various popular stories of superstitions and their prevalence's among college students at Salisbury State University. This collection includes an introduction to the topic, information about the informants, and the stories themselves.
Folklife Collection - Ancient Card Game: The Tarot
by Salisbury University Students (1987)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1987, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. Associate professor Lynda Richardson contributed with a collection on tarot reading. This paper consists of a transcript of the discussions of a group of women about ancient card games and witchcraft. Photographs, tape of the interviews, a set of tarot cards, and a book entitled "Introduction to The Study of The Tarot" are enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Athletic Superstitions in the Professional, Collegiate, and High School Ranks
by Salisbury University Students (2000)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University student Chris Tao collected folk material. His collection explores superstition in sport at high school, collegiate, and professional level. Included is his essay, webpage printouts, and handwritten interviews.
Folklife Collection - College Superstitions
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Melinda Leone collected folk material. Her collection explores superstitions that college students have, ranging from lucky items to avoiding certain habits due to association with bad luck. Included is her essay, and a series of interviews with students.
Folklife Collection - Crossing the Line: The U.S. Navy Crosses the Equator
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Donna Dietz collected folk material. Her collection explores the traditions surrounding the U.S. Navy, especially the ceremony of initiation at the equator. She interviewed two former Navy sailors to know more about their personal experience. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Death Tokens and Death Omens II
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1972)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection includes multiple interviews conducted by various former Salisbury University students and faculty on the topics of death tokens, death omens, ghost stories, superstitions and other information relating to death. Most interview sheets include collectors personal information, informants personal information, the interview, and a description of interview circumstances.
Folklife Collection - Employees of the Columbia Ice Rink
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Katie Rhodehamel collected folk material. Her collection explores the workers at an ice rink as a folkgroup, including their superstitions, legends about their workplace, and duties. Included is her essay, a cassette tape interview (log included), color photographs, and hand drawn floor plan of the rink.
Folklife Collection - Family Superstitions
by Salisbury University Students (2002)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2002, former Salisbury University student Barbara Hearne collected folk material. Her collection explores her family's superstitions, ranging from religion to avoiding bad luck. Included is her essay, a cassette tape interview (log included), and CD.
Folklife Collection - Farm Folklore of Sussex County
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 students John Murrell and Michael Simon collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of superstitions and popular beliefs revolving around farm life on the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.