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Items with subject 'Folklife - Farming'
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Folklife Collection - Lower Wicomico County Lore
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, former Salisbury University Student Randy Tribeck collected folk material. For this collection, he interviewed several housewives of the Lower Eastern Shore on food preparations and growing crops.
Folklife Collection - The Farming Community Traditions and Modern World View as Reflected in the Art of a Family of Quilters
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Brooke Boyer collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the folk art of making quilts. She interviewed three female quilt makers to know more about their techniques, etc. In her paper, she analyzes the influence of farming traditions and modernity on quilt making. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Tobacco Farmers and the Changes in Charles County
by Salisbury University Students (2000)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University student name collected folk material. His collection explores the tobacco farmers in Charles County, MD, including their reaction to the changing attitudes toward tobacco. Included is his essay and black and white picture prints.