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Items with subject 'Folklife - Religion'
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Folklife Collection - Old Order Mennonites
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Susan Harris collected folk material. Her paper educates about the Old Order Mennonites, covering their history, traditions and philosophy. Susan Harris also interviewed her two great aunts, who shared more specific information about the group of Mennonites they belonged to. Family recipes and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - St. Ignatius Church
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Kim Higdon collected folk material. This collection is about the St. Ignatus Church as a folkgroup. The paper describes the particularities of this congregation, its various activities around the community, its history, and more.
Folklife Collection - The Mennonites
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Elizabeth Miller collected folk material. Her project focuses on the folklife of the Mennonite Community. Her paper describes in details the way of living of Mennonites, explaining in the process the main differences between the more conservative Old Order Mennonites and the progressive Mennonites. In addition to the background essay, she also interviewed several people to inquire about the influence of being a Mennonite on their career. Two of her informants were artists. Another interview involves two students engaged into a feminist movement at Goshen College.
Folklife Collection - Where Have The Traditions Gone: Memories of a Polish Catholic Easter
by Salisbury University Students (2003)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2003, former Salisbury University student Robin Robinson collected folk material. Her collection explores her Polish American family's tradition for the holiday of Easter, most being based in the Catholic faith. Included is her essay, a microcassette tape with interview (log included), a floppy disk, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Women in the Ministry: My Mother and Others
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Terri L. Striby collected folk material. Her paper explores the folklore of female ministers: emic-etic views and attitudes (positive and negative), discrimination from older church members, personal narratives (including verbal attacks), costumes, customs etc. The student enclosed a transcript of her interview with her mother, who was a United Methodist Minister in New Millport, PA., and a copy of one of her mother's sermon from 1993.