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Items with subject 'Folklife - Camping'
Folklife Collection - Camp Counselor Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Barrett Bradley collected folk material. His project aims at describing how community life is like at the Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp. Various folklore such as camp songs, attitudes, costumes and traditions are discussed.
Folklife Collection - Camp Parc Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Walter Miller collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore of Camp Parc, a camp in Pennsylvania for children with mental disabilities. Included is Miller's essay, tape logs of several interviews, and black and white picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Folklore Project
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Lori Ward collected folk material. For this project, she chose to talk about her days at the camp with her church youth group; the Baptist Action Youth of Crisfield, Md. This week-long camp welcomed around 700 people from all over the Eastern states and was rich in folklore. In this paper, the student describes entire week with the different programs and traditions, and how the participants interact with each other. Some accounts of personal narratives are also narrated. She also mentions the existence of rumors and gossip about sexual activities around the camp.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Camping
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Elaine N. Gauthier collected folk material. As a camping enthusiast, she chose to base her semester project on this topic. Her collection explores different categories of campers ranging from R.V campers (motorhome) to backpackers, their motivations and the reason they chose a particular type of camping. Later in her paper, the student provides a detailed description of the lifestyle of backpackers and the purpose of each item they carry with them. She also recounts some of her own adventures.
Folklife Collection - We Run, We Jump, We Swim and Play, We Row, and Have Cool Skits: The Memories of Nature in The Eyes, Genevive Olds and Victoria Parris
by Salisbury University Students (2003)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2003, former Salisbury University students Genevieve Olds and Victoria Parris collected folk material. Their collection explores their experiences as childhood participants in Nature Camp, including daily rituals, superstitions, and craft making. Included is their essay, a microcassette interview tape (log included), a color picture print, and a craft made at the camp.