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Items with subject 'Folklife - Beliefs'
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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 - Programmers are People Too
by Salisbury University Students (2000)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University student Caitlin Mara collected folk material. Her collection explores computer programmers as a folkgroup, including their dress, activities, and the stigmas they face due to media portrayal. Included is her essay and a VHS interview (log included).
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State Studs
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Kara Owens collected folk material. Her collection explores the Salisbury State University males, including their sexual histories, drinking culture, and mainstream culture. Included is her essay, a cassette tape interview (transcript included), and color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Sexual Myths and Folktales of Teenagers
by Salisbury University Students (1987)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1987, former Salisbury University Student Karen Waggoner collected folk material. Her collection focuses on stories, myths and jokes around sex that teenagers have heard of. Her paper includes a brief introduction of her informants and a transcription of each interview. Tape enclosed.
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.