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Items with subject 'Folklife - Superstitions'
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Folklife Collection - Salisbury State University Women's Basketball Team
by Salisbury University Students (2000)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University student Jessica Baker collected folk material. Her collection explores Salisbury State University's Women's Basketball team, including its attire, traditions, practices, and lingo. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - Smith Island Superstitions
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Jaquelyn Kiser collected folk material. Her collection explores superstitions of Smith Island inhabitants, including those involving childhood, domestic pursuits, gambling, travel, love, death, the natural world, and fishing. Included is her essay, a list of superstitions, and cassette tape interview.
Folklife Collection - Soccer Lore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student James Greenwood collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore of soccer teams, including their jargon and superstitions. Included is his essay and a series of surveys conducted.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Animals and Animal Husbandry
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 animals and animal husbandry. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
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 - Superstition and Popular Belief: Cosmic Phenomena, Times, Numbers, Seasons
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 cosmic phenomena, times, numbers, and seasons. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Death and Funeral Customs
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 death and funeral customs. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Economic and Social Relations
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 economic and social relations. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Fishing and Hunting
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 superstitious and popular beliefs about fishing and hunting. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Home and Domestic Pursuits
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 home and domestic pursuits. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Human Body and Folk Medicine
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 the human body and folk medicine. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Love, Courtship, and Marriage
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 love, courtship, and marriage. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.